Simon Easterby on the TMO in the first test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking post-match on Saturday after his side’s 27-20 defeat, Ireland boss Farrell said they would seek feedback on those calls through “the right channels.” Asked yesterday whether...
Ireland to tour Georgia and Romania in 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will travel to Georgia and Romania in the summer of 2025. The tour will be the same time while the Lions tour Australia. With Ireland head coach in charge of the Lions, current defence...
Easterby: We Can’t Give South Africa Space This Weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant Coach Simon Easterby spoke about the areas for improvement in their performance as he says Ireland can’t give South Africa the same amount of space in the first half this weekend in Durban. Easterby...
Top14 Signings: The EPCR Stars Strengthening French Clubs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe now know the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pools for the 2024/25 campaign, and so it’s time to turn our attention to who might be on the field. In particularly, this...
de Allende focused on getting the job done in Durbs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende, who will set the new SA record as the most capped centre pairing with Jesse Kriel, said the record had no significance for him going into the series decider against...
Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Specman,...
The Irish prepare for the Springboks in Durban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter suffering two massive injury blows to hooker Dan Sheehan and scrum-half Craig Casey, The Irish have resumed training today and have regrouped in Durban ahead of the second test against the Springboks....
Junior Boks must forge ahead despite England loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks do not want to be defined by their defeats to England and Argentina in the pool phase of the World Rugby U20 Championship, and that's why they will continue to give it their all in...
Josh Ioane joins Connacht Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of talented All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs for the 2024/25 season. Ioane arrives with vast experience at the highest level of southern...
Springbok hooker pressures ref to watch Ireland scrum tactics
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has once again foound himself in controversy by putting pressure on referee Karl Dickson to keep an eye on Irelands “tricks” at scrum-time when the second...
