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Emerging Ireland contingency return to Ulster match-day squad to face Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

The 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 Rugby

  Eddie 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 Rugby

Revered 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 Rugby

As 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 Rugby

Leinster 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 Rugby

Leo 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 Rugby

Auckland 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 Rugby

Emerging 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 Rugby

The 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...