Johnny Sexton to miss the rest of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup match against Ulster in Aviva Stadium. Johnny Sexton will see a specialist on Tuesday...
Tommy O’ Brian and Ed Byrne make a full return to training ahead of Stormers clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers. There is positive news for Tommy O’Brien and Ed Byrne,...
Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell was "surprised" by Freddie Steward's red card during his team's 29-16 defeat to Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations. Steward received the contentious red right...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: Ireland v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDublin is ready for one hell of a party. 140 years since the first Home Nations was played, Ireland stand on the precipice of a first Grand Slam in their biggest city – and on St.Patrick’s...
Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris and Dan Sheehan have been passed fit to start Ireland's Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend of Six Nations action. The pair were two of five Ireland...
Ireland Squad Named For Guinness Six Nations Super Saturday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will take on England at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening (Kick-off 5pm) for the chance to claim the Guinness Six Nations Championship title, the Triple Crown and a fourth...
Ireland Squad in Recovery Mode After Murrayfield Mayhem
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad flew back to Dublin on Sunday night and today the focus is on recovery after a physically tough Test match against Scotland in Murrayfield. The side has confirmed that Garry...
'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell joked Ireland may have to borrow players from a local side's Under-12s to face England after losing five more to injury in their Six Nations victory over Scotland. Ireland claimed a well-earned...
