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Carty inspires Connacht to victory

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby captain Jack Carty produced a hat-trick of assists and kicked six points as Andy Friend’s side beat Stade Français Paris 36-9 in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon.   The...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points.   Scarlets had to forfeit...

Leicester top Bordeaux with late Ford penalty

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 77th minute penalty from Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford was ultimately the deciding factor as the two-time Heineken Champions Cup winners left the South of France with a 16-13 win over Union...

Leinster Injury Update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup, Round 1 games against Bath Rugby in Aviva Stadium.     Jamison Gibson-Park is returning to full training having...

Sexton Ruled out as Carty joins Ireland Squad ahead of Pumas Fixture

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain Johnny Sexton twisted a knee and ankle against NZ at the weekend which will rule him out of action for between 4-6 weeks. The Ireland captain will remain with the squad this week as the team prepares...

Andy Farrell makes one change to his pack for All Blacks clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland matchday squad to play New Zealand this coming Saturday at a sold out Aviva Stadium   While captain Johnny Sexton is...