Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...
Ulster ready for Toulouse in sold-out clash at Kingspan Stadium
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster team to face French giants and Pool 2 opponents, Toulouse, in Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup group stage. On a weekend that sees Ulster Rugby mark...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
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...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...
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...
WATCH: Cross field kicks leads to two tries
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Burns 🤝 perfect crossfield kicks Beautiful vision from the @UlsterRugby fly-half to set up Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney 👏 #BKTURC #URC | #LEIvULS pic.twitter.com/H3a6dDm9Y3 — BKT...
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,...
