Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell played down the severity of injuries suffered by Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey during Ireland’s “clunky” World Cup warm-up win over Italy. Number...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Johnny Sexton faces potential ban which could hamper World Cup preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton could see his World Cup preparations hampered after misconduct complaints were lodged following his behaviour towards match officials in the wake of Leinster’s Heineken...
Ulster Rugby name Senior Men’s squad for 2023/24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby has confirmed the 45 professional players set to represent the province next season, including new additions in World Cup-winning Springbok, Steven Kitshoff, and Dave Ewers, involved in...
Henderson Signs Two-Year IRFU Contract Extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) has announced that Iain Henderson has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Ulster until the end of the 2024/25 season. Henderson...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
Premiership to move 2025 final and accommodate Lions tour in historic first
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions and Premiership Rugby have reached a historic agreement that should bring to an end decades of pre-tour antagonism and conflict over player release, funding and fixture clashes,...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam. Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday after beating...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
