KEY BATTLES: Scotland v France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth sides will head into this match looking to improve on their disappointing defeats in the opening round of the competition. France were beaten in the final minute of the game while Scotland...
KEY BATTLES: Ireland v Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second round of the Six Nations kicks off this weekend with Ireland looking to go 2 from 2 after a hard-fought victory over France, while Italy will be licking their wounds after 15-46 loss to the...
Six Nations: Schmidt makes four changes to face Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has named his Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva. The squad sees Leavy come in for the injured Josh van der Flier while Cian Healy and...
Expected Ireland team to face Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to various Irish media news outlets, Joe Schmidt is expected to make a number of changes to the matchday squad to face Conor O' Shea's charges this weekend. Most notably, Jack Conan will start...
Ireland's Paris Success Improves Their World Rankings' Tally
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton's last-gasp drop goal in Paris not only kept Ireland's Grand Slam dream alive but also saw them pick up just under half a rating point to boost their World Rugby Rankings' tally to 86.86.
NatWest 6 Nations: France v Ireland Highlights
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe right boot of Jonathan Sexton did all the damage on the scoreboard as his haul of four penalties and that last-gasp long range penalty drove Ireland to a 15-13 win away to France in the opening round...
Irish Rugby TV: Forty One Phases To Victory
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAn incredible end-game, over 40 phases, as Ireland went from their 22, laying the platform for Jonathan Sexton's late match-winning drop goal against France in Paris.
Six Nations Round 1: Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMako Vunipola The loosehead consistently put pressure on his opposite number at scrum time, got through a huge amount of work at the breakdown and stood up in defence when required. He looked...
6 Nations Highlights: France v Ireland 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland come away with the victory after a last minute, clutch drop-goal from Johnny Sexton. The first half was very tight and ended with the Irish in front 9-3. They extended that to 12-3 before Teddy...
Player Ratings - Ireland vs France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy – 7/10 Solid at scrum time. Carried powerfully and got through an impressive amount of work at the breakdown. Rory Best – 7/10 Put in a solid shift at the breakdown...
