Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Winners & Losers: Ireland's Six Nations Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Ireland's Six Nation squad announcement we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: Peter O'Mahony: Peter has been named to lead the side at the 2024 Six Nations tournament...
All or nothing for Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors defence coach Pete Murchie has admitted that Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup Round 4 clash with RC Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium is “winner takes all” as both clubs...
Stormers prop relishing scrum challenge vs Stade Francais
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers loosehead prop Ali Vermaak is looking forward to the challenge at scrum-time in Paris this weekend. The Stormers face a powerful Stade Francais side in their Round Four Champions Cup encounter...
Munster backs Crowley's temperament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIT HAD BEEN billed as a big question for Andy Farrell ahead of this Six Nations but when it comes down to it, there’s not much doubt about who will be wearing Ireland’s number 10 shirt in Marseille...
A look ahead to Ulster's pivotal final pool stage vs Quins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Pool 2 opponents, Harlequins, with their Round of 16 fate in their hands in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup. Ulster will aim to bounce back,...
Meet Billy Burns: The privilege and pressure of life as a fly-half
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Billy Burns, life at No 10 is a complex mixture of pressure and privilege. He has been a top-flight fly-half for more than a decade now, first with Gloucester and then, for the last six years, with...
Match Preview: Townsend points to youth as Exeter Chiefs host Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by epcrugby.comExeter Chiefs scrum-half Stu Townsend has lauded the club’s young players who have stepped up in the Investec Champions Cup this season ahead of their Round 3 match against Glasgow Warriors. The...
Ulster ready for Toulouse in sold-out clash at Kingspan Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster team to face French giants and Pool 2 opponents, Toulouse, in Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup group stage. On a weekend that sees Ulster Rugby mark...
Team news: Bristol Bears vs Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Marmion will make his first Champions Cup start for the club when the Bears take on Vodacom Bulls at Ashton Gate in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (3.15pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The scrum...
