WATCH: Frawley drop goal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming off the bench, Ciarian Frawley spurred on the Irish to continue applying the pressure. It would eventually pay off as a drop goal from Frawley cut the deficit from 24-19 to 24-22. See...
WATCH: Conor Murray opens the scoring
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game between the South Africa and Ireland got off to a bruising start with a few of the Springbok players going off due to blood injuries. However the visitors were the first to get on the board when...
“Conor has a good kicking game, so we’ll be challenged under the high ball"
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the team would be playing for all South Africans when they take the field against Ireland in the Castle Lager Incoming Series decider in Durban on Saturday. Both...
Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
South Africa vs Ireland: A look at the scrum-half battle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish have officially named their team set to take on the Springboks in their second test on Saturday. All eyes will ascend on Kings Parks stadium for the final game of the two-game series. Bragging...
Caelan Doris named captain as Peter O’Mahony starts on the bench
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa in Durban (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time). Caelan Doris captains...
A head to head look at Argentina vs France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today. After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los...
IRFU to stop provinces signing overseas front row players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four provinces in Ireland, Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster will only be allowed to field Irish-qualified front-row players from 2025. Dividing his time between the U-20s in Cape...
Franco Mostert on Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Franco Mostert was adamant that they had to deliver a top-class performance in their second Castle Lager Incoming Series match against Ireland to register a series victory in Durban. The...
