Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings...
Ireland defence coach Easterby - 'No bigger game than New Zealand in a RWC quarter-final'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Easterby, defence coach On his reflections on the win over Scotland:“We were certainly delighted with the way we started the game. It couldn't have gone any better in terms of getting an early...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Bundee Aki Playing a Key Role in Ireland's Campaign
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki, the former Chiefs and Counties Manukau second five-eighths, played a significant role in Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa in their Sunday Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris. Ireland's...
Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September. John Fogarty, scrum...
RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn field reaction from Ireland's Mastercard Player of the Match Bundee Aki, captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell following their 13-8 win against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday,...
Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Bundee Aki, Mastercard Player of the Match and centre On the crowd:"I am lost for words, these Irish fans are incredible. I have never witnessed anything like this, the travel crowd...
Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men...
Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men head to...
Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s...
