Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland 35-0 Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland moved top of Rugby World Cup Pool A but made hard work of securing a 35-0 bonus-point win over Russia at Kobe Misaki Stadium. Smarting from a stunning defeat to Japan, Ireland...
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...
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...
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...
Memories of standing up to the All Blacks in Japan in '09 inspiring Ruddock brothers
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt's 10 years since Ciaran and Rhys Ruddock were part of a talented Ireland U20s side that travelled to Japan to compete in the Junior World Cup.
Band Of Brothers: Ciaran And Rhys Ruddock
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrish international rugby is steeped with family links down through the years, and it was a hugely proud moment for the Ruddock family when Rhys and Ciaran traveled to Japan for the Rugby World Cup 2019....
Five individual performances that will keep Joe Schmidt on his toes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed a solid victory over Wales in their final home game before the Rugby World Cup which doubled up as Rory Best and Joe Schmidt's final test on Irish soil. Ireland final run...
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,...
