Sheehan and Furlong returns will 'massively increase competitiveness' in Ireland's Six Nations squad
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong return to Ireland's squad for the Six Nations, while Simon Easterby has called up the uncapped Jack Boyle.Simon Easterby believes the return of familiar faces to Ireland's...
Ireland Six Nations Squad | Winners & Losers
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Easterby has named his first Six Nations Squad ahead of the 2025 tournament. Here is a look at our winners and losers. Winners: Sheehan and Lowe: Both of these players have missed...
Easterby Names 36-Player Ireland Squad For 2025 Men’s Six Nations
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Interim Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 36-player squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the forthcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, captained by Caelan Doris. Easterby takes the...
Emerging Ireland Squad Update
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Wednesday’s opening victory against The Pumas in Bloemfontein, Leinster’s Rob Russell (hand) will play no further part in the tour. Munster loosehead prop George...
Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa. Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...
Easterby: We Can’t Give South Africa Space This Weekend
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant Coach Simon Easterby spoke about the areas for improvement in their performance as he says Ireland can’t give South Africa the same amount of space in the first half this weekend in Durban. Easterby...
Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will travel to South Africa this Autumn to play three matches against Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition, providing high potential players with an opportunity to connect...
Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...
