SA teams' rude awakening in Europe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African sides in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship were given a baptism of fire on the opening weekend of the new competition, with only the Emirates Lions getting a victory in the Northern...
Joey Carbery starts with a potential debut for Coombes against Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the Ireland matchday squad to face Japan at the Aviva Stadium in the opening fixture of the Summer Series. James Ryan captains the side and is partnered...
Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
Ireland Squad Confirmed For Summer Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Summer Series which features two Tests in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The match against Japan...
McGrath captains Leinster in his 150th appearance
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke McGrath will captain Leinster for their clash at Scotstoun Stadium against Glasgow Warriors on Friday. The scrumhalf links up with Ross Byrne in the halfbacks with Rory...
The Stats-Based Champions Cup Team of the Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR have released the Champions Cup Player and Team of the Season based on stats provided by Stats Perform. Antoine Dupont has been named the Champions Cup player of the...
Friday Round 3 Rainbow Cup Team Sheets - Irish Derbies
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday's Irish Derby games in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #MUNvCON Matt...
Caelan Doris returns in the starting XV for Leinster
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris is set to feature for the first time for Leinster since their 10-13 win over Munster in January. The Irish International has been selected at no.8 for Leinster's Rainbow Cup clash against...
Leinster field three 2021 British and Irish Lions against Connacht
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby tomorrow in Round 2 of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup in the Sportsground has been announced. Leo Cullen has made a number of changes from the 23 that...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
