Ulster ready for Munster match-up at Kingspan Stadium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ulster men are back in action in front of a home crowd as they look to take on Interpro rivals Munster at a packed-out Kingspan Stadium this Sunday (KO 5 15pm) in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby...
Sexton to captain Leinster in Connacht clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Connacht Rugby in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship, on New Year’s Day in the RDS Arena, has been named by Leo...
Squad named for New Year's Day interpro with Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have made eight changes to their side for Sunday’s BKT URC interpro with Leinster at the RDS Arena (k/o 7.35pm). There are starts for Peter Dooley, Dave Heffernan,...
Stat Pack: Leinster v Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Leinster have scored 44 tries so far this season – more than any other team. Seven of these have come in the first ten minutes of their fixtures, an early strike rate matches only by...
United Rugby Championship Round 10 Stats
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an exciting weekend of the BKT United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster have identified the top players from R10 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Top...
Connacht vs Ulster: the coaches have their say
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of the two Irish derbies will play out at The Sportsground this evening when Connacht host Ulster. Connacht are coming off a good victory over Benetton (38-19) on 3 December while Ulster...
Sale Sharks travel to Kingston Park for a Newcastle challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks will travel to Kingston Park for Friday evening’s clash with Newcastle Falcons. In Round 12, Sale enjoyed a bye while the Falcons were knocked over by London Irish on the latter’s...
United Rugby Championship Team Announcements Round 10
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby#SHAvLIO Cell C Sharks Thomas du Toit shifts over to the loosehead side Reinhard Nothnagel returns to Emirates Lions starting XV #STOvBUL BJ Dixon makes his first start of the season at...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGary Graham makes his first appearance of the season for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host northern rivals Sale Sharks. The Gallagher Premiership clash is a 7.45pm kick-off at Kingston...
James Tracy forced to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby hooker James Tracy has this morning announced he has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds due to a neck injury he suffered in April 2022. Despite his...
