Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
Johnny Sexton appointed Assistant Coach of the British & Irish Lions
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton, who retired from playing after the RWC2023 tournamentm has been appointed Assistant Coach of the British & Irish Lions. Sexton has since been involved in the Ireland set up as a consultant....
O’Connell To Lead Ireland As Humphreys Congratulates Lions Coaches
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell will take charge of the Ireland squad for the Summer Tour matches against Georgia and Portugal as Simon Easterby has been named in the British & Irish Lions coaching staff along...
British & Irish Lions assistant coaches named for tour down under
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions confirmed the appointment of five new Assistant Coaches. Head Coach Andy Farrell bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions. John Dalziel (Scotland),...
Ireland head coach Easterby hails 'lasting legacy' of retiring trio
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland interim head coach Simon Easterby said that the retiring trio of Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray and Cian Healy have left a "lasting legacy" on Irish rugby. The trio called time on their illustrious...
'I haven't done anything wrong' - Ireland prop Porter defends Dupont challenge
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Porter insists there was no malice in his challenge on Antoine Dupont, which resulted in the France skipper rupturing cruciate knee ligaments. Dupont was forced off after just 30 minutes at the...
Ireland Team Named To Face Italy In Rome
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Simon Easterby has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations Round 5 clash against Italy in Rome...
Furlong, Hansen and Ringrose return for Ireland's final Six Nations match
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have named their squad for their final match of the Six Nations against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose all return to the set-up, while the fitness of...
France feel 'anger' after Dupont injury, says head coach Galthie
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie said France felt "anger" after Antoine Dupont suffered a "serious" knee injury during their Six Nations victory over Ireland. Les Bleus took a huge step towards claiming their first...
Easterby Names Ireland Team To Face France At Aviva Stadium
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Coach Simon Easterby has named the Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against France at a sold-out Aviva Stadium...
