Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
OPINION: It’s time for Ulster to push on and join European rugby’s elite
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their epic 22-21 win over Leinster at their Dublin fortress, Ulster coach Dan McFarland has challenged his squad to now push on and become one of Europe’s big hitters. “We...
Ulster ready to kick off 2024 against Leinster in Dublin
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to take on Interprovincial rivals, Leinster, in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at the RDS Arena. The front row is changed from Round 8,...
Match Preview: Leinster vs Ulster
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA look ahead to Ulster's first match of 2024, as Dan McFarland's side face a trip to the RDS Arena to take on Leinster Rugby in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Ulster hope to...
Ulster ready for Christmas cracker against Connacht
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster side to take on Connacht Rugby, in this Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 Interprovincial derby at Kingspan Stadium. In...
Match Preview: Bath Rugby vs Ulster
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster kick off their Investec Champions' Cup campaign with a Round 1 away trip to English Premiership side, Bath Rugby, at The Rec Stadium. Ulster hope to get their European campaign off to a positive...
Ulster ready for Warriors in Glasgow
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Dan McFarland, has named his Ulster side to take on Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium this Saturday in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship (KO 7 35pm). Lock, Iain...
‘We’re delighted to have him’ Kitshoff's moves to Ulster
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe smart money has Kitshoff making his Ulster debut next week at home to Edinburgh prior to the first shots being fired in Europe Though their performances have yet to hit significant heights in terms...
United Rugby Championship Round 4 Wrap-Up
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTears of joy amid double delight What a weekend for Italian rugby!First, Zebre Parma ended their 22-match losing run in the BKT URC with a 12-10 win over the Hollywoodbets Sharks on a night of...
