Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s men have topped the Test world rankings since upsetting New Zealand last summer. View this post on Instagram A post...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell relishing New Zealand clash after dumping out Scotland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland banished any lingering doubts of an early World Cup exit with a crushing 36-14 success to set up a quarter-final contest with New Zealand. Andy Farrell insists a World Cup quarter-final...
Ireland defence coach Easterby - 'No bigger game than New Zealand in a RWC quarter-final'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Easterby, defence coach On his reflections on the win over Scotland:“We were certainly delighted with the way we started the game. It couldn't have gone any better in terms of getting an early...
Ireland sweating on injuries to Mack Hansen, James Ryan and James Lowe ahead of All Blacks quarter-final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell says Ireland won't know the extent of the injuries suffered by Mack Hansen, James Lowe and James Ryan until tomorrow at the earliest. Hansen was forced off with a calf injury during...
Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France. South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...
Henderson and Sheehan start - Ireland name team to play Scotland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting side to face Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October, with Iain Henderson coming into the second...
Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”. Andy Farrell’s...
Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa. The...
South Africa v Ireland |The moments that changed it all
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland silenced the South African faithful at the Stade de France in St Dennis this evening by completing a much deserved win over the defending champion Springboks. In a game that was tightly contested...
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...
