North to make history as Wales eye Triple Crown, winless Ireland expected to defeat the Azzurri
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will be out to put a dent in Wales' Six Nations title hopes in Cardiff and enhance their own chances of retaining the trophy. Wales go in search of a Triple Crown in a blockbuster battle...
Craig Casey Named In Ireland 23 For Italy Six Nations Clash
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsMunster’s Craig Casey could make his Ireland debut if he features from the bench in Ireland’s Round 3 Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday (2.15pm). Casey joins provincial teammate...
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...
Team Of Us? Team Of Whoever’s Handy more like
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU’s overseas player policy cheapens the green jersey. They’re not only selling the soul of Irish rugby, but getting a poor price for it. Of more than a dozen overseas players capped for Ireland...
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Two
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second weekend of the Six Nations thrilled with another entertaining game kicking off proceedings with England beating Italy 41-18 at Twickenham. Saturday's action concluded with another red card...
France Player Ratings v Ireland
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...
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...
Who is CJ Stander: Ten things you should know about the Ireland No 8
5 years ago by Rugby WorldFacts and figures about the South Africa-born Munster back-rowerCJ Stander qualified for Ireland on residency (Getty Images)Who is CJ Stander: Ten things you should know about the Ireland No 8 Ireland...
Billy Burns at flyhalf while Iain Henderson captains Ireland against France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has named the side that will face France in round 2 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Championship. There’s a new half-back pairing, a new captain...
Buoyant Scotland have Wales in their sights, France set for Dublin battle
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from a famous Calcutta Cup triumph, Scotland will look to make it two wins out of two when they do battle with Wales. Buoyant Scotland will go in search of back-to-back wins over...
