Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad. Head coach Farrell...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell played down the severity of injuries suffered by Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey during Ireland’s “clunky” World Cup warm-up win over Italy. Number...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster Rugby men’s squad are in week two of the pre-season training programme with just over six weeks until the opening pre-season game against Leinster at Musgrave Park on Friday, September...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
Munster travelling squad named for URC Grand Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 30-player Munster travelling squad will depart for South Africa today and arrive in Cape Town tomorrow ahead of Saturday’s URC Grand Final against Stormers (6.30pm local/5.30pm Irish time). The...
RG Snyman ruled out of Sharks clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster lock RG Snyman has been ruled out of Saturday's URC match against the Sharks in Durban. The Springbok was a star performer for Munster in their 26-24 win over the Stormers in Cape Town last week. But...
Sharks thrash Munster in 12-try thriller
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks produced a devastating second-half performance as they beat Munster Rugby 50-35 in Durban on Saturday to reach the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals in their debut EPCR campaign. The...
Munster Name Travelling Squad For Sharks Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 28-man Munster travelling squad has been named ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup round of 16 clash against the Sharks in Durban (12.30pm Irish time/1.30pm local). Players and management...
Munster Side To Face Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are three changes to the starting XV that beat Scarlets last time out as Mike Haley, Jack Crowley and Dave Kilcoyne come into the side. Haley starts at full-back for the first time since January...
