Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup. The 22-year-old only made his international debut against...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell says ability to ‘roll with punches’ key for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland must remain calm and “roll with the punches” to realise their potential at the Rugby World Cup. Former dual code international Farrell is preparing for his first...
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World...
Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France...
The World Cup Centurions: Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we...
Tadhg Beirne: Ireland camp 'feeling much better' than 2019
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe's not the first Ireland player to hint that things are very different to the last regime and Tadhg Beirne has hailed Andy Farrell’s management as the squad gear up the for World Cup "feeling much...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France as Six...
Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”. Ireland’s...
Johnny Sexton regrets ‘mistake’ which landed him 3-match suspension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton says he regrets his behaviour following Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle that left him with a three-game suspension. Speaking publicly...
