Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings. The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...
Ireland 19-16 South Africa: Farrell's men edge tight contest against Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were two tries apiece at the Aviva Stadium, but a Johnny Sexton penalty proved enough for Ireland to get the win against South Africa. An impressive second-half performance from...
Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Springbok test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has been forced into tweaking his starting lineup on the eve of Ireland's clash against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday. Robbie Henshaw has withdrawn from the matchday 23...
Farrell relishing contest
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell is not short on enthusiasm with regard to this weekend’s clash between his charges and the World Champion Springboks. It is always an occasion with plenty of needle...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Tadhg Furlong expected to be fit for Bok clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBullocking Irish tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong is expected to be fighting fit when the time comes for Andy Farrell’s troops to face the Springboks in the first week of November. Doubt was...
Alan Quinlan picks his Ireland XV to tackle the Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan has selected his Ireland starting lineup to face South Africa on 5 November. It's been six years since Ireland faced off against the Springboks, with a...
Ireland: Three Leinster players ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of the Province's clash with Munster and it's grim reading for Ireland's Autumn Internationals. Will Connors...
James Ryan a doubt for the Autumn internationals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's 10-0 win over Connacht on Friday evening looks to have come at a cost. Ireland international James Ryan limped off the pitch in some discomfort after twisting his knee awkwardly at...
