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Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...

Iain Henderson captains Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Samoa in Saturday’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne (Kick-off 8.45pm local...

‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.   Sheehan...

Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast added to Leinster Senior Squad for 2023/24

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed a further two additions to his senior squad for the 2023/24 season with two players promoted from the Leinster Academy.   Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast...

Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.Andy Farrell expects World Cup referees to be “red-hot” on foul play and says Ireland are striving...

Connacht Women's team named for Munster clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are three changes to the starting XV to the won that beat Leinster last weekend at The Sportsground. Making her first Interprovincial cap is Faith Oviawe at second row while Olivia Haverty starts...

Ireland Team Named to Face England at Aviva Stadium

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Nations Series clash against England at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 5.30pm, live on RTÉ 2 and...

Cian Healy says Roy Keane did not address Ireland squad during training visit

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran prop Cian Healy revealed Ireland’s players were not treated to a motivational speech from former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane during his visit to their training base in Portugal. Ex-Ireland...

Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s...

Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin.   Back-rower...