Player Ratings - Ireland vs Wales
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Cian Healy – 7/10 Very solid at scrum time. Carried dynamically throughout, consistently getting over the gain line and stealing vital yards for Ireland. He also got through...
Six Nations: Expected Ireland team to face Wales
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are set to be without Tadhg Furlong for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales at the Aviva Stadium as Andrew Porter is in line to receive his first Six Nations start after impressing against...
Robbie Henshaw injury mars rampant win for Ireland as Italy are laid to waste
8 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland 56-19 Italy• Henshaw and Tadhg Furlong doubtful for remainder of Six NationsRobbie Henshaw ran in two tries but trudged off the Aviva Stadium field with his right arm in a sling as Ireland...
Player Ratings - Ireland vs Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack McGrath – 7/10 Good tackle on Matteo Minozzi to prevent a linebreak early on. Rory Best - 7/10 Showed great strength to stay in play at the back of the maul, setting up Ireland’s...
KEY BATTLES: Ireland v Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second round of the Six Nations kicks off this weekend with Ireland looking to go 2 from 2 after a hard-fought victory over France, while Italy will be licking their wounds after 15-46 loss to the...
Six Nations: Schmidt makes four changes to face Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has named his Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva. The squad sees Leavy come in for the injured Josh van der Flier while Cian Healy and...
Expected Ireland team to face Italy
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to various Irish media news outlets, Joe Schmidt is expected to make a number of changes to the matchday squad to face Conor O' Shea's charges this weekend. Most notably, Jack Conan will start...
Player Ratings - Ireland vs France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy – 7/10 Solid at scrum time. Carried powerfully and got through an impressive amount of work at the breakdown. Rory Best – 7/10 Put in a solid shift at the breakdown...
KEY BATTLES: France vs Ireland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second Six Nations clash of 2018 will see a new look France side face off against a settled Irish side at the Stade de France Stadium on Saturday. France will look to win their first...
Expected Ireland team to face France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to the Irish Independent, Joe Schmidt is ready to hand James Ryan his first start in a Six Nations match against France in Paris on Saturday. The Leinster lock has enjoyed a breakthrough...