URC: Ulster 38 Stormers 34 Ulster put together three consecutive wins on the bounce for the first time this season to breathe renewed vigour into their play-off hopes in a cracking encounter full of drama. The northern province recovered from trailing 17-0 to score six tries on their way to victory though the Stormers who … Read more
Mack Hansen, one of four returning Ireland internationals, has been named at fullback, for Connacht’s history making URC fixture against Munster in Castlebar. The 27-year-old has played the majority of his rugby on the wing for club and country but has plenty of experience in the 15-jersey dating back to his days in Australia. It … Read more
The future of Jack Crowley could well be confirmed soon after reports that the Ireland fly-half has moved a step closer to making his decision. Munster’s star playmaker has been linked with a switch to the English Premiership after Leicester Tigers offered an eye-watering sum of money for the talented playmaker. Leicester are looking for … Read more
Springboks lock RG Snyman will remain in Ireland going forward after signing a controversial contract extension with Leinster. The 30-year-old double Rugby World Cup winner has rediscovered some of his best form with Leinster after a horrific injury-hit stint with fellow Irish province Munster. He managed just 20 appearances for Munster across four seasons before … Read more
Connacht’s scrum and contact coach Colm Tucker will again lead the province in the absence of head coach Pete Wilkins, who remains on sick leave, for this Saturday’s United Rugby Championship fixture against Munster at a sold-out MacHale Park. Shayne Bolton is unavailable due to a foot sprain he suffered in last Saturday’s 43-40 defeat … Read more
URC: Dragons 30 Ulster 34 Ulster came from behind to dodge ruinous defeat at Rodney Parade with Scott Wilson’s late score even ensuring them a rare bonus-point victory. Trailing 24-14 at half-time, Ulster managed to grind this one out, their bench with Brive-bound John Cooney also making a significant impact to keep their playoff hopes … Read more
Leinster suffer first defeat, Connacht’s fightback falls short, and UIster escape Wales with win TheJournal.ie Leinster winning streak ended as 14-man Bulls secure late victory by one point The Irish Times Bulls 21-20 Leinster: South African side stun United Rugby Championship leaders BBC.com Rainbow lessons learned for Leinster as Connacht and Ulster play catch-up RTÉ News Leinster roll out … Read more
URC: Bulls 21 Leinster 20 A long-distance Bulls penalty in the 84th minute sank Leinster, but head coach Leo Cullen feels the loss provides a good learning curve for his squad. It was their first defeat of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship, going down 21-20 in a heart-stopping encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. “The … Read more
Gordon Wood to follow in dad Keith’s footsteps Irish Independent Gavin Coombes: ‘There is a lot on the line but it starts this weekend’ Irish Examiner Jeremy Loughman returns among nine changes for Munster’s trip to Glasgow RTÉ News All You Need To Know | Glasgow Warriors v Munster Munster Rugby Munster at Glasgow tonight Radio Kerry Source link
Attention turns to provincial action and the women’s Six Nations after a lengthy men’s international campaign. With senior internationals set to be rested domestically, which young prospects can further their summer tour aspirations with a strong display over the next few weeks? How are Ulster fixed sitting as low as 14th in the table? Connacht … Read more