STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...
Sam Prendergast to start his first Interpro
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has named the Leinster 23 to face Ulster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship on New Year’s Day in a sold-out RDS Arena (KO: 5.15pm – live on RTÉ...
Top Performers: Munster vs Leinster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Reigning URC Champions were defeated 3-9 at home against fellow Irish rivals, Leinster. This matchup never disappoints, however, the wet, windy and rainy weather definitely influenced the low scoreline...
Match Report: Munster 3 - Leinster 9
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGritty Leinster reclaimed top spot in the BKT United Rugby Championship by three penalties-to-one in torrential rain at Thomond Park on St Stephen’s evening. It took a pair of Harry Byrne penalties...
Match Preview: Munster v Leinster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s new Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell is anticipating a very special atmosphere as he looks ahead to his first derby against Leinster. The 27-year-old has made a big impact since coming...
Leinster name their side to face Munster on Tuesday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose captains the team, in a lineup that sees seven of the players who started last month’s win between the two sides in Aviva Stadium feature once more. Hugo Keenan, Jordan Larmour and...
Leinster team named to face Sale Sharks in the RDS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Sale Sharks in Pool 4 of the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow evening in a sold-out RDS Arena has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...
Frawley secures famous win for Leinster in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReplacement fly-half Ciaran Frawley kicked three crucial penalties, including a stunning effort from deep in his own half, to help a determined Leinster Rugby overcome Investec Champions Cup holders...
Leinster team named for trip to La Rochelle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRingrose and Ryan co-captain the team in La Rochelle The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on La Rochelle in Pool 4 of the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon in...
Jacques Nienaber's new Leinster journey and what to expect
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber’s tenure as a senior coach at Leinster began with a round of applause ahead of a team meeting on Monday morning. That was the extent of the fanfare. A two-time World Cup winning...