Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Antoine Dupont named Player of the 2023 Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont, the France and Stade Toulousain scrum half, has been named the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship, after fans were asked to vote from a shortlist of six nominees. This...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: Ireland v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDublin is ready for one hell of a party. 140 years since the first Home Nations was played, Ireland stand on the precipice of a first Grand Slam in their biggest city – and on St.Patrick’s...
Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris and Dan Sheehan have been passed fit to start Ireland's Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend of Six Nations action. The pair were two of five Ireland...
Ireland Squad Named For Guinness Six Nations Super Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will take on England at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening (Kick-off 5pm) for the chance to claim the Guinness Six Nations Championship title, the Triple Crown and a fourth...
Ireland Squad in Recovery Mode After Murrayfield Mayhem
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad flew back to Dublin on Sunday night and today the focus is on recovery after a physically tough Test match against Scotland in Murrayfield. The side has confirmed that Garry...
'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell joked Ireland may have to borrow players from a local side's Under-12s to face England after losing five more to injury in their Six Nations victory over Scotland. Ireland claimed a well-earned...
Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland defeated Scotland 22-7 in an entertaining Six Nations contest at Murrayfield to move to within one victory of landing a first Grand Slam since 2018. Andy Farrell's side had defeated Wales, France...
Preview: Scotland vs Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyYou have to go back a long way for a clash between Scotland and Ireland that had more riding on it than Sunday’s encounter at BT Murrayfield. While defeat in Paris in Round 3 ended Scottish hopes...