Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThree-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation. Garry Ringrose is determined to break new ground at the Rugby World Cup as he prepares for potentially the biggest...
'Sometimes you wish you were a Barrett or a Savea' - Quotes of the Day
7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby"We are just going to go out there and jam and play some footy."Ardie Savea, New Zealand back-row, doesn't seem too stressed about playing top-ranked team Ireland in the quarter-final "Slightly better...
Conor Murray (IRE) - 'This is the biggest game I have ever played'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray as they prepare to face New Zealand in the quarter-finals at Stade de France on Saturday, 14 October. Conor Murray, scrum-half:On the prospect of...
IRE team announcement (v NZL): head coach Farrell, captain Sexton, Beirne, Keenan, Porter
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, second-row Tadhg Beirne, full-back Hugo Keenan and prop Andrew Porter after the team was announced to play New Zealand in the quarter-final...
Hugo Keenan excited to line up with ‘X-factor’ wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHansen appeared to be a major doubt for Saturday’s Stade de France clash. Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan is delighted to have “X-factor” wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe fit and ready...
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says Ireland are braced for the “toughest game we’ve ever faced” ahead of a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris. The world’s...
Irish 23 named to make history against the All Blacks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand at Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe are “making good strides” ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, while James Ryan is seeing a specialist...
Stuart McCloskey banishes retirement thoughts to enjoy memorable World Cup debut
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHis 11-day-old son Kasper was among the Stade de France crowd as Ireland beat Scotland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irish...
Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings...
