Changes to the Ireland squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have been forced to make some changes to their squad for the upcoming final round of the 2021 Six Nations. James Ryan will be unavailable for the fixture due to his HIA test and will be...
CJ Stander hits 50 as Farrell changes three
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrrell has named the squad that will take on Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon in Round 4 of the 2021 Six Nations Championship. There are three changes...
Jacob Stockdale Returns to Ireland Squad Ahead of Scotland Clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad reassembles today as they continue preparation for Round 4 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland this coming Sunday. Ulster’s Jacob...
Healy signs IRFU Contract Extension
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster loosehead prop Cian Healy has signed a 1-year extension to his IRFU contract up to the end of the 2021/22 season. Healy is Ireland’s most capped prop forward having...
Andy Farrell makes seven changes with two potential debuts
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the side that started against France in round 2 of the 2021 Six Nations Championship. There are two uncapped players in the replacements. Craig...
Heyes ready to step from shadows after learning from Irish prop idols
5 years ago by Irish IndependentJoe Heyes might have dreamed of being like Cian Healy or Tadhg Furlong but, despite having an Irish mother, he is only interested in making the step up to face them rather than playing alongside them,
Ireland hurting physically and mentally after France loss - Farrell
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWounded Ireland suffered their first home defeat to France for a decade on the back of their loss to Wales in Cardiff. Andy Farrell said Ireland are "hurting" physically and mentally...
France show fight and finesse to make a statement in Dublin
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defended brilliantly and showed their class in attack to secure a first win in Dublin since 2011. Huge roars echoed around the Aviva Stadium as the ball sailed into an empty stand...
Ireland Player Ratings v France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have always at least been in the mix after the first two weeks of the Six Nations but following their narrow defeat to France, Andy Farrell's men have now lost their opening two games of the...
France edge 13-15 Ireland at the Aviva
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Charles Ollivon and Damian Penaud condemned Ireland to a second straight defeat as France went top of the Six Nations table. Ireland's Six Nations hopes are in tatters after...
