Jared Payne starts for Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the match day squad to take on Italy at the Aviva Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday. Rory Best captain's the side with Jack McGrath and Mike Ross alongside him...
'I'd stop you right there' - Heaslip doesn't take talk of Irish underperformance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland enter their fourth Six Nations game without a win for the first time since Italy were added 16 years ago but Jamie Heaslip still won't accept that Ireland haven't been performing well.
Irish Rugby TV: Heaslip Aims For Strong Six Nations Finish
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland number 8 Jamie Heaslip reflects on the RBS 6 Nations campaign so far, talks about facing Italy this Saturday and explains his current role as vice-captain in the squad.
Ireland squad for round 4 and 5 of 6 Nations
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)* Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldAction from the RBS 6 Nations, the Aviva Premiership, the Guinness Pro12, Super Rugby and the women's and U20 competitions produced plenty of heroes and villains.Battering ram: Billy Vunipola tries to...
Three new caps for Ireland as they get set for England
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best leads the team and is joined in the front row by Jack McGrath and Mike Ross. The second row sees Donnacha Ryan come in to partner Devin Toner while Josh van der Flier will make his international...
Ireland Six Nations Squad Update
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's National Coaching Team have named the squad for Round 3 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy come in for the injured trio of Mike McCarthy, Sean...
Ireland team named to take on France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish team has been announced to face France after a six day turn around after a particularly bruising Welsh test.
Wales will ask tough questions of inexperienced Irish selection
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere was a moment during the Ireland press conference at Carton House yesterday when Joe Schmidt turned to Jamie Heaslip, who was sitting beside him at the top table, and asked him a question.
Ireland announce first Six Nations squad for 2016
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has named the team which will take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 7th February in Ireland's opening fixture of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. There is one...
