5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have never won a World Cup knockout match. In-form Ireland face three-time champions New Zealand seeking to improve their wretched quarter-final record at the Rugby World Cup. The Irish are through...
Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...
London Irish saved from Premiership suspension for now after RFU gives club a one-week extension to complete takeover deal with American consortium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySenior RFU figures remain sceptical of the ability of London Irish's prospective buyers to complete a takeover despite them handing the Premiership club a dramatic stay of execution on Tuesday, writes Daily...
London Irish players and staff receive April pay after delay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a delay in which London Irish players and staff were not paid wages for April, it has been now confirmed that payment has been made as the club moves through a takeover from an American consortium. The...
Irish name side for trip to Saracens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership Round 23 clash with Saracens at the StoneX Stadium (3pm kick-off). Danilo Fischetti, Agustin Creevy and Oliver Hoskins...
Giosué Zilocchi set to leave London Irish for Benetton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm the departure of Giosué Zilocchi from the Club upon the conclusion of the 2022/23 season. The prop will leave west London to link up with United Rugby Championship...
Hassell-Collins to depart London Irish
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm the departure of Ollie Hassell-Collins from the Club at the end of the 2022/23 season. Hassell-Collins progressed from the Exiles’ Academy earning his first...
Irish name side for St Patrick’s Party clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will welcome Northampton Saints to the Gtech Community Stadium tomorrow for the Gallagher Premiership Round 21 clash (5:30pm kick-off). Danilo Fischetti,...
Irish confirm team to host Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has named the squad to take on Leicester Tigers in Round 18 of the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow at the Gtech Community Stadium (7:30pm kick-off). Facundo Gigena, Mike Willemse...
