Rory Best in victorious send-off in Rugby World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales avoided a repeat of 2015's pre-Rugby World Cup injury problems as Ireland won 19-10 in Dublin on Saturday to take the No.1 ranking. Ireland head to the Rugby World Cup as the highest-ranked...
Five individual performances that will keep Joe Schmidt on his toes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed a solid victory over Wales in their final home game before the Rugby World Cup which doubled up as Rory Best and Joe Schmidt's final test on Irish soil. Ireland final run...
In 60 seconds: Furlong and Ryan tries crucial as Ireland beat Wales to top world rankings
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyHaving trailed 10-7 at half-time, Ireland started the second period with intent with two tries before the hour mark
Hadleigh Parkes and James Ryan take referee Matthieu Raynal as Wales score
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHadleigh Parkes ran a superb line to score against Ireland at Aviva Stadium with the Welsh centre and Ireland lock James Ryan knocking referee Matthieu Raynal off his feet. Watch out,...
Ireland top rankings after Wales are worn down and suffer fly-half blow
7 years ago by The Guardian• World Cup warm-up: Ireland 19-10 Wales• Wales’ Rhys Patchell faces long absence after head injuryIreland will travel to Japan on Wednesday as the leaders of the world rankings after coming from...
Watch: Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney's outstanding cover defence on Biggar
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar went centimetres short of giving Wales the first try of the game against Ireland at the Aviva after he intercepted a pass and came narrowly close to scoring before Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney...
Ireland v Wales: Rugby World Cup warm-up match – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the 2pm BST match at the Aviva StadiumRhys Patchell: ‘It’s a long time since I’ve been this excited’Email Lee or tweet @bloodandmud with your thoughts 2.08pm BST 7 mins. Wales have...
Schmidt has treasure trove of memories
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt makes his final trip to the Aviva Stadium this afternoon as he takes charge of Ireland on home soil for the 34th and last time.
GUINNESS Summer Series Preview: Ireland v Wales
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe final home game for Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best coincides with the seasonal debuts of Jonathan Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls, as the GUINNESS Summer Series concludes...
GUINNESS Summer Series Preview: Ireland v Wales
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe final home game for Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best coincides with the seasonal debuts of Jonathan Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls, as the GUINNESS Summer Series concludes...
