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Ireland Player Ratings

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was not to be for an undercooked Irish side in Chicago as they fell 13-26 to the All Blacks. Here are the Irish player ratings   Andrew Porter - 6:Not a great day out for the loosehead, two...

Watch this beautifully worked try by the All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beautifully worked try by the All Blacks 👌 pic.twitter.com/CimFP9ug8R — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) November 1, 2025

Erasmus pleased with win but bracing for big battles

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

The All Blacks lay down the Haka in Chicago.

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Always iconic.The All Blacks lay down the Haka in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/TfJbuiPWZd — Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 1, 2025

Duhan van der Merwe to reach 50 against USA

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe will win his 50th Scotland cap on Saturday in the Quilter Nations Series opener against USA at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, kick-off 5:40pm – live on TNT Sports. Stafford...

Jack Crowley rewarded with start against the All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There has been plenty of debate around why Jack Crowley is overlooked as the Ireland starting 10 but one thing is for sure and that is he has broken the door down this season on his current form. We will...

Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...

Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face New Zealand In Chicago

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Gallagher Cup clash against New Zealand at Soldier Field (Kick-off 3.10pm local time/8.10pm...

Lam names his Barbarians to face AB XV

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hanro Liebenberg will captain Barbarian F.C as they take on All Blacks XV at the Gtech Community Stadium, London, on Saturday (1:15pm). The Leicester Tigers star is one of eleven South Africans in the...

Scott Robertson shares his thoughts on the Ireland clash, history and the players

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In recent years Ireland have the upper hand when it comes to playing the All Blacks. New Zealand and, head coach, Scott Robertson are well aware of the history and what this fixture brings For 111 years,...