McGrath insists Ireland’s World Cup exit will not taint departing Schmidt’s legacy
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyLuke McGrath insists that Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final sticking point will not taint departing head coach Joe Schmidt’s legacy.
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...
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...
RWC Preview: Ireland v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt believes Ireland have made the right call by opting not to risk Robbie Henshaw and instead hand Garry Ringrose a third consecutive start at the Rugby World Cup. Ringrose is one of...
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...
Jonathan Sexton To Captain Ireland Against Russia
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton will become the 106th player to captain Ireland when he leads the team out at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday to play Russia (7.15 pm local time/11.15 am Irish time) Sexton is partnered...
Healy, Ruddock And McGrath Post-Match Reaction
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was an historic day for Japanese rugby and a bitterly disappointing one for Ireland. The team are down but by no means out as we hear from Cian Healy, Rhys Ruddock and Luke McGrath. It’s very...
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...
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...
Stockdale & McGrath Delighted With Positive Start
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAn emphatic start to the first half and to our Rugby World Cup campaign – Jacob Stockdale and Luke McGrath were delighted with the positive beginning. The post Stockdale & McGrath Delighted...
