Joe McCarthy rugby player
Joe McCarthy rugby player

Joe McCarthy

26th Mar 2001 1.98m/112kg No 4 Lock

United Rugby Championship – Semi Final Preview

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling start to the Play-Offs last week, just four teams now remain. Here we go! We're down to just four teams, with a spot in the 2025 Grand Final on the line, as our Semi-Final contestants...

Three changes as Leo Cullen names team to face Glasgow

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in the semi-finals  of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 2.45pm, live on...

O'Brien to earn 100th Leinster cap

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Scarlets in the quarter-finals  of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 3pm, live on RTÉ2...

Ciarán Frawley set to earn 100th Leinster cap as Leo Cullen names team to face Zebre Parma

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Zebre Parma in Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.15pm, live on RTÉ News...

British & Irish Lions Squad Announced

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The eyes of the rugby world fell upon the O2 arena in London, England where Ieuan Evans (B&I Lions Chair and Tour Manager) along with head coach Andy Farrell announced the touring squad for the...

Round 15 URC Team Announcements

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, APRIL 18   Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...

United Rugby Championship Round 15 Preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for Round 15.   Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 7.35pm, Friday Eben Etzebeth makes a very welcome return as he skippers a star-studded...

Henshaw in line for 100th Leinster cap

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six changes to starting XV as Tommy O'Brien to make first start in EuropeThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals...

Leinster name their match day 23

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris captains the side, with Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan joining him in the back row. Joe McCarthy has been named in the second row alongside RG Snyman. Dan Sheehan gets the nod at hooker,...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2024)

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland comfortably beat Italy 36-0 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last season. A dominant first-half display saw Ireland score three tries – through Jack Crowley, Dan Sheehan and Jack Conan –...