Rob Russell rugby player
Rob Russell rugby player

Rob Russell

13th Jan 1999 1.83m/91kg Fullback

Leinster vs Benetton: A look at the numbers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster proved that they are still favorites to win this years United Rugby Championship competition. After what looked like a well contested first half where the difference was less than 5 points between...

Academy full-back Henry McErlean is set to make his Leinster debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Benetton Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow afternoon in the RDS Arena has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen. As...

Mcerlean to make his Leinster debut against Benetton

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Benetton Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow afternoon in the RDS Arena has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...

BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...

Sam Prendergast to start his first Interpro

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has named the Leinster 23 to face Ulster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship on New Year’s Day in a sold-out RDS Arena (KO: 5.15pm – live on RTÉ...

Match Preview: Munster v Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster’s new Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell is anticipating a very special atmosphere as he looks ahead to his first derby against Leinster. The 27-year-old has made a big impact since coming...

Leinster name their side to face Munster on Tuesday

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Garry Ringrose captains the team, in a lineup that sees seven of the players who started last month’s win between the two sides in Aviva Stadium feature once more. Hugo Keenan, Jordan Larmour and...

Match Preview: Connacht Rugby v Leinster Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland wing Mack Hansen makes his first appearance of the season for Connacht among seven changes from the side beaten 53-27 by the Bulls in Pretoria last weekend. Head coach Pete Wilkins commented:...

Leinster gear up for Connacht

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Connacht in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in The Sportsground has been named by Head Coach...

LEINSTER V MUNSTER – AN AVIVA STADIUM HISTORY

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since 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...