Jack Crowley rewarded with start against the All Blacks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere has been plenty of debate around why Jack Crowley is overlooked as the Ireland starting 10 but one thing is for sure and that is he has broken the door down this season on his current form. We will...
Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face New Zealand In Chicago
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Gallagher Cup clash against New Zealand at Soldier Field (Kick-off 3.10pm local time/8.10pm...
Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...
Rory Best announced as Ulster Rugby General Manager
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best, one of the province’s most respected and accomplished players, has been appointed as the new General Manager. Best, who captained Ulster and Ireland during an illustrious...
Scott Robertson shares his thoughts on the Ireland clash, history and the players
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn recent years Ireland have the upper hand when it comes to playing the All Blacks. New Zealand and, head coach, Scott Robertson are well aware of the history and what this fixture brings For 111 years,...
Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...
The most successful coaches in Six Nations history
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySome head coaches are inextricably linked to the Guinness Men's Six Nations due to their towering achievements. Here, we take a look at the men who have had the most success at the helm...
Luke McGrath to captain the side as Hugo McLaughlin and Jerry Cahir to make debuts from the start
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Zebre Parma in Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1)...
Connacht Team Announcement
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Munster at Thomond Park (k/o 7.45pm). Mayo...
