Ireland player ratings vs Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland player ratings from their comprehensive win over Scotland. 1. Cian Healy - 7 Strong in the scrum as Ireland's front row all looked on point. Some big carries too. 😳 #IREvSCO...
Conway And McGrath ‘Settling In Nicely’ In Japan
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was a busy day at the first full Ireland media session of the Rugby World Cup. Andrew Conway and Luke McGrath spoke about settling in at the team hotel, recovering from the jet lag and adapting to the...
Rory Best captains Ireland In Home Farewell
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Rory Best will win his 120th cap on his last appearance in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game also marks the final match for Joe Schmidt on Irish soil. Best,...
Toner left out as Schmidt names 31-man Ireland squad for World Cup
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIn another unexpected move, head coach Schmidt preferred Luke McGrath as his back-up scrum-half over Conor Murray’s long-standing number two Kieran Marmion.
Ireland Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the 31 man squad that will travel to Japan on the 11th September to compete at Rugby World Cup 2019. The squad is captained by Rory Best who will...
O'Mahony leads a much-changed Ireland team against Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has announced his team for Saturday’s clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff with Peter O'Mahony taking over the captaincy. There...
Ireland Name Team For Twickenham Test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday has been named with Rory Best returning to captain the side which includes several players making their season start. Hooker Best is...
Ireland Release Three Players & Confirm The Extent Of Joey Carbery's Injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has released a further three players from his squad as they continue to prepare for the Rugby World Cup in Japan while also providing another update on Joey Carbery. The squad reassembled...
Two Uncapped Players Named In Ireland's Squad To Face Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are two uncapped players included in the Ireland match day squad for the opening game of the Guinness Series against Italy on Saturday. Munster’s Jean Kleyn will make his Ireland debut...
McGrath: These Games Are Opportunities For Us All
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing an injury-enforced spell away from the Ireland set-up, Leinster scrum half Luke McGrath is hoping this Saturday’s Test against Italy at the Aviva Stadium can boost his chances of making...
