Five uncapped players included in Ireland's 40-man squad for New Zealand tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has named an extended 40-player squad for the five game Tour of New Zealand this summer. Johnny Sexton will captain the squad in what...
Sexton chief points-scorer after haul in final defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton finished this season’s Heineken Champions Cup as the leading points-scorer as he racked up 18 of Leinster Rugby’s 21 points in their final defeat to Stade Rochelais. Below,...
Stormers, Bulls seal home quarter-finals in Vodacom URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will host valuable home quarter-finals in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Edinburgh and the Cell C Sharks respectively, following a pulsating closing round...
TEAM NEWS: 100 Up for Timoney, Dupont recovers from illness
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster host Toulouse in the second leg of their round of 16 clash on Saturday 16 April 2022. Toulouse head to the Kingspan off the back of 20-26 defeat at home with both sides vying for a...
Ulster look to do the double on defending champs, Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter pulling off a great victory at Stade Toulousain last week, Ulster will take the field at Kingspan Stadium with soaring confidence as they eye the Champions Cup trophy. The Northern...
Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures. LEINSTER v CONNACHT Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...
Champions Cup: Current Individual Stats Leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the first leg of the Round of 16 done and dusted, we take a look at the current individual stats leaders in the 2021-22 Champions Cup competition. As things stand, Racing 92 and Leicester are leading...
Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht vs Leinster: The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster. Leinster...
Ireland tackle Scotland with one eye on the trophy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will return to Dublin with their tails up after a magnificent game saw them down the English 32-15 at Twickenham. This week, the Irish will give a last surge to cap off their campaign against the...
Ryan Baird, James Ryan ruled out Ireland's Six Nations finale
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad returned to Dublin on Saturday evening following the victory over England at Twickenham and reassembled at Carton House on Sunday evening. Locks James Ryan and Ryan Baird have...
