Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
The 11 uncapped players included in the Ireland squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lock James Ryan will captain Ireland during their Summer Series tests against Japan and USA with 11 uncapped players included in the squad. Commenting on the squad Andy Farrell said: "I...
Ireland Squad Confirmed For Summer Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Summer Series which features two Tests in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The match against Japan...
Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
Munster Rugby Injury Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing an accident over the weekend the below player update has been issued by the Munster Rugby medical department. Mike Haley, CJ Stander, Damian de Allende and...
Four Irishmen in Alan Quinlan's British & Irish Lions Test XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo months out from the first British and Irish Lions test against South Africa, Alan Quinlan has picked his British and Irish Lions Test XV. The former Ireland flanker has picked an...
O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks. Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...
Munster Rugby Injury Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of our Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park on Friday (7.35pm). Paddy Patterson has...
Friday Round 3 Rainbow Cup Team Sheets - Irish Derbies
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday's Irish Derby games in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #MUNvCON Matt...
Jamie Roberts backs van der Merwe for starting test role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time British and Irish Lions tourist, Jamie Roberts backs Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe to 'light up South Africa' for the British and Irish Lions this summer. The South African...
