Joe McCarthy rugby player
Joe McCarthy rugby player

Joe McCarthy

26th Mar 2001 1.98m/119kg No 4 Lock

Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...

Four wins but defeat to England – How Ireland won the 2024 Guinness Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland retained the Guinness Six Nations title following victory over Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency looks at their route to another championship triumph. FRANCE 17 IRELAND 38 –...

5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...

Ireland vs Scotland: The standout performers

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish have done it! Back to back titles have been secured, and a strong message has been sent to the world champion Springboks that the north is coming, ahead of the South African Incoming Series. After...

Match Preview: Ireland V Scotland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will clinch the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations with a win over Scotland Ireland can secure successive Guinness Men’s Six Nations crowns with a win against Scotland in Dublin...

Iain Henderson gives his verdict on Dan McFarland departure and new Ulster rugby boss

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is excited to work under new interim boss Richie Murphy in the coming weeks. Henderson was in the Ireland bubble, fighting for his place, while his province underwent a change...

U23 Six Nations Team of 2024

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations is one week away from completion with a number of young players putting their hands up and set to be stars of the future. Here is our 15 man team made up of players 23 and younger that...

5 talking points as England host Grand Slam-chasing Ireland

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  England and Ireland clash in round four of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, with the 142nd meeting between the rivals packed with significance and sub-plots. Here, the PA news...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face England At Twickenham

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham (Kick-off 4.45pm). Peter O’Mahony captains...

Six Nations Round 3 Team of the Week

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another thrilling weekend of rugby with Ireland and Scotland winning over Wales and England respectively and Italy fighting for a draw in France and nearly snatching it at the end with a penalty hitting...