Pro12: South African teams would be 'a positive' - Zane Kirchner
7 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Dragons back Zane Kirchner says Southern Kings and Cheetahs joining the Pro12 would be "a positive move".
Emerging Springboks vs Lions where are they now?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Lions gear up for their second Test match against New Zealand, we take a look back to when the tourists visited South Africa and faced the Emerging Springboks and see how those Emerging Springboks'...
Pro 12 Southern Hemisphere XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Pro 12 semi-finals just about to kick off we take a look at how the Southern Hemisphere has influenced this season's competition, by picking our favourite 23. Werner Kruger The...
Top 3 performers of the night
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Evans The out-half rolled back the years tonight, leading his Harlequins side to an impressive victory against a Wasps team filled with international stars. As usual, he ran the game superbly and...
Player ratings: Clermont Auvergne vs Leinster
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne 15. Scott Spedding – 6/10 Wasn’t in the game as much as usual, as Leinster limited the amount of times they kicked to their opponents. Did what he had to well but...
Player ratings: Connacht vs Leinster
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 1. Cian Healy – 7/10 Very solid at scrum time. A rock in defence and a constant threat at the breakdown. 2. James Tracy...
Comment - Mercurial Joey Carbery brings added edge to Blues' attack
7 years ago by Irish IndependentWith two experienced internationals sitting on the bench, the easy option for Leo Cullen would have been to opt for Fergus McFadden or Zane Kirchner ahead of Joey Carbery but this is a new Leinster era...
Player ratings: Leinster vs Wasps
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 1. Jack McGrath - 7/10 Solid at scrum time, made good ground with ball in hand. 2. Richardt Strauss - 6/10 20% of line outs lost, effective elsewhere. 3. Tadhg Furlong - 7/10 100%...
Champions Cup Preview: Leinster v Wasps
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster v Wasps KO: Saturday 1st April, 3:15pm Venue: Aviva Stadium Channel: BT Sport 2 Referee: Nigel Owens Betting: Leinster 4/9 v 15/8 Wasps Spread: (-5) Wasps, the Aviva Premiership leaders...
Weekly Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree to join Lions tour staff Former England coach Graham Rowntree is set to join the British and Irish Lions staff for the tour of New Zealand. The 45-year-old former prop...
