Munster Rugby Awards 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCalvin Nash was announced on Tuesday night as the Bank of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare,...
Donnacha Ryan extends contract at Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDonnacha Ryan recently extended his contract at La Rochelle – bringing his spell at the Top 14 club in line with the rest of the staff, including head coach Ronan O’Gara. Ryan – with...
A look back at England v Ireland from 2016 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeam Line Up's: England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Anthony Watson, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Haskell, 6 Chris...
The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures. Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...
Ryan, Steenkamp join O'Gara's coaching staff
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have confirmed their new coaching structures ahead of the 2021/22 season. With Jono Gibbes departing the club, joining Clermont, Ronan O'Gara has been promoted from Head Coach...
Donnacha Ryan set to team up with O'Gara
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter five years at Racing 92, indications are that Ireland international second-row Donnacha Ryan will not be returning to the French Top 14 club, however, the 37 year-old seems set to join...
La Rochelle reach their first Top 14 final in their 123-year history
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle end their wait for a Top 14 final beating Racing 92 19-6 in the semi-final at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Friday. Winger Arthur Retiere scored the only try of the game as Jono...
Baptism of fire for Fickou against old club Toulouse
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA titanic struggle is set to play out at Stade Ernest Wallon as Toulouse host Racing 92 in Round 32 of the Top 14. Toulouse’s prodigious efforts so far this season have earned them...
Racing will be on their guard but Connacht may struggle to contain them
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIf you were Mike Prendergast or Donnacha Ryan in the Racing changing room in Paris this afternoon you'd be on message about having the right attitude. For a start you'd be telling your pals to forget that...
Predicted Line Ups: Exeter Chiefs v Racing 92 - Champions Cup Final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEither Exeter Chiefs or Racing 92 will have their name etched on the Champions Cup Trophy for the first time on Saturday in a mouthwatering final at Ashton Gate. Both sides have extremely strong...
