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...
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...
Experienced Bok team named for RWC quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team – including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final – for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France...
Assistant coach Jones, Reinach, Mbonambi (RSA)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones, scrum-half Cobus Reinach and hooker Bongi Mbonambi at a media briefing at Roland-Garros ahead of the Springboks' match against Rugby World Cup 2023...
Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNative Kiwis Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe will face the All Blacks at the World Cup for the first time. Conor Murray believes New Zealand’s loss is Ireland’s gain as “world-class”...
Irish 23 named to make history against the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand at Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson revealed Test centurion Peter O’Mahony has been dubbed the “Haggard Badger” by his Ireland team-mates. O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps...
Kleyn (RSA) - 'There's animosity between Irish and Scots'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa second-row Jean Kleyn at a media briefing on Wednesday, 4 October. Jean Kleyn, second row On how he sees the game between Ireland and Scotland playing out: "We’re probably...
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...
Conor Murray lauds Ireland’s ability to switch focus ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray believes Ireland are now far better at “flipping the page” following a big win as they bid to back up beating South Africa by securing a quarter-final spot when they face Scotland. Experienced...
