“It was an incredibly physical and competitive derby match.” - Peter O’Mahony
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster would have breathed a big sigh of relief when the final whistle sounded at The Sportsground last night as the scoreboard read 16-10 in their favour against Connacht. There were only 13...
PRO 14 Irish Derbies Review Plus TOTW
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend we saw two Irish derbies in the Guinness Pro 14 competition and here is how they both played out. Connacht vs Munster Munster survived a late onslaught to hold on for...
WATCH: Tadhg Beirne smashes a 60m kick downfield
5 years ago by UltimateRugbyWith the flyhalves struggling to kick in the wet weather, Lock Tadhg Beirne shows sublime skill to smash a 60m spiral kick down field So Tadhg Beirne just made this kick look effortless...#MUNvHAR#HeinekenChampionsCup...
"It's going to take a bit of time." - Welsh hooker on Pivac plan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Wayne Pivac is weathering an agonising time at the helm with seven losses in nine tests. Pivac ascended to the national coaching job after doing great things with Welsh club Scarlets,...
Billy Burns & Stuart McCloskey start for Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named the side to play Georgia in the Guinness Series at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The uncapped Shane Daly is included in a much changed match day 23 that will again...
Ireland Name Autumn Nations Cup Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group will reassemble the squad today at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in west Dublin as preparations begin for the Autumn Nations Cup. Ireland...
Ireland Player Ratings v France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fell to France in their final Six Nations game of the year as they failed to secure the title. Andy Farrell's men fronted up against a French side that were on top of their game. Cian...
Ireland Team Named For Six Nations Decider
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to his starting team to face France on Saturday and a historic milestone for Ireland’s most capped prop in Andy Farrell’s team to play...
Beirne Looking For Ireland To Take ‘Another Big Step Forward’
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing over a year away from the international game, Munster lock Tadhg Beirne enjoyed a successful return to the Ireland team in last Saturday’s 50-17 bonus point win at home to Italy. The Kildare...
Ireland Player Ratings v Italy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugo Keenan and Will Connors scored debut tries as Ireland claimed a convincing 50-17 bonus-point victory over Italy which moves them top of the Six Nations table. A bonus-point victory over France...
