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'I haven't done anything wrong' - Ireland prop Porter defends Dupont challenge

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Porter insists there was no malice in his challenge on Antoine Dupont, which resulted in the France skipper rupturing cruciate knee ligaments. Dupont was forced off after just 30 minutes at the...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2024)

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland comfortably beat Italy 36-0 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last season. A dominant first-half display saw Ireland score three tries – through Jack Crowley, Dan Sheehan and Jack Conan –...

Ireland Team Named To Face Italy In Rome

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Simon Easterby has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad, for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations Round 5 clash against Italy in Rome...

Frost commits to the Wallabies and Brumbies

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are delighted to announce Nick Frost has re-committed to Australian Rugby. The 25-year-old’s new contract will see him remain in the nation’s capital until...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2023)

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

After thrashing the Italians for three straight tournaments, Ireland were pushed hard as they recorded a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. A high-tempo first half which ended 24-17 in Ireland's...

Henry Pollock on debut as Borthwick names side to face Wales

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his starting XV to play Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday 15 March (kick-off 4.45pm, live on BBC One). Saturday’s Test match...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2022)

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

After scoring 6 tries in 2021, Ireland added three more tries to the previous seasons tally, and scored ran in 9 tries as they hammered Italy 57-6 at the Aviva Stadium. The visitors were reduced to 13...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2021)

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland thumped Italy on their way to scoring six tries in Rome as they defeated Italy 48-10, to record their first victory of the 2021 Six Nations campaign. The visitors dominated their hosts throughout...

Last 5 Games: Italy v Ireland (2020)

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

This fixture saw Irish talisman and fullback Hugo Keenan score a brace of tries on his international debut as Ireland racked up a bonus-point 50-17 victory over Italy in Dublin.  This match saw Keenan...

England clash is Wales' World Cup final, says George

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England vice-captain Jamie George says Wales will treat Saturday's clash between the teams in Cardiff like a World Cup final, as the Six Nations builds towards an exciting finale. With one matchday remaining,...