Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
Hansen returns as Ireland name team to face Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has recalled wing Mack Hansen and also brought in scrum-half Conor Murray, fit-again hooker Ronan Kelleher and flanker Josh van der Flier to the starting side to face Tonga...
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Beirne believes he and Ireland are still some way from hitting top form at the Rugby World Cup as they bid to avoid being scalped by Tonga. The towering Munster forward is “gunning”...
Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris. British and Irish...
Conan ruled out of Tonga clash, Sheehan back in training
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Dan Sheehan is back in full training after recovering from a foot injury, meaning he could make his return for Ireland against Tonga in their second World Cup pool game this Saturday. The...
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne have been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux. Back-rower Conan, who suffered a foot problem...
Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...
5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland complete their World Cup warm-up fixtures on Saturday by taking on Samoa in Bayonne. Head coach Andy Farrell is due to reveal his final 33-man squad for the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Here,...
Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad. Head coach Farrell...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
