Squad named for New Year's Day interpro with Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have made eight changes to their side for Sunday’s BKT URC interpro with Leinster at the RDS Arena (k/o 7.35pm). There are starts for Peter Dooley, Dave Heffernan,...
Stat Pack: Leinster v Connacht
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Leinster have scored 44 tries so far this season – more than any other team. Seven of these have come in the first ten minutes of their fixtures, an early strike rate matches only by...
United Rugby Championship Round 10 Stats
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the BKT United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster have identified the top players from R10 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Top...
Connacht vs Ulster: the coaches have their say
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of the two Irish derbies will play out at The Sportsground this evening when Connacht host Ulster. Connacht are coming off a good victory over Benetton (38-19) on 3 December while Ulster...
Sale Sharks travel to Kingston Park for a Newcastle challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks will travel to Kingston Park for Friday evening’s clash with Newcastle Falcons. In Round 12, Sale enjoyed a bye while the Falcons were knocked over by London Irish on the latter’s...
United Rugby Championship Team Announcements Round 10
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby#SHAvLIO Cell C Sharks Thomas du Toit shifts over to the loosehead side Reinhard Nothnagel returns to Emirates Lions starting XV #STOvBUL BJ Dixon makes his first start of the season at...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGary Graham makes his first appearance of the season for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host northern rivals Sale Sharks. The Gallagher Premiership clash is a 7.45pm kick-off at Kingston...
James Tracy forced to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby hooker James Tracy has this morning announced he has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds due to a neck injury he suffered in April 2022. Despite his...
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Connacht Rugby Vs Ulster Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have welcomed back a number of Irish internationals for tomorrow’s crucial Christmas interpro with Ulster at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm). There are 12 changes...
Dave Walder: We’ll be better in long run
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder admitted his squad are “hurting” after losing both their opening games in the EPCR Challenge Cup – but vowed they would be “better in...
