URC Round 13 Preview
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby v Connacht Rugby, Saturday, 1pm A meeting of two teams just on the edge of the play-off zone, with tenth taking on ninth, so there’s much at stake. Both sides will...
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
Four wins but defeat to England – How Ireland won the 2024 Guinness Six Nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland retained the Guinness Six Nations title following victory over Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency looks at their route to another championship triumph. FRANCE 17 IRELAND 38 –...
5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...
Ireland secure back-to-back Six Nations titles with nervy win over Scotland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland became back-to-back Guinness Six Nations champions by crushing Scotland’s quest for a first Triple Crown in 34 years with a scrappy 17-13 win. Andy Farrell’s hosts were well below...
Ireland crowned Champions again
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland clinched the Guinness Men’s Six Nations with a hard-fought 17-13 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Prop Andrew Porter scored the decisive try after Dan Sheehan had touched down in...
Match Preview: Ireland V Scotland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will clinch the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations with a win over Scotland Ireland can secure successive Guinness Men’s Six Nations crowns with a win against Scotland in Dublin...
Andy Farrell dismisses talk of Six Nations ‘anti-climax’ after Grand Slam bid ends
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell dismissed suggestions retaining the Guinness Six Nations title could now feel like an anti-climax after Ireland’s hyped quest for back-to-back Grand Slams was crushed. The reigning...
England wreck Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams with last-gasp win at Twickenham
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith’s stoppage-time drop goal rewarded England’s standout performance of the Steve Borthwick era as the Guinness Six Nations title race was taken to the final weekend with a 23-22...
England vs Ireland: As it happend
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's hopes of a grand slam where taken away by an outstanding English performance with Marcus Smith securing victory with a late drop goal to give England a first victory over Ireland in 5...