Billy Burns at flyhalf while Iain Henderson captains Ireland against France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has named the side that will face France in round 2 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Championship. There’s a new half-back pairing, a new captain...
Jack Conan Called into Ireland Squad as France Prep Commences
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby have today confirmed that Jack Conan has joined the group at the IRFU’s High-Performance Centre today and Ryan Baird will again train with the Ireland squad this week. Johnny...
Furlong set for Leinster return after almost a year on the sidelines
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTadhg Furlong is set to make his long-awaited return from injury in his first Leinster game since Last January and his first game since February in the 2020 Six Nations Peter Dooley and the fit-again...
Leo Cullen throws a curveball with Ross Byrne's positional switch
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving slipped to their first defeat of the PRO14 campaign against Connacht last week, Leinster have made an intriguing change ahead of their clash against Ulster this weekend with flyhalf Ross Byrne selected...
PRO14 Derby Line Ups Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Guinness PRO14 Derbies have now been named and are listed below alongside Team Headlines, Match Official appointments and Live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BENvZEB Despite...
Bad news for Ringrose - Leinster injury update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster centre Garry Ringrose is having a frustrating time of things on the injury front as his jaw issues surfaced again during his side’s latest victory – over Northampton Saints...
Ireland Squad Update – Burns Ruled Out of Scotland Fixture
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Burns’ groin injury has ruled him out of the final Guinness Series fixture of the Autumn Nations Cup, the club has confirmed. Will Connors is proceeding through the...
Bealham: It’s An Opportunity To Test Ourselves Against A Quality Pack
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsVersatile Ireland prop Finlay Bealham is anticipating a stern examination from Georgia in Sunday’s Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup game at the Aviva Stadium. Traditionally a tighthead, a calf...
Ireland Squad Update Ahead of Georgia Fixture
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEd Byrne’s calf tightness ruled him out of playing a role at Twickenham. He will continue his rehab this week. Ulster’s Eric O’Sullivan joins the squad to provide additional cover. John Ryan flagged...
James Ryan Leads Ireland As Andy Farrell Makes Four Changes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Ryan will lead an Ireland team that shows four changes to the side that took the field against Wales. Andy Farrell has named the match day squad for the second game of the Autumn Nations...
