France look to run it back, Ireland and England set to challenge
14 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Six Nations opens on Thursday with a blockbuster meeting between France and Ireland, with those two sides having split the last four titles evenly between them. Both France (in 2022) and Ireland...
Last 5 battles between France and Ireland
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday 5 February, the Stade de France will take centre stage as the rugby world gathers for an opening fixture that feels more like a final. France taking on Ireland right in their backyard. Few...
Sam Prendergast gets the nod for 6 Nations opener
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Thursday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Paris (Kick-off 8.10pm Irish...
Andy Farrell has named his Six Nations Squad
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 37-player squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Farrell’s side open their 2026 Championship against...
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Caelan Doris react to the draw
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach His reaction to the Rugby World Cup draw, which pitted Ireland against Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal: “Scotland have performed well in the last couple of tournaments,...
Crowley owns up to 'costly' sin-bin error as Ireland reduced to 12 versus Springboks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley took responsibility for a "costly" sin-bin error after Ireland were reduced to 12 players in Saturday's 24-13 defeat to South Africa. Ireland brought the curtain down on 2025 with a frustrating...
All Blacks dominate Wales, Springboks punish ill-disciplined Ireland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand continued their longstanding dominance over Wales as they cruised to a seven-try 52-26 win in Cardiff. The All Blacks have now won each of their last 34 matches against Wales, who were made...
Farrell fires back at critics and stands firm behind Prendergast
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has strongly backed fly half Sam Prendergast ahead of the team’s upcoming match against South Africa. The young playmaker has faced criticism over his defensive game...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Australia
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s sold-out Quilter Nations Series clash against Australia at Aviva Stadium...
Farrell not impressed by Ireland's response despite victory over Japan
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell felt there was a lot left to be desired about the display from his Ireland team in their victory over Japan. Ireland's quality told in a 41-10 defeat of Eddie Jones' team at the Aviva Stadium...
