Poor form of Murray and Sexton continues to be a worry for Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's no coincedence that Ireland's poor form this Six Nations coincides with the poor form of Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton. It's been clear to see since the Six Nations opener against England...
Selecting An Irish Rugby 31-man Squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing today’s victory over Italy and three rounds of play in the Six Nations completed, Joe Schmidt will be a few steps closer to identifying the 31 players that will travel to Japan for the...
Six Nations Team Of The Week Round Three
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith round 3 of the Six Nations done and dusted we pick our team of the week. 1. Ben Moon - England A strong performance by the English loosehead sees...
Top performers: Italy vs Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale 14 tries in 17 internationals for Ireland is an extraordinary return from the young Ulster winger. Topped the majoirty of the attack stats as he made 144 metres going forward, beat 9 defenders...
Conor Murray seals bonus-point victory as Ireland survive Italy scare
7 years ago by The Guardian• Italy 16-26 Ireland• Azzurri led 16-12 at the break but failed to recreate 2013 heroicsIreland tiptoed out of Rome with an unconvincing victory, claiming the four-try bonus point but enduring a serious...
Italian areas of improvement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClinical finishing The Italians will rue the missed chances today as they had Ireland on the ropes, especially in the first half. With some dangerous runners there's the ability there to be more competitive. Consistency The...
Ireland overcome Italy scare to claim bonus-point win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly deservedly led Ireland 16-12 at half-time in Rome, but Joe Schmidt's side just about did enough to avoid a huge Six Nations upset. Ireland were given a Six Nations scare by Italy...
Last 3 clashes between Italy and Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland 54-7 Italy, 2018 Novermber International, Solider Field Ireland 56-19 Italy, 2018 Six Nations, Aviva Stadium Italy 10-63 Ireland, 2017 Six Nations, Rome
Head-To-Head: Ireland v Italy
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of today’s Guinness Six Nations third round tie between Ireland and Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (kick-off 4pm local time/3pm Irish time). 2019 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS...
Head-To-Head: Ireland v Italy
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of today’s Guinness Six Nations third round tie between Ireland and Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (kick-off 4pm local time/3pm Irish time). 2019 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS...
