Andy Farrell dismisses talk of Six Nations ‘anti-climax’ after Grand Slam bid ends
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell dismissed suggestions retaining the Guinness Six Nations title could now feel like an anti-climax after Ireland’s hyped quest for back-to-back Grand Slams was crushed. The reigning...
England vs Ireland: A look at the numbers
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a pre-match interview that took place during the week, Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that England were a dangerous team. Indeed England proved to be a team to not be taken lightly, as they secured...
5 talking points as England host Grand Slam-chasing Ireland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Ireland clash in round four of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, with the 142nd meeting between the rivals packed with significance and sub-plots. Here, the PA news...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face England At Twickenham
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham (Kick-off 4.45pm). Peter O’Mahony captains...
Hume, O’Toole and Reffell commit to Ulster
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Hume, Tom O’Toole and Sean Reffell are set to remain with the province for the coming years. After captaining his home province to a bonus-point win at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday...
England vs Ireland: Match Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick's England opened their campaign with a 24-27 victory away to Italy before hosting Wales in a tightly-contested encounter at Twickenham. The side return to Twickenham...
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland could welcome back quartet for England showdown
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager are in contention for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday. Leinster centre Ringrose is yet to feature...
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland. Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship...
Ulster ready for Dragons in Origin Round at Kingspan Stadium
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant Coach, Dan Soper, has named the Ulster team to take on Dragons RFC at Kingspan Stadium in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship (KO 7 35pm). The province returns to URC action...
Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw insists Grand Slam-chasing Ireland must improve on a “scrappy” win over Wales in order to topple England at “cauldron” Twickenham. Andy Farrell’s men kept...
