All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Andy Farrell Signs Ireland Rugby Contract Extension
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Men’s Head Coach Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain in his position until at least August 2025. In his address to Council Kevin Potts,...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
England boss Jones would 'jump' at NRL call
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA long-time league admirer, Eddie Jones admits he would love a crack at the NRL when he finishes with England next year. England boss Eddie Jones says he would love to swap...
Conor Murray opens up on Andy Farrell's team culture
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeasoned Irish scrumhalf Conor Murray has opened up about the vibrant culture which Head Coach Andy Farrell has cultivated within the squad. Ireland recently returned home with an away series...
Rob Kearney confident that Ireland won't make the same mistakes of 2019 World Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland Leinster fullback Rob Kearney is confident that Ireland will avoid another dip in form in the year of a Rugby World Cup. Kearney was part of Joe Schmidt’s...
Andy Farrell "regarded very highly" as the RFU continue to plan for life after Eddie Jones
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is set to vacate his role as the England men's head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, and Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is being tipped to fill the role after the showpiece. RFU...
Keith Wood rubbishes claims of Ireland peaking too early
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Irish hooker Keith Wood has weighed in on the debate surrounding his countrymen once again peaking too early ahead of the World Cup, saying that Andy Farrell’s charges should approach the...
Ireland series win in New Zealand 'won't be done again' – Farrell
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland followed up a first win in New Zealand with a second to take the series – "probably the toughest thing to do in world rugby". Andy Farrell believes Ireland...
Sexton celebrates 'very special day' but knows series win 'won't mean anything' at World Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sensationally won back-to-back Tests in New Zealand to take the series, but Johnny Sexton's attention quickly turned to the RWC. Johnny Sexton was determined...
