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SA coastal sides move up on URC log

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks firmed up their prospects of reaching the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought SA derby wins on Saturday, and the Vodacom Bulls are still in contention...

Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.   The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...

Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht vs Leinster:    The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster.    Leinster...

Jack Conan press conference | Connacht v Leinster | Champions Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hear from Jack Conan who spoke to media ahead of Friday's Champions Cup Round of 16 clash away to Connacht.

Leinster dominating in Champions Cup stats as Round of 16 approaches

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As players and fans across Europe gear up for the forthcoming Round of 16 in the Champions Cup, we take a look at the stats columns which give an overwhelming impression of Leinster’s current...

Dan Leavy announces retirement from rugby with immediate effect

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It has been announced this morning that Leinster Rugby back row Dan Leavy is to retire from the game with immediate effect.   The 27-year-old has played 79 times for Leinster Rugby since his debut...

Munster injury update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster have been dealt a blow ahead of their crucial Round of 16 Champions Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.    that Gavin Coombes, Tadhg Beirne and David Kilcoyne...

Leinster injury update: Trio of Irish internationals nearing return to pitch

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster have been handed a significant boost ahead of their clash with Connacht on Saturday with the news that Irish internationals Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher and Jordan Larmour will return to training...