Farrell: Far From Perfect, But A Good Day At The Office
9 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was pleased with how his Ireland team 'kept on squeezing Japan until the end', albeit that he felt their late points put a flattering look on the final scoreline. Japan had...
'Dream Come True' As Jansen Savours Try-Scoring Debut For Ireland
9 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby'Privileged' was the word that came to mind when Sean Jansen reflected on his Ireland debut in the immediate aftermath of their 36-20 win over Japan in Newcastle. Taking his impressive form...
Ireland player ratings v Japan
16 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland go back to back with wins in the Nations Championship but this result against Japan was a very underwhelming performance from Andy Farrell's side. The Japanese side did not allow...
Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...
Japan Name Matchday Squad for Nations Championship Clash with Ireland
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Confirm Matchday Squad for Nations Championship Clash with Ireland Japan have named their 23-man matchday squad for Saturday's Nations Championship encounter against Ireland at McDonald Jones Stadium...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Japan In Newcastle
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Japan in Newcastle (Kick-off 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish...
Meredith to make Test debut against France in Brisbane
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies playmaker Declan Meredith will become Wallaby number 997 on Saturday evening, selected to start at flyhalf against France in Brisbane as part of the Nations Championship. The North Queensland...
Australia 31-33 Ireland: Late Clarkson try downs Wallabies in thrilling Nations Championship clash
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Clarkson's late try helped injury-hit Ireland kick-start their Nations Championship campaign with a thrilling 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney. After New Zealand edged France 34-32 in the first-ever...
New Zealand 34-32 France: Hosts edge back-and-forth Nations Championship curtain-raiser
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand held off a late comeback attempt from France for a nail-biting 34-32 victory in the first-ever Nations Championship match in Christchurch. The very first match in the new-look, 12-team tournament...
Currie backs Junior Boks’ growth as they brace for JWC semi-final
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok assistant coach Lumumba Currie was pleased with their progress through the pool stages of the Junior World Championship but insisted there is still significant room for improvement as...
