Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones to earn 100th cap Jones will make his 100th appearance for his country when they take on New Zealand in the first Test of their summer tour at Eden Park on Saturday. He...
Ireland team named for first Test against South Africa
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland has named the match day squad that will take on South Africa in the first Test of the Series at Newlands on Saturday evening in Cape Town. Rory Best captains the side and is joined...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Squad Update
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoe Schmidt and Rory Best give an update on the Ireland squad - with four players added this week - and look forward to the fast-approaching three-Test series in South Africa.
Irish Rugby TV: Rory Best On The Summer Tour & Captaining Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland captain Rory Best said these are 'exciting times' for the squad as they embark on their much-anticipated tour of South Africa this month, wearing a new jersey and with Vodafone now on board as...
Ireland Squad to tour South Africa
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish team that has won two of the last three Six Nations titles under coach Joe Schmidt will visit South Africa for the first time in 12 years as they start their three-match tour kicking off...
Thursday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyCJ Stander collects IRUPA Player's Player of the yearStander’s eye-catching performances for Munster and Ireland this season have been recognised by his peers after he was named the the Zurich IRUPA...
Best: Ulster need to make home advantage count against Leinster
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsRory Best is well aware of the dangers Leinster will pose when the two sides line up this Saturday but the Ulster hooker is calling on his side to focus on their own game instead.
'You carry losses more as captain'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive weeks have elapsed since the curtain came down on Rory Best's first Six Nations as Ireland captain and, while he has switched fully into Ulster mode, the hooker still has regrets.
Friday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRees to Captain WaspsWasps have confirmed that flanker Tom Rees will be their captain for the upcoming forth season."It's a massive honour and responsibility to be asked to take on the captaincy and...
Irish Rugby Player of the Year Nominees Announced
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best (Ulster), Robbie Henshaw (Connacht), Jack McGrath (Leinster) and CJ Stander (Munster) have been nominated for IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year Award, making it the first time that players...
