Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is determined to make the most of his maiden World Cup following his unconventional late rise to Test-level rugby. New Zealand-born star Gibson-Park was...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
1 year 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...
The World Cup Centurions: Ireland
1 year 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...
Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...
Iain Henderson captains Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Samoa in Saturday’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne (Kick-off 8.45pm local...
‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup. Sheehan...
Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast added to Leinster Senior Squad for 2023/24
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed a further two additions to his senior squad for the 2023/24 season with two players promoted from the Leinster Academy. Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast...
