Joe McCarthy takes influence from NFL but committed to Ireland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Ireland star Joe McCarthy has been taking inspiration from American football but has no plans to follow former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit in chasing an NFL career. Leinster lock McCarthy has been...
The BKT United Rugby Championship returns
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend of BKT United Rugby Championship action returns following Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup and the international break with the start of the Guinness Six Nations. Friday...
URC Round 10 Match Officials
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Scarlets...
Osborne and Byrne both increasing training load ahead of Benetton tie
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 10 clash against Benetton Rugby on Saturday afternoon at 3pm (Live on RTÉ2...
James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking Ireland fly-half chance in his stride
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fly-half Jack Crowley is taking the challenge of filling Johnny Sexton’s shoes in his stride and “could go far”, according to team-mate James Lowe. Test rookie Crowley marked...
Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face Italy At Aviva Stadium
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon (Kick-off 3pm). Ireland opened their...
Match Preview: Ireland vs Italy
9 months 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,...
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose ‘progressing nicely’ ahead of Italy clash
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are hopeful centre Garry Ringrose will be available for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin. Leinster co-captain Ringrose is “progressing nicely” in his...
Murphy Names Ireland U20s Team For Italy Clash In Cork
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations clash against Italy at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.15pm). Ireland opened their 2024...
