Emerging Ireland contingency return to Ulster match-day squad to face Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ulster men are in Johannesburg primed and ready for what they will face against the Emirates Lions this Saturday (KO 1pm, UK/Ireland time) at Emirates Airline Park in Round 5 of the United Rugby...
Leinster Rugby: Garry Ringrose captain, Furlong returns against Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster team to take on Connacht Rugby tomorrow evening in Galway in the United Rugby Championship has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 7.35pm – live on RTÉ, Premier Sports and URC TV). Cullen...
Eddie Jones attempts to lure South African prodigy to England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is planning a swoop for one of South Africa’s most highly-rated youngsters Sacha Mngomezulu. The Stormers and South African u20s star holds an English passport...
Wallabies: The imminent return of Michael Hooper
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRevered Wallaby leader Michael Hooper is on the verge of a return to the international arena as the team gears up for the Autumn Nations Cup. Hooper has not been in the gold jersey since...
Dai Flanagan: You Have To Be At Your Best To Pick Up Points In This League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a self-confessed rugby nause, the BKT United Rugby Championship is right up Dai Flanagan’s street. The Dragons RFC coach relishes the different kind of challenges thrown up week-in, week-out...
Jordan Larmour injury bad news for Leinster & Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland backline ace Jordan Larmour is set to miss Ireland’s Autumn Internationals after sustaining a foot injury against the Sharks last weekend. The latest tests...
Leinster injury update: hooker cover signed, Doris returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeo Cullen has confirmed that Leinster have signed former Ireland U20s hooker Tadgh McElroy on a short-term contract. The Dundalk native is a former Ireland U-20 international...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Pumas v Emerging Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland hold on for a second win on tour. The touring side raced into a 21-0 lead with Chay Mullins, James Culhane, and Jake Flannery all scoring in the opening 20 minutes of the match. The...
United Rugby Championship Round 4 Team Announcements
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 4 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #CONvMUN Jack...
