Andy Farrell's journey to Ireland head coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Joe Schmidt will leave his post as the Ireland head coach following the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Schmidt's...
Barbarians name squad to face Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad preparing to face Argentina, which comprises of 13 of his South Africa tourists. The squad includes World Rugby...
Andy Farrell to take over Irish coaching role after RWC 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby have today confirmed that Joe Schmidt will finish coaching following the Rugby World Cup in Japan next year, with Andy Farrell taking over the head coach role after the tournament. "I...
November Tests XV So Far
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend is the last full weekend of test rugby and following three jampacked weekends of Test rugby we pick our team of the month ahead of the weekend. We have...
The next All Black coach?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is set to make a decision on his involvement with the All Blacks at the end of November. Hansen was Graham Henry's assistant during the All Blacks...
Ireland can repeat Chicago win over New Zealand, says Rory Best
7 years ago by The Guardian• Joe Schmidt’s side beat All Blacks in the US in 2016• Captain Best says injuries will not have big impactRory Best is confident Ireland can repeat their history-making efforts in Chicago by claiming...
A Statistical Look at Saturday's Test Matches
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the stats behind the weekend's international rugby action, with New Zealand, England, Wales and Ireland all in action. Saturday offers another feast...
World Rugby not interfering with the Franco Mostert saga yet
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has decided that they will not interfere with the ongoing dispute between the Lions and Gloucester Rugby over the services of Franco Mostert for the time being. The...
Five Selection Surprises Steve Hansen Could Spring On Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is known for throwing a few selection surprises for big games and could continue that trend for his side's heavyweight clash with Ireland this weekend. Hansen...
IRFU CEO Identifies Joe Schmidt’s Perfect Replacements
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby Football Union CEO Philip Browne has made it clear that if Joe Schmidt decides to call time on his tenure as the Ireland head coach there are two perfectly able Englishmen waiting to fill the...
