3 uncapped players named in Ireland Squad for 6 Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have included three uncapped players in their squad for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations. The 38-man squad includes uncapped Connacht trio of Caolin Blade, Jack Carty...
McGrath to miss Six Nations, Sexton nearing fitness
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster scrum-half Luke McGrath will miss Ireland's Six Nations campaign after being ruled out for up to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury. The 25-year-old sustained the issue in Saturday's 29-13...
Roux And O'Brien Return To Connacht Pack For Ulster Clash
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsQuinn Roux and Sean O'Brien have returned to Connacht's starting pack for their GUINNESS PRO14 round 12 derby clash with Ulster at the Sportsground on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).
Stade beat Ospreys on emotional Chauvin tribute night
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais beat the Ospreys 12-3 on an emotional night in which they paid tribute to Nicolas Chauvin, while Connacht and Agen also claimed European Challenge Cup wins on Friday. Stade teenager Chauvin...
Sanchez has a dream debut for Stade Francais
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30 year old Pumas fly half missed just one kick as he guided his new side to a 12-3 home win against Ospresy at home in Round 4 of the Challenge Cup. Sanchez got his nerves out the way early slotting...
Leinster's Sean O'Brien likely to miss start of Six Nations with injury
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySean O'Brien's injury nightmare looks set to continue with Leinster saying the back-row is likely to be out for eight to 12 weeks.
Combined: Ireland & New Zealand XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks travel to Dublin this week to face Ireland in a massive clash between number one and two in the World. With that in mind, we take a look...
Schmidt backs O'Brien to make swift return
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySean O'Brien suffered another injury blow on Saturday, but Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he has the resilience to make a quick return. Joe Schmidt would not be surprised to see a "stubborn" Sean...
Schmidt: We're All Gutted For Seanie
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt admitted he was 'gutted' for Sean O'Brien, following the most recent injury setback for the experienced back rower.
Scrappy Ireland battle to overcome Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland encountered stiff resistance from a gritty Argentina as they were made to work for a 28-17 victory in a hard-fought Test at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Crushing 54-7 winners...
