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International Friendlies

2019

Winners & Losers: Wales v Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales saw their long unbeaten home record come to an end on Saturday as Ireland claimed a 22-17 at the Principality Stadium.     The result saw Warren Gatland's side go down in his final home...

World Ranking Permutations: Ireland have another crack at top spot

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' status as the world's number one team comes under threat in Cardiff this weekend as Ireland could climb two spots with a big win.   Wales and Ireland will face each other with the Irish knowing...

Uncapped Welsh duo handed starting debuts against Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named two uncapped players in their side to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday with prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane both set to make their international debuts.   Carre and Lane,...

Thursday Morning Round Up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad   Japan kick the tournament off against Russia with Ireland, Scotland and Samoa all in the host's pool.   【日本代表】日本ラグビーフットボール協会は、9月20日(金)に開幕する「ラグビーワールドカップ2019(#RWC2019)」へ向けた日本代表最終登録メンバー計31名を決定しました→https://t.co/cA70bBuVKz...

"And I would imagine his leadership qualities are coming out in full force this week" - Jamie Heaslip

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rory Best will prove his critics wrong with his calm leadership as Ireland go through a tough spell, says Jamie Heaslip.     Jamie Heaslip is confident Rory Best is the right man to lead...

Joey Carbery set to recover in time for World Cup opener

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has given a positive update on Joey Carbery saying that the playmaker is in line to be fit for Ireland's World Cup pool opener against Scotland on 22 September in Yokohama,...

Highlights: England 57 - 15 Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An outstanding victory for England as they trash Ireland by 42 points and claim their biggest ever victory over Ireland. Ireland miss out on the chance to go on top of the World Rankings as Joe Cokansiga...

French lock appeals six-week sanction

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed that French lock Paul Gabrillagues is appealing the six-week sanction handed down for foul play (contrary to Law 9.20) in the test match between France and Scotland, in Nice...

Eddie Jones & Owen Farrell Pre-Match Press Conference - England v Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby press conference with manager Eddie Jones and team captain Owen Farrell ahead of their side's meeting with Irelnad. Commenting on James Haskell's move to MMA, Jones remarks 'I've got tickets...

Ireland Name Team For Twickenham Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday has been named with Rory Best returning to captain the side which includes several players making their season start.   Hooker Best is...