A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...
Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell warned Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title defence “gets tougher from here” after his side swatted aside Italy. The reigning champions registered a thumping 36-0 bonus-point...
Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...
Match Day Programme: Ireland vs. Italy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Ireland vs Italy Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Luke Pearce Assistant Referees: Mathieu Raynal (Fra) & Luc Ramos (Fra) TMO: Eric Gauzins...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Italy At Aviva Stadium
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon (Kick-off 3pm). Ireland opened their...
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Paul Willemse
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDISCIPLINARY UPDATE: France lock Paul Willemse will miss the Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy after he was suspended for four weeks for a red card in the defeat to Ireland. The tournament’s...
Andy Farrell: No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTitle holders Ireland host Italy in round two after opening their Six Nations defence with an impressive win over France. Andy Farrell insists he had no concerns about Ireland suffering a World Cup hangover...
Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France. Andy Farrell hailed Ireland’s ruthlessness and composure after their Guinness Six Nations title defence was...
Ireland lay down a marker with record win in France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions Ireland laid down a marker with an emphatic 38-17 over France in Marseille in the opening game of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. The last two winners of...
France v Ireland Preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations will kick off with a bang in Marseille on Friday night when France host Ireland. A battle between the two most recent Grand Slam champions should deliver...