World Rugby open to larger RWC squads in the future
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby bosses have hit back at the top coaches following claims that the 31-man World Cup squads threaten player welfare by insisting that the top coaches left their objections too late to have any...
All Blacks not invincible, but worthy favourites
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan. Talk of two-time defending champions New Zealand being vulnerable...
Five players who can consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The world's best are converging on Japan for the 2019 Rugby...
Scotland ready to fulfil potential at World Cup, says fly-half Finn Russell
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyGregor Townsend’s team open their campaign against Ireland on Sunday.
Fixtures Confirmed For Women’s Interprovincial Finals
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe kick-off times have been confirmed for next Saturday’s Senior and Under-18 finals in the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship. MU Barnhall RFC will host the U-18 finals again with...
Connacht And Leinster Qualify For Women’s Interpro Decider
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe newly-introduced knockout rounds of the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship burst into life last weekend with two super-charged semi-finals at Templeville Road. Click here to read a full...
Predicting Ireland's team to face Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt heads into his opening 2019 Rugby World Cup match with Scotland with a number of his front line backs under an injury cloud. However, the New Zealander does have a full stocked...
Boks and All Blacks not contemplating potential Irish assignment yet
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland may be ranked No.1 in the world right now but neither New Zealand nor South Africa are allowing their minds to wander ahead and contemplate the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final meeting with...
Thunderstorm could put Ireland's opener at risk
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's World Cup opening clash with Scotland could be in danger if a forecasted thunderstorm arrives in Yokohama this weekend. Joe Schmidt's side are due to take on the Scots at...
Rob Kearney in contention for Scotland match despite calf injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's Rob Kearney is in doubt for the World Cup opener against Scotland after the full-back suffered what an IRFU spokesperson described as "a bit of tightness in his calf.” But the...
