Sexton Ruled out as Carty joins Ireland Squad ahead of Pumas Fixture
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnny Sexton twisted a knee and ankle against NZ at the weekend which will rule him out of action for between 4-6 weeks. The Ireland captain will remain with the squad this week as the team prepares...
Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have beaten New Zealand for a second time at the Aviva Stadium claiming a 29-20 win. Tries from James Lowe and Ronan Kelleher helped Ireland to their victory in a stunning test in Dublin. Here...
Andy Farrell makes one change to his pack for All Blacks clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland matchday squad to play New Zealand this coming Saturday at a sold out Aviva Stadium While captain Johnny Sexton is...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week. A doubleheader kicked things off with...
Mack Hansen links up with Ireland squad as Henshaw continues rehab
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht winger Mack Hansen will train with the Ireland squad this week as the group focuses in on Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 1pm). Robbie...
Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...
SA vs British & Irish Lions: what the experts said
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks levelled the series in Cape Town on Saturday evening with a 27-9 defeat of the British & Irish Lions. It was a game with plenty of niggle after a stormy build-up...
B&I Lions Player Ratings v Springboks - 2nd test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa outclassed the British and Irish Lions 27-9 in an ill-tempered second Test to level the series in Cape Town and set up a decider. Here is how we rated Warren Gatland's men in defeat. Stuart...
Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa must take their frustration over officiating out on the British and Irish Lions when then they attempt to keep the series alive on Saturday. The Lions roared back in the second half of an...
Murray, Harris & Vunipola start second Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has made three changes to the starting XV which beat the Springboks last Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the Castle Lager Lions Series. Conor Murray...