Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition. Question marks initially surrounded Sheehan’s...
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are not thinking about anything beyond Scotland as they seek to avoid complacency following previous World Cup failures. Andy Farrell’s men are within touching...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell’s men...
Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”. Andy Farrell’s...
Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa. The...
RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn field reaction from Ireland's Mastercard Player of the Match Bundee Aki, captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell following their 13-8 win against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday,...
Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa
1 year 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 reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Bundee Aki, Mastercard Player of the Match and centre On the crowd:"I am lost for words, these Irish fans are incredible. I have never witnessed anything like this, the travel crowd...
Team Announcement Press Conference: Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...
