ireland

Pro14 to culminate in an Irish storm as Leinster take on Munster

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although the RDS stadium will not reverberate with the cheers, shouts, curses and clapping of passionate fans, an electric atmosphere is sure to germinate on the pitch – nourished by 141 years of...

Amazon to take a cut of the Six Nations broadcasting - report

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations television rights are expected to be split between Amazon and terrestrial broadcasters according to a report by the Times.   From next year, a share of the Six Nations broadcasting...

PRO14 set broadcast set for a shake up with RTE favourites - report

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Pro 14 could return to terrestrial television next season according to a report in the Irish Times.   The report states that RTÉ are strong contenders to take over the tournament’s...

Jamie Roberts picks his British and Irish Lions XV to face the Springboks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales centre and two-time British and Irish Lions tourist Jamie Roberts has included seven Welshman in his Lions XV to face the Springboks.   In an interview with Sky Sports Rugby Union, Roberts...

France lock Paul Willemse suspended after red card for 'eye area contact'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will be without lock Paul Willemse as they face Scotland in the Six Nations decider on Friday.   The second-rower has been banned for just two games after appearing before a disciplinary...

British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa set to go ahead as scheduled

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby SA are in full support for the British and Irish Lions to tour South Africa in July and August, despite coronavirus complications.     The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa...

England to conduct 'brutally honest' Six Nations review but won't rush decision on Jones future

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will be given time to provide his assessment of the Six Nations as England consider possible changes before the 2023 World Cup.     England will conduct a "brutally honest" internal...

Bundee Aki slapped with 4-week ban

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been banned for 4 games following his dangerous tackle on Billy Vunipola during the Six Nations England clash at the weekend.     The red card had been...

Munster: team news update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster’s full Ireland contingent will return to the squad after their Six Nations concluded with an impressive 32-18 victory over the English. The players include: Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Keith...

Five Uncapped Players Named In Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have included five uncapped players in a squad  of 35 for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations Championship.     All five have been capped at 7s...