Robbie Henshaw named at full-back in Ireland team to face England
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRobbie Henshaw has been named at full-back for Ireland's Six Nations opener against England.
Brian O’Driscoll: The All Blacks can’t match Ireland’s midfield
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking on the Off The Ball, former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll compared the current Irish midfield to that of the All Blacks. When asked if Ireland's Ireland's midfield is as good...
Champions Cup pool-by-pool preview: Saracens’ Brad Barritt chases home tie
7 years ago by The GuardianBarritt returns to captain Saracens on the weekend that decides the pools as his side seek to set up a home quarter-finalJonathan Joseph makes his first appearance for Bath since April after recovering...
3 uncapped players named in Ireland Squad for 6 Nations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have included three uncapped players in their squad for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations. The 38-man squad includes uncapped Connacht trio of Caolin Blade, Jack Carty...
McGrath to miss Six Nations, Sexton nearing fitness
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster scrum-half Luke McGrath will miss Ireland's Six Nations campaign after being ruled out for up to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury. The 25-year-old sustained the issue in Saturday's 29-13...
As It Stands: Selecting a Ireland XV to face England in Six Nations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFront Row - 1) Cian Healy, 2) Rory Best, 3) Tadhg Furlong The same combination started in 3 of the 5 games during Ireland's 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam success. Ireland's front row won 36/37 scrums...
Leinster injury update ahead of Toulouse clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Lancaster has today provided an update on injuries ahead of Saturday’s crucial Champions Cup meeting with Toulouse. Lancaster confirmed that Robbie Henshaw will return to team...
Henshaw fitness boost for Leinster and Ireland but Sexton a doubt for Toulouse tie
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRobbie Henshaw has offered Leo Cullen and Joe Schmidt a welcome slice of New Year cheer with the news that the Leinster centre is due to return to training this week.
Henshaw our ‘solutions man’, says Schmidt
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt is relying on Robbie Henshaw being his “solutions man” when the Leinster star faces England tomorrow from full-back.
Morning Round Up - News from around the globe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRUPA Awards: Wallabies and Brumbies star David Pocock has won his third RUPA Medal for Excellence in Sydney. Pocock, who also won the John Eales Medal this year, said the award carried...
