Permutations: How Ireland can become Six Nations champions this weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have made an imperious start to the 2023 Guinness Six Nations and remain the only unbeaten side after three rounds of thrilling action. Andy Farrell’s side are targeting a first...
27 Players Retained for Ireland Mini Camp and Aviva Open Session
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the Ireland Coaching Team have retained a group of 27 players to partake in a two day mini-camp later this week which culminates in an Open Training Session against Richie Murphy’s...
Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...
Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...
Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...
Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...
Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...
Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...
Galthié rues missed opportunities against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié was left to rue missed opportunities against Ireland as his France side ran out of steam in their 32-19 defeat, their first in 15 matches. The battle between the world’s...
Six Nations Preview: Ireland Vs France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best teams on the planet will go head-to-head in Dublin on Saturday as the team ranked number one in the world hosts their closest challengers. It is the first time ever that the Guinness Six Nations...