Combined XV: Ireland v France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance has enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence following their win over Scotland but face a different beast entirely when they head to the Aviva on Sunday to face Ireland. Ireland...
Schmidt unimpressed with lacklustre Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed maximum points in Rome, but they did not resemble Six Nations champions as Italy gave them a scare. Joe Schmidt was unimpressed with Ireland's performance as they were...
Top performers: Italy vs Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale 14 tries in 17 internationals for Ireland is an extraordinary return from the young Ulster winger. Topped the majoirty of the attack stats as he made 144 metres going forward, beat 9 defenders...
Captaining Ireland an incredible honour - O'Mahony
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O'Mahony is relishing the prospect of leading Ireland out in Rome in the absence of the rested Rory Best. Peter O'Mahony says being handed the Ireland captaincy is an "incredible...
Gatland: Time-bomb Sinckler could go off in Cardiff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says it will be a "big challenge" for Kyle Sinckler to avoid getting in hot water at the Principality Stadium. Wales head coach Warren Gatland thinks the enormity...
Townsend optimistic over Hogg injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend is "very hopeful" Stuart Hogg will recover from a shoulder injury to play some further part in the Six Nations. Hogg was withdrawn early on in a 22-13...
Six Nations Round Two Player Of The Week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother week of Six Nations action has come and gone with Ireland bouncing back from their defeat to England, while both Wales and England kept their hopes of a Grand Slam alive. There were...
Six Nations Team Of The Week Round Two
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter another blockbuster round of the Six Nations, we pick our team of the week. Ireland claimed a 9 point victory over error-ridden Scottish side at Murrayfield on Saturday before Italy pushed a...
Should Peter O'Mahony's challenge on Stuart Hogg have gone unpunished?
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAs Ireland recorded their first victory of this year's 6 Nations campaign away to Scotland this weekend, Peter O'Mahony may well be counting his lucky stars after an alleged late challenge on Scotland...
Player Ratings: Scotland v Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Ireland's victory over Scotland at Murrayfield, we rate every starting player out of 10. 1. Allan Dell - 8 A massive shift from the Scottish loosehead. He was strong...
