Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
South Africa vs Ireland: A look at the scrum-half battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish have officially named their team set to take on the Springboks in their second test on Saturday. All eyes will ascend on Kings Parks stadium for the final game of the two-game series. Bragging...
Caelan Doris named captain as Peter O’Mahony starts on the bench
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa in Durban (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time). Caelan Doris captains...
A head to head look at Argentina vs France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today. After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...
IRFU to stop provinces signing overseas front row players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four provinces in Ireland, Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster will only be allowed to field Irish-qualified front-row players from 2025. Dividing his time between the U-20s in Cape...
Franco Mostert on Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Franco Mostert was adamant that they had to deliver a top-class performance in their second Castle Lager Incoming Series match against Ireland to register a series victory in Durban. The...
Simon Easterby on the TMO in the first test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking post-match on Saturday after his side’s 27-20 defeat, Ireland boss Farrell said they would seek feedback on those calls through “the right channels.” Asked yesterday whether...
Ireland to tour Georgia and Romania in 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will travel to Georgia and Romania in the summer of 2025. The tour will be the same time while the Lions tour Australia. With Ireland head coach in charge of the Lions, current defence...
Easterby: We Can’t Give South Africa Space This Weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant Coach Simon Easterby spoke about the areas for improvement in their performance as he says Ireland can’t give South Africa the same amount of space in the first half this weekend in Durban. Easterby...
