Lions Legends - Keith Wood
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“Uncle Fester” and “The Raging Potato”- names given to former Ireland and British & Irish Lions (Lions) hooker, Keith Wood, whose bald head, cheeky smile and courageous play...
Johnny Sexton's international debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is difficult to think of Irish rugby in the modern era without the face of Johnny Sexton springing to mind. The incumbent Irish captain has been a pillar of strength for Leinster for the better...
Madigan And Murphy Guide Ulster To Important Win In Galway
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsGoal-kicking ace Ian Madigan helped himself to 22 points in Ulster’s 32-19 Guinness PRO14 derby win over Connacht at the Sportsground. Despite having 17 players unavailable for selection, Dan McFarland’s...
Lions Legends - Willie John McBride
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“There was nothing that Willie John would ask of any man that he wasn’t prepared to do himself.” – Gareth Edwards. “The biggest natural leader of British & Irish...
Masterson Reaches Caps Milestone As Connacht Entertain Ulster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEoghan Masterson will become the latest Connacht centurion tomorrow after he was named in the team to face provincial rivals Ulster at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). Masterson made his Connacht debut...
Masterson Reaches Caps Milestone As Connacht Entertain Ulster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEoghan Masterson will become the latest Connacht centurion tomorrow after he was named in the team to face provincial rivals Ulster at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). Masterson made his Connacht debut...
Ulster Side Shows Ten Changes For First Festive Interpro
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere are ten personnel changes to the Ulster team to play Connacht in Sunday’s Guinness PRO14 festive derby match at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). Head coach Dan McFarland has a high number...
Eoghan Masterson to earn 100th Connacht cap in Ulster interpro
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyEoghan Masterson will become the latest Connacht centurion tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Ulster at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm) Masterson made his Connacht debut during...
Coetzee To Leave Ulster At End Of The Season
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby and Marcell Coetzee have reached an agreement to allow the 29-year-old back rower to return home to South Africa at the end of the 2020/21 season. Having returned home during the first lockdown...
Munster v Leinster Is Postponed
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe much-anticipated Guinness PRO14 festive derby between Munster and Leinster has been postponed. The game was due to take place on St. Stephen’s Day, this Saturday, in Limerick, however, Leinster...
