Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad. Stockdale...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Henderson To Captain Ireland Against Italy As Three Uncapped Players Named In Squad
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland team to face Italy in Saturday’s opening game of Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium has been named. Iain Henderson will captain the side for the second time, having previously led...
Ulster Rugby name Senior Men’s squad for 2023/24 season
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby has confirmed the 45 professional players set to represent the province next season, including new additions in World Cup-winning Springbok, Steven Kitshoff, and Dave Ewers, involved in...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
URC Round 18 Stats: Ulster vs Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship. Ulster Tom Stewart’s three tries last weekend saw him overtake Tim Visser’s record of 14 tries...
Champions Cup Preview: Leinster Rugby Vs Ulster Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will be looking to follow up their domination of Heineken Champions Cup Pool A this season with a third EPCR knockout victory over interprovincial rivals Ulster Rugby in Dublin on Saturday...
Ireland Squad in Recovery Mode After Murrayfield Mayhem
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad flew back to Dublin on Sunday night and today the focus is on recovery after a physically tough Test match against Scotland in Murrayfield. The side has confirmed that Garry...
Ireland 37-Man Squad to Assemble Ahead of Round 4 Trip to Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad reassembled last night ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations Round 4 clash away to Scotland at BT Murrayfield (Kick-off 3pm). 37 players will commence preparations...
