Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...
Ireland beat Boks in battle of titans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland cemented their status as the number one-ranked side in world rugby as they edged an enthralling tussle with defending champions South Africa at the Stade de France. Manie Libbok’s early...
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell, forwards coach On what sort of performance it will take to beat the Springboks: “It’s going to take a big performance for sure. They are an excellent side, they have...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
Farrell Names Ireland Team to Face Springboks in Paris
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa at the Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Ireland record holder Johnny Sexton expects challengers to his new crown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton joked his young son will chase down his record after he became Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer in a crushing Rugby World Cup win over Tonga. Captain Sexton stylishly surpassed...
‘Incredible character, top man’ – Peter O’Mahony hails Ireland wing Mack Hansen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O’Mahony says Ireland squad would be lost without “characters” like Mack Hansen in their camp at the Rugby World Cup. Wing Hansen will make his full tournament debut against...
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga. Captain Sexton is on...
Hansen returns as Ireland name team to face Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has recalled wing Mack Hansen and also brought in scrum-half Conor Murray, fit-again hooker Ronan Kelleher and flanker Josh van der Flier to the starting side to face Tonga...
Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in the baking heat of Bordeaux. Captain Sexton, playing...
