Henderson and Sheehan start - Ireland name team to play Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting side to face Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October, with Iain Henderson coming into the second...
Ireland - All you need to know ahead of RWC2023
2 years 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...
Mack Hansen has Keith Earls’ initials shaved in green hair ahead of milestone
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland wing Mack Hansen has marked the occasion of Keith Earls’ 100th Test cap by having his team-mate’s initials shaved into an eye-catching green haircut. The Connacht player sported ‘KE’...
Ireland Team Named to Face England at Aviva Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Nations Series clash against England at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 5.30pm, live on RTÉ 2 and...
Cian Healy says Roy Keane did not address Ireland squad during training visit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran prop Cian Healy revealed Ireland’s players were not treated to a motivational speech from former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane during his visit to their training base in Portugal. Ex-Ireland...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Best concerned about Ireland's dependence on Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland stalwart Rory Best has expressed concern over how much the national team still seem to depend on the abilities of legendary flyhalf Johnny Sexton. Speaking to the Irish Examiner,...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
