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Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Locks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...

Healy to earn record-breaking 281st Leinster cap as team to face Dragons announced

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Dragons RFC in Round 2 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo...

Wilson set for first Dragons start in Dublin

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Harry Wilson is handed his first start for Dragons RFC as the club heads to Dublin to face Leinster Rugby at Aviva Stadium in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Head...

URC Round 2 Referee's

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27     Glasgow Warriors v Benetton Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA & SA Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU,...

Dan Sheehan still not available as RG Snyman moves close to Leinster debut

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 match against Dragons at AVIVA Stadium (KO: 7.35pm local time, live on TG4...

URC Round 1 TOTW

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just a few months ago we wathced Glasgow Warriors seal an incredible victory in the Final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Just three days ago the competition got back underway. Here is out Team of...

United Rugby Championship Review Round 1

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Late Drama Across The URC It was a tale of nail-biting contests and dramatic finishes on the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship season. Reigning champions Glasgow Warriors were beaten by...

Three Academy players named in Leinster's starting XV

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster to take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 1 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in the Hive Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen.Jack Conan captains the side at number...

Saints look to get defense of their title underway

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Kemeny is set to become Saint #2090 on Friday evening, as Northampton Saints kick-off the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership campaign against Bath Rugby (20 September, kick-off: 7.45pm).  Phil Dowson’s...

URC: All the big insights for round 1

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We've rounded up some of the best stats to get you ready for the new season. EDINBURGH V LEINSTER Edinburgh Ben Healy scored more points than any other player last season, a total of 175. His...