Peter O’Mahony Steps Down After Over 10 Years As Munster Captain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that Peter O’Mahony has made the decision to step down as squad captain after over 10 years leading the province. O’Mahony first captained Munster in a competitive...
Doris Facing Familiar Foes As Rivalries Are Renewed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster star Caelan Doris admits it will be a funny feeling to go up against Ireland team-mates he has spent so much time with this year in Saturday’s “massive” clash with Munster at...
LEINSTER V MUNSTER – AN AVIVA STADIUM HISTORY
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince the Aviva Stadium was officially opened in 2010, Leinster and Munster have gone toe-to-toe 14 times. Leinster have won eleven and lost three to their southern rivals. But, the most recent renewal...
Former All Blacks scrum coach joins Auckland outfit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have landed recent All Blacks scrum guru Greg Feek ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Feek was the mind behind a New Zealand scrum...
Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJONNY Bell has been preparing his side for its toughest test in this year's United Rugby Championship campaign as they face Glasgow Warriors across the water this week in Scotstoun. Bell, Ulster's defence...
Joe Schmidt Could Be Offered European Return With Head Coaching Role
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has been linked with numerous roles in European rugby over the last few months. At one point he was thought to be in the running to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU high performance director,...
Women’s Celtic Challenge returns for the second year with an expanded format
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Celtic Challenge tournament, a cross-border club competition organised by the IRFU, Scottish Rugby and WRU with financial support from World Rugby, has been confirmed to run for a second year and...
Munster beat DHL Stormers in repeat of last season's final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAcademy lock Edwin Edogbo's second try in five starts steered Munster to a hard-earned 10-3 win over the DHL Stormers at a rain-soaked Thomond Park. Ireland stars Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Conor...
Returning Ireland stars help Leinster go top with big win over Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's international-laden team moved to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating a young Scarlets side 54-5 at the RDS. Sam Prendergast marked his first home start with an early...
Bleak Vodacom URC weekend for South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDifficult conditions, a lack of discipline and a little bit of unluckiness were part of the mix as all four South African teams came up short in the fifth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship...
