O'Connell expresses frustration at Ireland's set-piece effort
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland forward coach Paul O’Connell has expressed frustration at his pack’s sub-par performance in the set-piece against the All Blacks – a major contributing factor to Ireland’s...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
Ireland Team To Face New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will take to the field at Eden Park in Auckland in the first Test of the three Test Series against New Zealand. Jonathan Sexton...
All Black scrumhalf duo named in Maori All Blacks squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a strong squad ahead of his team’s two-match series against Ireland. After missing out on the All Blacks' squad, TJ Perenara...
Five uncapped players included in Ireland's 40-man squad for New Zealand tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has named an extended 40-player squad for the five game Tour of New Zealand this summer. Johnny Sexton will captain the squad in what...
Defeated Leinster dominate tournament statistics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby produced some scintillating rugby on their way to this season’s Heineken Champions Cup final. Although the Irish province were defeated by Stade Rochelais in the showpiece game in...
Sexton chief points-scorer after haul in final defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton finished this season’s Heineken Champions Cup as the leading points-scorer as he racked up 18 of Leinster Rugby’s 21 points in their final defeat to Stade Rochelais. Below,...
Spain cite eligibility 'inconsistencies' with Irish and Scottish players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a bid to appeal their ban from the 2023 RWC, Spain are planning to cite Irish internationals James Lowe and Bundee Aki, as well as Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman as cases of players with eligibility...
European Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby wing forward, Josh van der Flier, has rounded off an outstanding European season by being named EPCR European Player of the Year 2022.Van der Flier becomes the third Leinster player...
