Larmour returns and Conan named Captain for Ospreys clash
15 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Conan captains the side from blindside flanker, with Josh van der Flier on the opposite side and James Culhane at number eight. The engine room is powered by Joe McCarthy and Diarmuid Mangan,...
Jacob Umaga sinks Leinster
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Umaga’s late, late penalty sealed a dramatic victory for Benetton Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Stadio Monigo on Saturday evening. Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Josh...
13 changes as Leinster team named for Benetton clash
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris returns to the captain the side in one of 13 changes to the starting XV from last Friday’s 29-21 win over Ulster in Belfast. Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan return to the back row,...
Dan Sheehan to Captain Leinster against Sale Sharks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan is set to captain the team, while Alex Usanov is due to make his first European start after a debut off the bench last week against Edinburgh. James Ryan returns from injury to cover the...
Baird returns and McGrath set for 250th appearance as team named for Edinburgh clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Baird returns to the team for his first appearance since October, while Luke McGrath is in line to earn his 250th Leinster cap. Baird comes into the second row alongside Joe McCarthy as one...
Leinster suffer blow as RG Snyman ruled out for the remainder of the season with knee injury
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeo Cullen welcomes back Andrew Porter and a number of other Ireland players for today's game against the Scarlets. Leinster have suffered a huge blow with news that secondrow RG Snyman will miss...
Andrew Porter and Jamie Osborne return as Leinster make 12 changes for Scarlets clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Scarlets in Round 14 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium on Friday (KO: 7.45pm, live on Premier Sports 1) has...
Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier Sign New IRFU Contracts
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier, securing the futures of four key players...
Townsend relishing 'challenge' of Ireland test with title on the line
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend acknowledged Scotland's Six Nations title hopes are "out of our hands", as he made three changes to his side to take on Ireland. Scotland earned a sensational 50-40 win over France...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Scotland At Aviva Stadium
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations finale against Scotland at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off...
