Andy Farrell: No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTitle holders Ireland host Italy in round two after opening their Six Nations defence with an impressive win over France. Andy Farrell insists he had no concerns about Ireland suffering a World Cup hangover...
Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France. Andy Farrell hailed Ireland’s ruthlessness and composure after their Guinness Six Nations title defence was...
Ireland lay down a marker with record win in France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions Ireland laid down a marker with an emphatic 38-17 over France in Marseille in the opening game of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. The last two winners of...
France v Ireland Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations will kick off with a bang in Marseille on Friday night when France host Ireland. A battle between the two most recent Grand Slam champions should deliver...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face France In Marseille
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Marseille (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months. Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...
Leinster team named for trip to Leicester Tigers
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Leicester Tigers in Pool 4 of the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow afternoon in Mattioli Woods Welford Road has been named by Head...