Eight new caps as Andy Farrell names his side to face the USA
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland side to face the USA at the Aviva Stadium in the final fixture of the Summer Series. There are four new caps in the starting XV and a...
U20s Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo sides who endured contrasting fortunes last time out kick off Round 4 of the Six Nations Under-20s as Italy take on Ireland. The Azzurrini go into the clash in buoyant mood having run in six...
Donnacha Ryan set to team up with O'Gara
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter five years at Racing 92, indications are that Ireland international second-row Donnacha Ryan will not be returning to the French Top 14 club, however, the 37 year-old seems set to join...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team To Face Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s team for Wednesday’s U20 Six Nations Round 4 clash against Italy at Cardiff Arms Park. Captain Alex...
Iain Henderson leads the B&I Lions against the Sharks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry (Sale Sharks, England), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Rugby, Wales) and Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales) will make their Lions debuts this Wednesday evening when the tourists take on Sharks at Emirates Airline...
"Small chance" of RG Snyman featuring in Lions series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok forwards coach Deon Davids has shed some light on the current status of towering second-row RG Snyman, and while it is not all that encouraging from a South African point of view, there does...
Ireland hungry for revenge on Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter ironing out the bumps and bruises after last week, Japan are set to tackle the Irish at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. As was expected, Japan gave good...
Joey Carbery starts with a potential debut for Coombes against Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the Ireland matchday squad to face Japan at the Aviva Stadium in the opening fixture of the Summer Series. James Ryan captains the side and is partnered...
Champions Cup format and qualifiers confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the domestic seasons in England and France, EPCR is pleased to confirm the format and qualifiers for the 2021/22 Champions Cup as Europe’s elite club tournament is set...
Erasmus and Nienaber's reaction to Conor Murray's captaincy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reaction of Springbok coaching duo, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, to the appointment of Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions has been a positive one, according to a...
