Johnny Sexton regrets ‘mistake’ which landed him 3-match suspension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton says he regrets his behaviour following Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle that left him with a three-game suspension. Speaking publicly...
Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...
5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland complete their World Cup warm-up fixtures on Saturday by taking on Samoa in Bayonne. Head coach Andy Farrell is due to reveal his final 33-man squad for the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Here,...
Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad. Head coach Farrell...
Iain Henderson captains Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Samoa in Saturday’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne (Kick-off 8.45pm local...
Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.Andy Farrell expects World Cup referees to be “red-hot” on foul play and says Ireland are striving...
England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were beaten by Ireland and had Billy Vunipola sent off. Stand-in captain Courtney Lawes insists England will “relentlessly” strive for improvement and “won’t give...
Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes for swift disciplinary...
Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering...
Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...
