Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Wales At Aviva Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Wales at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 2.15pm). Ireland kicked off their 2024...
James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking Ireland fly-half chance in his stride
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fly-half Jack Crowley is taking the challenge of filling Johnny Sexton’s shoes in his stride and “could go far”, according to team-mate James Lowe. Test rookie Crowley marked...
Ireland’s Six Nations defence gets tougher from here on in – Andy Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell warned Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title defence “gets tougher from here” after his side swatted aside Italy. The reigning champions registered a thumping 36-0 bonus-point...
Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...
Ireland vs Italy | Key Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scored six tries, two from Dan Sheehan and one each from Jack Crowley, Jack Conan, James Lowe and Calvin Nash, and a shutout in defence meaning their bid for a second successive Grand Slam stays...
Ireland v Italy | 5 things we learnt
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly scored six tries as they never let Italy in the game beating them comfortably at the Aviva Stadium. Here are the 5 things we learnt: Life without Sexton should be fine: Jack Crowley...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Italy At Aviva Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon (Kick-off 3pm). Ireland opened their...
6 Nations Top Performers Round 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend saw get their Grand Slam defence underway with a record win over France in Marseilles. This was followed by a brilliant first half performance by Italy in their loss to England and Scotland...
Ireland lay down a marker with record win in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions Ireland laid down a marker with an emphatic 38-17 over France in Marseille in the opening game of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. The last two winners of...