Latest World Rankings: France go top, Ireland second
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have reached the summit of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced. Les Bleus go top and Ireland are now second in an unprecedented...
Farrell insists 'little old Ireland' can compete with world's best ahead of New Zealand decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Andy Farrell says his "little old Ireland" can compete with anyone in the world after setting up a series decider with New Zealand. Ireland were comprehensively defeated in the first...
Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Wellington
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday evening (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time). Keith...
'I'm just so proud of them' - Andy Farrell hails 'courageous' Ireland after historic All Blacks win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Andy Farrell heaped praise on his Ireland side following their first ever away win over New Zealand on Saturday. Head coach Andy Farrell was gushing with pride following...
Ireland claim historic win in New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Porter and Johnny Sexton were decisive as Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time. Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated...
Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The manner in which the Irish...
Ireland Team Named For Dunedin Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand which takes place on Saturday at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Mack...
Ireland Squad Update: Sexton could still feature in test two
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad will continue to train in North Harbour Stadium, Auckland this week before heading to Dunedin on Wednesday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Leinster...
"I don’t really understand what’s going on with the breakdown" - Tadhg Beirne
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Beirne has expressed his bemusement of the officiating at the rucks in the first test between the All Blacks and Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell refused...
Farrell positive regarding Sexton injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell is upbeat about the rest of Johnny Sexton’s tour despite the fly-half leaving the field rather gingerly in the first Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park. The...