Massive defensive effort by Josh vd Flier
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh van der Flier put in another great defensive effort in Ireland's win over Argentina. vd Flier made 24 of his 26 tackles.
Ireland hang on as Los Pumas strike late
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThree first half tries put Ireland in the driving seat taking a 22-9 lead into the break. Argentina fought back in the second half and held the Irish attack at bay with some great defensive sets. It...
Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Dan Sheehan injury update
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan visited his alma mater today, and gave an update on his injury. Sheehan damaged his ACL during Ireland’s first Test against South Africa last month, but it...
Healy in line to equal Ireland cap record versus Argentina
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record when they face New Zealand in Friday's autumn international in Dublin. The 37-year-old prop has represented his country on 132 occasions...
Kearney Joins World Rugby Executive Board
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational Rugby Players’ representatives Rob Kearney and Melodie Robinson have been appointed to the Executive Board of World Rugby. The historic decision to have players...
Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyDr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. At 54, Robinson becomes...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Argentina
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Friday night’s sold-out Autumn Nations Series clash against Argentina at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off...
Chris Paterson's Fantasy XV
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish rugby great, Chris Paterson, comes up with his ‘Fantasy XV' which contains players he had faced, rather than played with, during his stellar career. Chris Paterson, Scotland’s...
Gordon Wood Joins Munster Rugby Academy
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that 20-year-old centre Gordon Wood has joined the Munster Rugby Academy. There are now 19 players in the Academy including seven players in Year 1. Gordon started out his rugby...
