ireland

Watson marks return with a try as Borthwick's men inflict more misery on hosts

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England made it back-to-back Six Nations wins as they overcame a beleaguered Wales 20-10 at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Wales, whose preparations for the game were hampered after a dispute with...

Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...

Six Nations Preview: Wales vs England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England travel to Wales on Saturday hoping to end a six-year wait for a win in Cardiff. Having kickstarted their campaign with a bonus-point win against Italy, another positive result at Principality...

Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...

Tom Tierney RIP

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby along with the IRFU and Munster Rugby are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Tom Tierney. He was 46. As a player, Tom represented Connacht from 2004-2008 as well as Galwegians,...

Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...

'Few people realise how close we came to disaster' – Wales coach Gatland keen to move on from contract dispute

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland is keen to "draw a line in the sand" ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England, saying the threat of strike action had taken the team "to the brink of disaster" this week. Saturday's...

Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...

Lawes set for England return, Biggar dropped as Gatland rings Wales changes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes is poised to make his England return at the Principality Stadium, while Dan Biggar drops to the bench as Warren Gatland has made nine changes to his team for the Six Nations clash on...

Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Craig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...