Player Ratings: Ireland vs. France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy (7) - Busy 50 minute effort, carried strong on 6 occasions to get Ireland momentum on the gainline. Made 8 tackles and showed why is he still one the best in the business. Rory Best...
Ireland keep Six Nations defence alive with bonus-point win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt's Ireland earned a bonus point in their win over France to ensure the Six Nations finale will feature a three-way title tussle. Ireland kept their Six Nations title...
Ireland skipper Best "fairly sure" he will retire after RWC 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Rugby World Cup is set to represent Rory Best's swansong, with the hooker "fairly sure" he will retire following the tournament. Ireland captain Rory Best has...
Combined XV: Ireland v France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance has enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence following their win over Scotland but face a different beast entirely when they head to the Aviva on Sunday to face Ireland. Ireland...
Ireland ring changes in bid to recapture their champion formula
7 years ago by The Guardian• Joe Schmidt replaces six forwards in team to face France• 2018 champions have lost to England and toiled in RomeFive weeks into the Six Nations it seems Ireland are still looking for whatever it...
Ireland Team Named For French Test
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team to play France in Round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations Championship at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon has been named. Rory Best returns to the starting line-up to captain the side and...
Six Nations: Stander Returns For French Test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed his line up to face France at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton are named at half-back with Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose...
Six Nations: Ireland Squad Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 37 man squad has been named ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations game against France in Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The squad reconvened at their Carton House base in Maynooth on Monday night following...
Selecting An Irish Rugby 31-man Squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing today’s victory over Italy and three rounds of play in the Six Nations completed, Joe Schmidt will be a few steps closer to identifying the 31 players that will travel to Japan for the...
Captaining Ireland an incredible honour - O'Mahony
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O'Mahony is relishing the prospect of leading Ireland out in Rome in the absence of the rested Rory Best. Peter O'Mahony says being handed the Ireland captaincy is an "incredible...
