Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...
U20 6Nations Preview: Ireland U20 vs Wales U20
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are hoping to keep their Grand Slam aspirations alive as they take on Wales in an eagerly-anticipated 2024 U20 Six Nations contest. Played under the lights of Virgin Media Park on Friday night,...
Dan McFarland departs Ulster Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has stepped down as head coach of Ulster with immediate effect, with Ireland U20 coach Richie Murphy set to take charge on an interim basis after the Six Nations. McFarland leaves after...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Italy Clash In Cork
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations clash against Italy at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.15pm). Ireland opened their 2024...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Six Nations Opener In France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for the opening match of the U20 Six Nations against France in Aix-en-Provence on Saturday night (Kick-off 9.10pm...
England U20 Hungry for 2024 Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from a fourth-place finish in the World Rugby U20 Championship, Mark Mapletoft’s England men’s U20 side return for five rounds of competitive action next February in the 2024 U20...
Ireland U20s Make One Change For World Final Showdown With France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will play France in tomorrow's World Rugby U20 Championship final (kick-off: 6pm, live on Virgin Media Two). There is one change to the starting XV which defeated South Africa U20s in the semi-final,...
Ireland U20 name 13 Leinster players for Fiji Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20 Match Day Squad, which includes 13 Leinster Rugby players, for Tuesday’s final World Rugby U20 Championship Pool match against...
Preview: ‘We’re Good To Go’ – McNabney On Ireland U-20s’ Showdown With Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJames McNabney is one of the most experienced players in Richie Murphy’s Ireland Under-20 squad. He was part of both the 2022 and 2023 U-20 Grand Slam-winning sides, alongside fellow forwards Conor...
Ireland Under-20 Team Announced For Australia Match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland Under-20 team (sponsored by PwC) for Thursday’s World Rugby Under-20 Championship game against Australia in Paarl (kick-off 11am local...
