Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.Andy Farrell expects World Cup referees to be “red-hot” on foul play and says Ireland are striving...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell played down the severity of injuries suffered by Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey during Ireland’s “clunky” World Cup warm-up win over Italy. Number...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Henderson To Captain Ireland Against Italy As Three Uncapped Players Named In Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland team to face Italy in Saturday’s opening game of Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium has been named. Iain Henderson will captain the side for the second time, having previously led...
Ulster Rugby name Senior Men’s squad for 2023/24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby has confirmed the 45 professional players set to represent the province next season, including new additions in World Cup-winning Springbok, Steven Kitshoff, and Dave Ewers, involved in...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23. The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...
Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot. This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...
URC Awards: Try of the Season & Ironman Named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton centre Joaquin Riera and Emirates Lions full-back Quan Horn have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards list picking up Try of the Season and the Ironman awards respectively. Benetton...
