‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup. Sheehan...
Ireland confirm injury replacement for star hooker ahead of Rugby World Cup warm-up with Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have added hooker Diarmuid Barron to their squad as cover for the injured Dan Sheehan ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday. Sheehan was forced off...
Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.Andy Farrell expects World Cup referees to be “red-hot” on foul play and says Ireland are striving...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
La Rochelle stun Leinster to retain Heineken Champions Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais retained the Heineken Champions Cup in dramatic fashion in Dublin on Saturday as they recovered from 17 points down to beat Leinster Rugby 27-26. Leinster looked on course...
URC Semi Finals: Squad Announcements & Team News
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster v Munster: Ronan Kelleher returns from injury for Leinster, the hooker is set to feature for Leinster for the first time since January. who are captained by Luke McGrath, Charlie...
Leinster’s route to Champions Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby reached their seventh Heineken Champions Cup final last weekend with their semi-final drubbing of Stade Toulousain. Here we look at how they booked their slot for an Aviva Stadium date...
Ireland Squad Named For Guinness Six Nations Super Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will take on England at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening (Kick-off 5pm) for the chance to claim the Guinness Six Nations Championship title, the Triple Crown and a fourth...
One last hurdle for Farrell to restore Irish invincibility
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf Ireland’s journey to the top of the world rankings was eventful, then their quest for a fourth-ever Grand Slam has been nothing short of tumultuous. Andy Farrell’s side had to...
Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson out of England game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland duo Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson have been ruled of Saturday's Grand Slam decider with England Centre Ringrose was stretchered off in the closing stages of Sunday's win over Scotland...
