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Pro14 Stats Leaders: Most metres gained, turnovers & more

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Round 1 of the new Pro14 season kicked off this past weekend with some good displays from players who have had precious little time to rest after the conclusion of the 2019-20 instalment. The Irish...

Form Guide: Champions Cup Quarter-Finals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Champions Cup is back and just eight teams remain as the top clubs in Europe battle it out this weekend for a place in the semi-finals.   Five winners, with 13 Champions Cup titles, remain...

Challenge & Champions Cup Quarter Final Referees

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The referee appointments for the Challenge and Champions Cup have been confirmed after eight long months without top-class European action.     Champions Cup   France’s...

Lyttle Ready For The Big Stage After Finding His Feet

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Amid the drama of Ian Madigan‘s heroics off the tee, it was easy to forget the dazzling, virtuoso try scored by Rob Lyttle that ultimately kick-started Ulster’s second-half fightback against...

PRO14 Coach and Player of the season named

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh duo Duhan van der Merwe and Richard Cockerill have earned the two most prestigious awards on offer in the Guinness PRO14 having been voted in as the best player and coach by their peers for the...

Ice-Cool Madigan Completes Stirring Semi-Final Comeback For Ulster

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ian Madigan was in ice-cool form from the tee as he fired home two vital late kicks to seal a famous 22-19 comeback win for Ulster in tonight’s gripping Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Edinburgh...

Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final Preview: Edinburgh v Ulster

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

While Ulster’s form since the restart has been less than convincing, Dan McFarland’s men will feel buoyed by their recent record against Edinburgh – winning their last three meetings,...

Leinster overcome Munster to claim slot in Pro 14 final

3 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leinster will feature in the Pro 14 final, facing the winner of Edinburgh v Ulster

Guinness Pro14 Semi Final – Edinburgh v Ulster

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The post Guinness Pro14 Semi Final – Edinburgh v Ulster appeared first on Irish Rugby.

EPCR reveal new 24-team Champions Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The EPCR Board has revealed that after a unanimously vote, the new Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournament formats will be introduced for the 2020/21 season.   The decision to alter...