Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging 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 RugbyBeing 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...
Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn 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...
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland could welcome back quartet for England showdown
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager are in contention for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday. Leinster centre Ringrose is yet to feature...
'A few guys fumigate their beds naturally, especially the front five' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"This is as big a moment as you’ll get in your career. It’s all or nothing for us. It’s a hugely exciting challenge, the stuff of dreams for players to go out in an arena like this with...
James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home. James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...
Bundee Aki Playing a Key Role in Ireland's Campaign
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki, the former Chiefs and Counties Manukau second five-eighths, played a significant role in Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa in their Sunday Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris. Ireland's...
Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell’s men...
Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September. John Fogarty, scrum...
Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments. The Connacht tighthead was withdrawn 10 minutes after coming...
