Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...
Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South...
Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...
Stats review - the figures behind the losing quarter-finalists
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJust 23 points separated the eight teams across four thrilling quarter-finals but what made the crucial differences and sent Ireland, France, Wales and Fiji home? Wales (29-17 loss to Argentina) Wales...
Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyO’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand. Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s beaten World Cup squad have “left Irish rugby...
Andy Farrell believes spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Sexton and veteran wing Keith Earls are already confirmed to be heading for retirement. Andy Farrell believes the inspirational spirit of outgoing captain Johnny Sexton can help Ireland return...
Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player. Tears were always likely when the end eventually came for the retiring Johnny Sexton. In a city synonymous with...
Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAgony for Ireland once more. Despite beating the defending champions to top a hugely competitive Pool B and playing an integral part in one of the greatest quarter-finals ever, they failed once again to...
Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand. Jack Conan says failing to give Johnny Sexton a fairytale farewell at the Rugby...
New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament. Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final...
