Cian Healy says Roy Keane did not address Ireland squad during training visit
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran prop Cian Healy revealed Ireland’s players were not treated to a motivational speech from former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane during his visit to their training base in Portugal. Ex-Ireland...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Best concerned about Ireland's dependence on Sexton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland stalwart Rory Best has expressed concern over how much the national team still seem to depend on the abilities of legendary flyhalf Johnny Sexton. Speaking to the Irish Examiner,...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
Watch: Rory Best explains why Italy went down to 13 men against Ireland and how Twitter reacted
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly were forced to play the majority of their Six Nations match against Ireland at Aviva Stadium with 13 men. This happened after Italy hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi left the field injured and his...
IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby. The wise heads of former Wales captain...
Duane Vermeulen talks Ulster, Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen’s stay at Irish club Ulster has been short but the burly South African does not appear to be short on enthusiasm for this latest adventure of his. During a recent appearance...
