Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...
Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt categorically denied Mack Hansen’s shock omission for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania is down to an internal disciplinary issue. Australia-born wing...
Ireland - All you need to know ahead of RWC2023
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySome Quick Facts:1854 - Dublin University (Trinity College Dublin) was the first organised Rugby Football Club in Ireland 1875 - First International match played on 15th February 1875 (vs England) 1879...
‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup. Sheehan...
Emerging Ireland Squad to Play Three Fixtures in South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will play three fixtures in the Toyota Challenge hosted in Bloemfontein, South Africa this coming autumn. The Emerging Ireland squad will be led by Simon...
Andy Farrell "regarded very highly" as the RFU continue to plan for life after Eddie Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is set to vacate his role as the England men's head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, and Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is being tipped to fill the role after the showpiece. RFU...
Bundee Aki "chomping at the bit" for comeback
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht coach Pete Wilkins has highlighted Bundee Aki’s visible motivation to stake a claim for Lions selection after he was announced in the squad recently to travel to South Africa to...
‘Our Three Out-Halves Deserve Their Chance’ – Catt
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland attack coach Mike Catt says the consistent form of Jonathan Sexton, Ross Byrne and Billy Burns at provincial level is part of the reason they are the current out-halves of choice in the national...
Ireland seek to rub salt into Azzurri's wounds
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third round of the 2021 Six Nations will kick-off in Rome where the Italians meet the Men in Green of Ireland. Italy’s overall situation in the Six Nations is dire, to say the least,...
Tuesday's round-up of Six Nations news
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales injury update: There is good news in the pipeline for the Welsh at scrumhalf with Tomos Williams back at training after his hamstring issues. The 26 year-old is, however, not expected to...
