Jones heaps praise on the Irish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs is his wont, England boss Eddie Jones has talked up his side’s opponents for their upcoming clash – a significant one – against the Irish at Twickenham on Saturday. “It’s...
Big loss for Ireland's front row
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have been dealt a blow with the news that powerful prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations. Porter has undergone an ankle scan which did not yield...
Caelan Doris pens new Leinster deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland back rower Caelan Doris has signed a new deal to remain at Leinster along with winger Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien. There is no central for Doris, yet, despite him being...
Ireland name 27-man squad for two-day camp in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad commence preparations for the final two rounds of the Six Nations and have retained 27 players for a two-day camp in Dublin, which includes an open session in the Aviva Stadium. Due...
Jones: "We’ve got a lot more belief than the three teams that can’t win it."
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have recovered from their opening loss to Scotland by beating Italy and Wales. Ireland, meanwhile, easily beat Wales before they went down fighting to France in Paris - the only team still...
Farrell pays tribute to 'brave' Italy after Ireland rout
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell paid tribute to a "brave" Italy performance in defeat, as his side downed the Azzurri in the Six Nations. Ireland coach Andy Farrell paid tribute to a "brave"...
Six Nations: Lowry debuts for Ireland, O'Mahony captains Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced the Match Day 23 that will take on Italy at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday in Round 3 of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championship. The uncapped Michael Lowry starts...
Leinster wing duo added to Ireland squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has called Leinster pair James Lowe and Jimmy O’Brien into the Ireland squad ahead of their Six Nations match against Italy. Lowe made his return...
Sexton to be fully fit for Italy clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton will be available for selection ahead of Round 3 of the 2022 Six Nations, as confirmed by head coach Andy Farrell. Sexton withdrew from contention in the lead-up...
Tadhg Beirne pens new deal with IRFU
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHard-working Irish forward Tadhg Beirne has penned a new deal with the IRFU which will keep him in Ireland until at least July 2025. Beirne has 27 caps to his name and has risen to be one...