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Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...

A look at The Bulls vs Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over the last few years, the rivalry between South Africa and Ireland on the rugby field has grown immensely. Both nations have battled tirelessly for the number spot in the world rankings, which included...

Match Officials for Round 3 of the URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Scarlets v Connacht Parc...

Wales star Grady loving his rugby - wherever he plays!

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

How best to utilise the undoubted talents of Mason Grady is one of the big debates in Welsh rugby.   At 6ft 5ins and 17st 9lbs, with bags of pace and power, the 22-year-old Cardiff Rugby star has...

RG Snyman nears return as Leo Cullen issues injury update ahead of Benetton clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 3 match against Benetton Rugby at Stadio Comunale di Monigo in Treviso...

URC Round 2 Review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams out on top - and what a result in Parma! Leinster Rugby and Cardiff Rugby sit level on maximum points at the top of the URC table as the only teams to have claimed back-to-back victories in...

Jack Conan opens the scoring for Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Conan opens the scoring for Leinster after finally beating the Dragons defence “Spot the loophole, seize the chance!” 🔍💪🏼Jack Conan dances to the try line for @LeinsterRugby...

Centre duo to start for Edinburgh against the Bulls

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centres Mark Bennett and Matt Scott move into the starting line-up to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday (28 September, 3pm local, 2pm UK time) to rekindle their long-standing partnership...

URC Round 2 Preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster 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...

Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Locks 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...