Jared Payne starts for Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the match day squad to take on Italy at the Aviva Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday. Rory Best captain's the side with Jack McGrath and Mike Ross alongside him...
Ireland Catch Up: Zebo & Ryan
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsWith 23 and 37 Irish caps respectively, Munster's Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan are no longer the new kids on the international block with new talents like Stuart McCloskey, Josh van der Flier and Ultan...
'If you want to make it you would want to have that edge to you'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPerhaps there might have been an inkling of resentment in Donnacha Ryan's bones as he watched a nascent superstar gambolling gazelle-like for the English try-line in Twickenham 12 days ago.
Donnacha Ryan happy to nurture Ireland’s young pup
1 decade ago by The TimesUltan Dillane is destined for great days in the green jersey and Donnacha Ryan, his Ireland team-mate, has been a...
Ireland squad for round 4 and 5 of 6 Nations
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)* Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...
Three new caps for Ireland as they get set for England
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best leads the team and is joined in the front row by Jack McGrath and Mike Ross. The second row sees Donnacha Ryan come in to partner Devin Toner while Josh van der Flier will make his international...
Ireland Six Nations Squad Update
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's National Coaching Team have named the squad for Round 3 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy come in for the injured trio of Mike McCarthy, Sean...
Ireland team named to take on France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish team has been announced to face France after a six day turn around after a particularly bruising Welsh test.
Ryan: 'Small Margins' Will Be The Difference
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsWith the Welsh in town for Round 1 of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations this weekend, second row Donnacha Ryan talks about life in the Ireland camp post-Paul O'Connell and previews the 'big and abrasive' challenge...
Ireland announce first Six Nations squad for 2016
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has named the team which will take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 7th February in Ireland's opening fixture of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. There is one...
