Garry Ringrose and James Ryan announced as co-captains for 2023/24
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGood morning all,Leinster Rugby Head Coach, Leo Cullen, has this morning confirmed that Garry Ringrose and James Ryan have been announced as Leinster Rugby co-captains for the season ahead.Having...
Catt, Sheehan, Doris chat ahead of the All Black clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Catt, assistant coach On if winger Mack Hansen came through training: "Yep, everybody is fit. Mack was as looking as sprightly as ever." On Hansen wearing strapping on his calf: "He is all good,...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
IRE team announcement (v NZL): head coach Farrell, captain Sexton, Beirne, Keenan, Porter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, second-row Tadhg Beirne, full-back Hugo Keenan and prop Andrew Porter after the team was announced to play New Zealand in the quarter-final...
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says Ireland are braced for the “toughest game we’ve ever faced” ahead of a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris. The world’s...
Andy Farrell gives some insight into Ireland's 23
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On being able to name the same starting XV: “People get injured and there are always bangs at the start of the week. Some turn round a lot quicker than you would expect....
Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe are “making good strides” ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, while James Ryan is seeing a specialist...
Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings...
