Gatland: Wales v Ireland a shoot-out for World Cup places
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has urged his Wales players to prove their Rugby World Cup credentials against Ireland and highlighted a shoot-out for the fly-half position. Wales have made 14...
Joe Schmidt defends under-fire captain Rory Best as he names team to face Wales
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt has leapt to the defence of veteran hooker Rory Best, branding criticism of his Ireland captain “unfair”.
Ireland make wholesale changes as they look to bounce back against Wales
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland has made 11 changes to the starting XV in their bid to reclaim a winning habit after they suffered a humiliating 57-15 defeat to England last weekend. Peter O’Mahony will captain the side in...
Ireland Team Named For Wales Test
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team to play Wales in the Principality Stadium has been named. Head Coach Joe Schmidt has announced a much changed side led by Peter O’Mahony with Rory Best in the replacements. Jack...
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...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad Japan kick the tournament off against Russia with Ireland, Scotland and Samoa all in the host's pool. 【日本代表】日本ラグビーフットボール協会は、9月20日（金）に開幕する「ラグビーワールドカップ2019（#RWC2019）」へ向けた日本代表最終登録メンバー計31名を決定しました→https://t.co/cA70bBuVKz...
"And I would imagine his leadership qualities are coming out in full force this week" - Jamie Heaslip
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best will prove his critics wrong with his calm leadership as Ireland go through a tough spell, says Jamie Heaslip. Jamie Heaslip is confident Rory Best is the right man to lead...
Best still deserves Ireland call, reckons O’Driscoll
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBrian O’Driscoll could probably relate to some of the thoughts swirling around Rory Best’s head right now.
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks book last Currie Cup semi-final berth The Sharks booked the last semi-final berth in the Currie Cup with a bonus-point 48-40 victory against a gutsy Blue Bulls outfit at Loftus Versfeld...
Watch: Joe Schmidt & Rory Best's Reaction To Record Defeat
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland produced a stylish display to secure a record-breaking 57-15 home win over Ireland in their latest Rugby World Cup warm-up match, denying the visitors a place as world number one. Hear from Ireland...
