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James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking Ireland fly-half chance in his stride

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is taking the challenge of filling Johnny Sexton’s shoes in his stride and “could go far”, according to team-mate James Lowe. Test rookie Crowley marked...

Ireland boss Andy Farrell wowed by youngster Stevie Mulrooney’s anthem display

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Singing sensation Stevie Mulrooney was praised by Andy Farrell following his rousing rendition of Ireland’s Call ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match with Italy in Dublin. Eight-year-old...

Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell warned Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title defence “gets tougher from here” after his side swatted aside Italy. The reigning champions registered a thumping 36-0 bonus-point...

5 things we learned from round two of the Guinness Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France, England and Ireland were the winners in round two of the Guinness Six Nations, which failed to produce the excitement seen on the opening weekend. Here Ultimate Rugby looks at five things we learned...

Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...

Dafydd Jenkins sees Wales progress but admits two defeats ‘hurts a lot’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales’ young team may have shown genuine promise for the future two rounds into the Guinness Six Nations but captain Dafydd Jenkins insists there is no sugar coating the results. England ran out...

It’s a bit of a blur – Fraser Dingwall savours dream start to Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fraser Dingwall insists England will move deeper into the Guinness Six Nations emboldened by the knowledge they can dig out wins if they they stick to the script. England stride into the first fallow...

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George insisted England are ready to take on the Guinness Six Nations’ big hitters after Wales were dispatched 16-14 at Twickenham. England fell 14-5 behind but fought back through a Fraser...

Ireland vs Italy | Key Moments

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland scored six tries, two from Dan Sheehan and one each from Jack Crowley, Jack Conan, James Lowe and Calvin Nash, and a shutout in defence meaning their bid for a second successive Grand Slam stays...

Ireland v Italy | 5 things we learnt

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy scored six tries as they never let Italy in the game beating them comfortably at the Aviva Stadium. Here are the 5 things we learnt:   Life without Sexton should be fine: Jack Crowley...