Match Preview: Ireland vs Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations Rugby Championship is one of the most highly anticipated events in the rugby calendar, showcasing the finest talents from across Europe in a battle for supremacy. As the tournament unfolds,...
Mike Catt confident there is plenty more to come from fly-half Jack Crowley
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland assistant coach Mike Catt insists there is plenty more to come from rookie fly-half Jack Crowley ahead of his maiden Guinness Six Nations appearance in Dublin. Crowley celebrated his full debut...
Munster gear up for Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad started preparations today (Tuesday) ahead of Friday week’s URC round 10 clash against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets (7.35pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). There are no fresh...
Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France. Andy Farrell hailed Ireland’s ruthlessness and composure after their Guinness Six Nations title defence was...
Ireland lay down a marker with record win in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam champions Ireland laid down a marker with an emphatic 38-17 over France in Marseille in the opening game of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations. The last two winners of...
France v Ireland Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations will kick off with a bang in Marseille on Friday night when France host Ireland. A battle between the two most recent Grand Slam champions should deliver...
Ireland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs has so often been the case before, 2023 saw Ireland’s heroics in spring precede a fall in autumn. Once again, head coach Andy Farrell must pick his men up ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Traditionally,...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be courageous in Six Nations opener against France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell has handed starts to Test rookies Joe McCarthy, Calvin Nash and Jack Crowley. Andy Farrell has urged Ireland to be courageous when they take on formidable pre-tournament favourites France in a...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face France In Marseille
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday night’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations opener against France in Marseille (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
