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Watch: Conor Murray nails a long range penalty

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster and Ireland scrumhalf is a man of many talents and in the semi-final against Saracens he showed off his goal kicking abilities by nailing this long range penalty. It's a monster!! 😱Conor...

London Irish end top-flight exile with crushing win at Richmond

7 years ago by The Guardian

• London Irish beat Richmond 46-7 in Championship• Nick Phipps and Waisake Naholo likely to join Sean O’BrienLondon Irish sealed their return to the Premiership with a 46-7 victory at the bottom...

Champions Cup Semi-Finals Preview

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend we are set for two titanic battles in the Champions Cup semi-finals as English giants Saracens host Irish powerhouse Munster and Reigning champions Leinster host high flying Toulouse.     The...

England legend appointed as the Chairman of the British & Irish Lions Board

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jason Leonard has been appointed Chairman of the British & Irish Lions Board.   Former Lion, England international and Past RFU President Leonard will replace Tom Grace as Chairman of the British...

“It is with mixed feelings that I announce my retirement" - Rory Best

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

      Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby when his current contract expires after the Rugby World Cup in Japan.   Best...

The Breakdown | Return of the flamboyant fly-half: daring No 10s are back in fashion

7 years ago by The Guardian

An outside-half who poses an attacking threat is once more a premium product and the Champions Cup semis will provide a fascinating contrast in stylesIt has been a season when No 10s have come back in...

Ruaridh Dawson signs for Cornish Pirates

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second new face confirmed by the Cornish Pirates is scrum-half Ruaridh Dawson.     Born in Consett, in the north-west county of Durham, he has signed a one-year contract and will arrive...

Glasgow down Leinster in Dublin, Connacht seal play-off spot

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors celebrated the news that head coach Dave Rennie will stay at the club by securing a famous win over Leinster in Dublin.       Glasgow Warriors closed in on a home...

Leinster v Glasgow Top Performers

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dave Kearney   The Leinster back three player has been in excellent form in recent weeks, an injury free period has allowed the Ireland international to get the game time needed to recapture his...

Henshaw & Toner return for Leinster while Glasgow make two changes

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top of conference B in the Pro14, Leinster, host top of conference A Glasgow this weekend.      It is the final regular season home game for Leinster in the Guinness PRO14 and head coach...