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World Rugby Awards winners 2018

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton and France’s Jessy Trémoulière have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year 2018 at the World Rugby Awards in Monte...

We owe you one: Eddie Jones’ early warning for Joe Schmidt

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ok, what’s next? It was the question tv’s US president Jed Bartlet frequently asked during ‘The West Wing’ when he was ready to move on. Joe Schmidt did precisely that as Ireland...

Johnny Sexton's 'lucky boots' to be auctioned to raise funds for seriously ill girl

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

A pair of rugby boots worn by Ireland star Johnny Sexton are being auctioned to raise funds for a seriously ill girl.

Ultimate Rugby's Tier 2 Player of the Year Nominees

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The winners of the World Rugby Awards will be announced this evening with Beauden Barrett, Faf de Klerk, Jonathan Sexton, Malcolm Marx and Rieko Ioane up for the Men's World Player of the Year.         However,...

All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 6 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The latest round of All-Ireland Division 1A action had an average of seven tries per match as leaders Clontarf, Cork Constitution, Lansdowne and Dublin University all enjoyed bonus point wins, while Ben...

All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 6 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The latest round of All-Ireland Division 1A action had an average of seven tries per match as leaders Clontarf, Cork Constitution, Lansdowne and Dublin University all enjoyed bonus point wins, while Ben...

2018 Test Win Ratios

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With all the tests done and dusted for 2018 we take a look at how the Top 10 sides have done this year in terms of their win ratio.       1. New Zealand   Despite the two...

Joe Schmidt Post-Match Conference

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt and Rhys Ruddock reflect on Ireland's 57-14 win against USA in the final game of the November Internationals 2018.       Schmidt commented on the size of the USA's...

Schmidt hints at Ireland departure after World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt will make an imminent announcement on his Ireland future, with the head coach expected to depart after the Rugby World Cup.   Joe Schmidt suggested that he will announce his departure...

The Weekends Top International Performers

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at this weekends Top Performers from a stats point of view. Some huge results this weekend made for some individuals putting in fine performances.           Meters...