5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never won a World Cup knockout match. In-form Ireland face three-time champions New Zealand seeking to improve their wretched quarter-final record at the Rugby World Cup. The Irish are through...
Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...
London Irish saved from Premiership suspension for now after RFU gives club a one-week extension to complete takeover deal with American consortium
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior RFU figures remain sceptical of the ability of London Irish's prospective buyers to complete a takeover despite them handing the Premiership club a dramatic stay of execution on Tuesday, writes Daily...
London Irish players and staff receive April pay after delay
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a delay in which London Irish players and staff were not paid wages for April, it has been now confirmed that payment has been made as the club moves through a takeover from an American consortium. The...
Irish name side for trip to Saracens
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership Round 23 clash with Saracens at the StoneX Stadium (3pm kick-off). Danilo Fischetti, Agustin Creevy and Oliver Hoskins...
Giosué Zilocchi set to leave London Irish for Benetton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm the departure of Giosué Zilocchi from the Club upon the conclusion of the 2022/23 season. The prop will leave west London to link up with United Rugby Championship...
Hassell-Collins to depart London Irish
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm the departure of Ollie Hassell-Collins from the Club at the end of the 2022/23 season. Hassell-Collins progressed from the Exiles’ Academy earning his first...
Irish name side for St Patrick’s Party clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will welcome Northampton Saints to the Gtech Community Stadium tomorrow for the Gallagher Premiership Round 21 clash (5:30pm kick-off). Danilo Fischetti,...
Irish confirm team to host Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has named the squad to take on Leicester Tigers in Round 18 of the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow at the Gtech Community Stadium (7:30pm kick-off). Facundo Gigena, Mike Willemse...
