Goodman eager to renew acquaintances with Munster a decade on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have dominated this rivalry for over a decade now but the last meeting between the sides was Munster’s URC semi-final win at the same Lansdowne Road address last May and Goodman doesn’t...
Stats review - the figures behind the losing quarter-finalists
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust 23 points separated the eight teams across four thrilling quarter-finals but what made the crucial differences and sent Ireland, France, Wales and Fiji home? Wales (29-17 loss to Argentina) Wales...
Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAgony for Ireland once more. Despite beating the defending champions to top a hugely competitive Pool B and playing an integral part in one of the greatest quarter-finals ever, they failed once again to...
Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand. Jack Conan says failing to give Johnny Sexton a fairytale farewell at the Rugby...
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...
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...
Irish 23 named to make history against the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand at Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France. South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...
Henderson and Sheehan start - Ireland name team to play Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting side to face Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October, with Iain Henderson coming into the second...
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
