Team Announcement: Leinster vs Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to take on Leicester Tigers in the Quarter-Final of the Heineken Champions Cup, on Friday evening in Aviva Stadium, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 8pm – live on RTÉ2,...
Ringrose and Keenan fit and available for visit of Leicester Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Friday's Heineken Champions Cup Quarter-Final against Leicester Tigers at Aviva Stadium, Leinster Rugby head coach, Leo Cullen, has issued an injury update (KO: 8pm - live on BT Sport, RTÉ...
James Ryan to captain Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Ulster Rugby in the Round of 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup, on Saturday evening in a sold-out Aviva Stadium, has been named...
Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Antoine Dupont named Player of the 2023 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont, the France and Stade Toulousain scrum half, has been named the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship, after fans were asked to vote from a shortlist of six nominees. This...
Johnny Sexton to miss the rest of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup match against Ulster in Aviva Stadium. Johnny Sexton will see a specialist on Tuesday...
Tommy O’ Brian and Ed Byrne make a full return to training ahead of Stormers clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers. There is positive news for Tommy O’Brien and Ed Byrne,...
Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell was "surprised" by Freddie Steward's red card during his team's 29-16 defeat to Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations. Steward received the contentious red right...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
