Henshaw returns for Ireland as Schmidt rings the changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup after the centre was named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland side for the crucial Pool A clash with Samoa. Henshaw has missed Ireland's...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland 35-0 Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland moved top of Rugby World Cup Pool A but made hard work of securing a 35-0 bonus-point win over Russia at Kobe Misaki Stadium. Smarting from a stunning defeat to Japan, Ireland...
Top 6 Tries From Today’s Games
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji and Ireland put together two wonderful try scoring displays today and while their results meant different outcomes for the futures in the competition, all we are focused on is the six best tries of...
Ireland player ratings vs Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Dave Kilcoyne - 7 Strong in the scrum, showing great technique to win an eafly penalty at the scrum. 2. Niall Scannell - 6 Successfuly completed 5/6 of his line-outs . 3. John Ryan - 6 Good support...
Sexton 'honoured' to captain much-changed Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says he is honoured and proud to captain Ireland for the first time and is now determined to lead a much-changed side to a crucial win against Russia. World Rugby Player of the Year...
Ireland player ratings vs Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Cian Healy - 5 Conditions tough for the loose head. 2. Rory Best - 4 Ireland captain Rory Best pays tribute to Japan and says his team made unforced errors and fell on...
Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFour changes to the starting XV, the return of Rob Kearney and Keith Earls, Joey Carbery back in the 23 – there was plenty for Joe Schmidt and Rory Best to discuss at the team announcement press...
Carty to feature for Ireland against Japan with Sexton out
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Carty will replace Johnny Sexton at fly-half in one of four changes made by Ireland coach Joe Schmidt for the encounter with Rugby World Cup hosts Japan. Reigning World Rugby Player of the...
Best equals Wood's record as he captains Ireland for the 36th time
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland start with 10 of the same players that were in the starting XV against Scotland in their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2019. Keith Earls, Garry Ringrose, Healy and Jack Conan also were...
Ireland Team Named For Japan As Henderson Hits 50
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has named the 23 man squad to play Japan in the second game of the Rugby World Cup. The coaching group have made a number of changes for the Pool A clash with the host nation....
