Ryan ‘Delighted’ To Step Up As On-Field Captain
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsOn a night that saw a number of players adapting to roles at short notice, James Ryan relished the opportunity to become Ireland’s stand-in captain against Wales at the Aviva Stadium. With skipper...
Murray Enjoys Cameo Role As Ireland Return To Winning Ways
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was not at all what he had expected in the advance of the game, but Conor Murray did enjoy his brief run-out at out-half in Ireland’s 32-9 Guinness Series win over Wales. Following the injuries...
‘We Had Much Better Intent All Round’ – Sexton
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite his frustration at coming off injured, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton was thrilled to see the team bounce back to winning ways with a 32-9 Guinness Series victory over Wales. Last night’s...
Guinness Series: Ireland 32 Wales 9
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA Guinness Player of the Match award for Caelan Doris, James Lowe dotted down for a try on his debut, Quinn Roux scored his third and Jonathan Sexton, Billy Burns and Conor Murray kicked their points as...
Sexton Expects Wales To ‘Come Out Fighting’
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland captain Jonathan Sexton insists the squad have moved on from the Six Nations and are now fully focused on their opening Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup game. Following on from their 35-27...
Andy Farrell closes the door on Simon Zebo recall
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has poured cold water on the possibility of Simon Zebo being recalled to the test team while he is still plying his trade in France. Simon Zebo's recent performances...
Sexton: We’re Confident We Can Improve And Move Forward
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland captain Jonathan Sexton has stressed that the squad will be going into the Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup with the intention of winning every game. The inaugural Autumn Nations Cup is being...
Ireland Name Autumn Nations Cup Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group will reassemble the squad today at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in west Dublin as preparations begin for the Autumn Nations Cup. Ireland...
‘We’ll Look Back On It With A Lot Of Regrets’ – Sexton
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland captain Jonathan Sexton has said the squad will look back ‘with a lot of regrets’ on their 35-27 defeat to France on Saturday night. Despite losing to England back in February, Ireland...
Ireland Player Ratings v France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fell to France in their final Six Nations game of the year as they failed to secure the title. Andy Farrell's men fronted up against a French side that were on top of their game. Cian...
