Joe McCarthy rugby player
Joe McCarthy rugby player

Joe McCarthy

26th Mar 2001 1.98m/119kg No 4 Lock

Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...

Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Being a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...

URC Round 2 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby v Dragons RFC, 7.35pm, Friday   Dai Flanagan says his buoyant Dragons are relishing the prospect of running out at the Aviva Stadium.   They have headed to Dublin in good spirits...

Healy to earn record-breaking 281st Leinster cap as team to face Dragons announced

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Dragons RFC in Round 2 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo...

Key Moments: Springboks v Ireland

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland trained once between the loss at Loftus and then win at Kings Park. While that may be a good recipe here are some of the key moments in the game that saw Ireland level the series.   3' Eben...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...

Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An Emerging Ireland squad will travel to South Africa this Autumn to play three matches against Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition, providing high potential players with an opportunity to connect...

Leinster brush aside rivals Ulster to claim semi-final spot

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster brushed aside Ulster 43-20 at the Aviva Stadium to book a BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria next weekend. Converted tries from Robbie Henshaw...

Leinster v Ulster: Standout Players

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster welcomed fellow Irish rivals Ulster at the Aviva stadium for the third URC quarterfinal match of the weekend. Leinster outplayed and outclassed a relentless Ulster side to win the game 43-20. Let...

Ryan returns to lead Leinster

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The matchday squad contains over 2,400 Leinster capsThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Ulster in the Quarter-Final of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening...