Poor form of Murray and Sexton continues to be a worry for Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's no coincedence that Ireland's poor form this Six Nations coincides with the poor form of Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton. It's been clear to see since the Six Nations opener against England...
Selecting An Irish Rugby 31-man Squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing today’s victory over Italy and three rounds of play in the Six Nations completed, Joe Schmidt will be a few steps closer to identifying the 31 players that will travel to Japan for the...
Conor Murray seals bonus-point victory as Ireland survive Italy scare
7 years ago by The Guardian• Italy 16-26 Ireland• Azzurri led 16-12 at the break but failed to recreate 2013 heroicsIreland tiptoed out of Rome with an unconvincing victory, claiming the four-try bonus point but enduring a serious...
Ireland overcome Italy scare to claim bonus-point win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly deservedly led Ireland 16-12 at half-time in Rome, but Joe Schmidt's side just about did enough to avoid a huge Six Nations upset. Ireland were given a Six Nations scare by Italy...
Six Nations: O’Mahony Captains Ireland Against Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad for the Round 3 game of the Guinness Six Nations Championship against Italy in Rome on Sunday has been named. The uncapped Jack Carty is named in the replacements. Peter...
Ireland Squad update ahead of Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby have confirmed a 34-man squad for round 3 of the Six Nations Championship when they travel to Rome to play Italy in Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, February 24. Tadhg Beirne and Iain Henderson...
Six Nations Team Of The Week Round Two
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter another blockbuster round of the Six Nations, we pick our team of the week. Ireland claimed a 9 point victory over error-ridden Scottish side at Murrayfield on Saturday before Italy pushed a...
Best hails Ireland reaction as champions get off the mark
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Conor Murray, Jacob Stockdale and Keith Earls saw Ireland victorious at Scotland, giving Rory Best encouragement. Rory Best praised Ireland for their reaction to defeat...
He doesn't seem to like us - Laidlaw unimpressed with referee Poite
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Greig Laidlaw felt French official Romain Poite did not do Scotland any favours in the loss to Ireland. Greig Laidlaw took a swipe at referee Romain Poite after Scotland's...
Highlights: Scotland 13-22 Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray, Jacob Stockdale and Keith Earls crossed for tries as Ireland got up and running in the Six Nations at Murrayfield. Conor Murray capitalised on a mix-up between Tommy Seymour and Sean...
