Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Two Analysis
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe headline act in the second round of fixtures was Fiji, who beat Australia 22-15 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday - their first victory over the Wallabies in 69 years. Perhaps surprisingly,...
Ireland record holder Johnny Sexton expects challengers to his new crown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton joked his young son will chase down his record after he became Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer in a crushing Rugby World Cup win over Tonga. Captain Sexton stylishly surpassed...
Record-breaking Sexton sets up Ireland for statement win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland justified their status as the world No.1 ranked side with a brilliant bonus-point win over a physical, if disjointed Tonga side. Driven on by fly-half Johnny Sexton, Andy Farrell's...
Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup. The...
Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup. The...
Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...
Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s...
‘Incredible character, top man’ – Peter O’Mahony hails Ireland wing Mack Hansen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O’Mahony says Ireland squad would be lost without “characters” like Mack Hansen in their camp at the Rugby World Cup. Wing Hansen will make his full tournament debut against...
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga. Captain Sexton is on...
Hansen returns as Ireland name team to face Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has recalled wing Mack Hansen and also brought in scrum-half Conor Murray, fit-again hooker Ronan Kelleher and flanker Josh van der Flier to the starting side to face Tonga...
