Sexton 'honoured' to captain much-changed Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says he is honoured and proud to captain Ireland for the first time and is now determined to lead a much-changed side to a crucial win against Russia. World Rugby Player of the Year...
Easterby And Scannell Confident In Lineout Process
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSimon Easterby and Niall Scannell spoke about some changes to the Ireland lineout and their confidence in the system. Asked about the absence of Devin Toner, Scannell commented, It is obviously disappointing...
Ireland Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the 31 man squad that will travel to Japan on the 11th September to compete at Rugby World Cup 2019. The squad is captained by Rory Best who will...
Gatland: Wales v Ireland a shoot-out for World Cup places
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has urged his Wales players to prove their Rugby World Cup credentials against Ireland and highlighted a shoot-out for the fly-half position. Wales have made 14...
O'Mahony leads a much-changed Ireland team against Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has announced his team for Saturday’s clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff with Peter O'Mahony taking over the captaincy. There...
Ireland Release Three Players & Confirm The Extent Of Joey Carbery's Injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has released a further three players from his squad as they continue to prepare for the Rugby World Cup in Japan while also providing another update on Joey Carbery. The squad reassembled...
Concern over Joey Carbery while Jean Kleyn and Andrew Conway shine - Winners & Losers from Ireland's win over Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed a relatively comfortable win over Italy in their first Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Despite going down 5-0 early on Ireland looked comfortable throughout...
Two Uncapped Players Named In Ireland's Squad To Face Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are two uncapped players included in the Ireland match day squad for the opening game of the Guinness Series against Italy on Saturday. Munster’s Jean Kleyn will make his Ireland debut...
Ireland name a 40-man squad for the 6 Nations
9 years ago by Irish RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Group have named a 40-man squad that includes three uncapped players for the opening two rounds of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship. Niall Scannell is named in the forwards...
