Lions Quartet Nominated for Rugby Player's Ireland Top Award
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Players Ireland has announced the nominees for the 2017 Zurich Players' Player of the Year award, with Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, Conor Murray and CJ Stander battling it out for the top honour. The...
Player ratings: Munster vs Ulster
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster 1. Dave Kilcoyne - 8/10 Very solid performance as the Munster front row. Dominated at scrum time and carried powerfully. 2. Niall Scannell - 8/10 Another solid performer...
Andrews gives Ulster a fortunate victory
9 years ago by Irish IndependentJohn Andrew's late try secured 14-man Ulster a crucial win against Newport Gwent Dragons. Ulster twice opened a seven-point lead through Craig Gilroy and Jarrod Payne.
Brendan Fanning: Schmidt's selection leaves Ireland stars wondering how they can get back ahead of their rivals
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt’s reasonable to guess that when Craig Gilroy was strolling back to the changing room in Stadio Olimpico last month he reckoned he might be getting a look-in again soon enough to the Ireland match...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps confirm Kyle Eastmond will miss the rest of the season Wasps have today confirmed that Kyle Eastmond will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles tendon during last Sunday’s...
Trimble, Gilroy And Payne To Start For Ulster
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland backs Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy and Jared Payne have been included in the Ulster back-line for Friday's crucial GUINNESS PRO12 match against Benetton Treviso at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).
Ireland name 36-man squad for Wales
9 years ago by Irish RugbyIreland have named a 36-man squad for the final two rounds of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship. The team will travel to Cardiff in Round 4 to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium...
Ireland 34 man squad for France announced
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has released his 34 man squad for Ireland's crunch fixture with France this weekend. Jonathan Sexton comes back into the fold with Peter O'Mahony also back in for Ireland. Dan Leavy comes...
6 Nations - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler The England loose head performed admirably against Francis and left his mark on Jones in the 2nd half. He was dominant in loose play making 16/16 tackles and used his large frame to...
Tryfest in Rome as Ireland run riot against Italy
9 years ago by Rugby DumpCJ Stander and Craig Gilroy scored hat-tricks as Ireland thumped Italy 63-10 to claim a bonus point and give them a boost in confidence following last week's loss to Scotland. Paddy Jackson had a 100%...
