Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...
Buckley to earn 250th appearance for Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his matchday squad for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). There are...
URC Round 2 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby v Dragons RFC, 7.35pm, Friday Dai Flanagan says his buoyant Dragons are relishing the prospect of running out at the Aviva Stadium. They have headed to Dublin in good spirits...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
South Africa return to the URC this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The...
Sharks name team to kickoff URC campaign
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks’ United Rugby Championship campaign kicks off this weekend with a trip to Galway in Ireland to take on Connacht at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday evening. Following recent snow in the KZN...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
Healy to earn record-breaking 281st Leinster cap as team to face Dragons announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Dragons RFC in Round 2 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo...
Wilson set for first Dragons start in Dublin
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Harry Wilson is handed his first start for Dragons RFC as the club heads to Dublin to face Leinster Rugby at Aviva Stadium in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Head...
