South African and Irish A sides investigating new competition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU are reportedly investigating the possibility of igniting a new competition involving their provincial A teams and three of the smaller South African franchises. The competition...
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...
Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Wellington
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday evening (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time). Keith...
Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand - Test 2
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated the 14-man All Blacks 23-12 in Dunedin on Saturday. It was an incredible effort from Ireland,...
Leinster confirm seven new players will join the Academy ahead of the 2022/23 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have confirmed that seven new players will join the Academy ahead of the commencement of the 2022/23 season. Ben Brownlee (UCD RFC), James Culhane (UCD RFC), Aitzol Arenzana-King...
Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST). Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...
Ireland Team Named For Dunedin Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand which takes place on Saturday at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Mack...
Murphy heaps praise on Prendergast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Richie Murphy lauded fly-half Sam Prendergast after his late penalty kick secured a 37-36 victory over England in the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series. Prendergast kicked the decisive penalty...
Ireland U20s Team Named To Face England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Richie Murphy has announced the Ireland U20 team, sponsored by PwC, for Tuesday night’s U20 Six Nations Summer Series match against England at the Payanini Rugby...
Ireland Squad Update: Sexton could still feature in test two
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad will continue to train in North Harbour Stadium, Auckland this week before heading to Dunedin on Wednesday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Leinster...
