'I said to him, you've got to go for it and he did' - Sexton and Henderson rally around Burns after his horror error
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIain Henderson believes his Ulster team-mate Billy Burns will come back stronger after his last gasp error in Cardiff.
Ireland Player Ratings v Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spirited 14-man Ireland side went down 21-16 to Wales in their opening Six Nations game after Peter O'Mahony was sent off for a nasty clear out on Tomas Francis. Ireland kept the ball...
Ireland Team Named For Welsh Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has confirmed the Ireland team to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium in the first round of the 2021 Six Nations Championship. Cian Healy will make his 50th Championship...
Double injury blow for Ireland ahead of Wales clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s forward duo of Caelan Doris and Quin Roux will not feature in Ireland’s opening Six Nations clash against Wales on Sunday. Instead, they have been sent back to...
Rowntree reckons Beirne is locked in for Six Nations role
5 years ago by Irish IndependentTadhg Beirne's prodigious provincial form can help him edge Iain Henderson out of the Ireland team to face Wales for the Six Nations opener, according to Graham Rowntree - his forwards coach at Munster,...
Two Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Six Nations Squad, Furlong Returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are two uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the Six Nations. The Ireland coaching group have selected a squad of 36 players for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations Championships. Jonathan...
The first of the Irish derbies as Leinster cross swords with Ulster
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA repeat of the 2019-20 final kicks off Round 11 as Leinster tackle Ulster. It is a clash which promises to deliver the goods as only a top-of-the-table duel can. Ulster are currently enjoying...
Ulster Side Shows Ten Changes For First Festive Interpro
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere are ten personnel changes to the Ulster team to play Connacht in Sunday’s Guinness PRO14 festive derby match at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). Head coach Dan McFarland has a high number...
McFarland fears lengthy Henderson absence
5 years ago by Irish IndependentUlster head coach Dan McFarland has warned fans not to expect a "quick turnaround" from Iain Henderson on this occasion.
Iain Henderson to miss Ulster's clash with Toulouse as he waits discover extent of knee injury
5 years ago by Irish IndependentUlster captain Iain Henderson will see a specialist this week to investigate the extent of the knee injury he suffered during Ireland's win over Scotland on Saturday.
