Irish 23 named to make history against the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand at Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson revealed Test centurion Peter O’Mahony has been dubbed the “Haggard Badger” by his Ireland team-mates. O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps...
Kleyn (RSA) - 'There's animosity between Irish and Scots'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa second-row Jean Kleyn at a media briefing on Wednesday, 4 October. Jean Kleyn, second row On how he sees the game between Ireland and Scotland playing out: "We’re probably...
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...
Conor Murray lauds Ireland’s ability to switch focus ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray believes Ireland are now far better at “flipping the page” following a big win as they bid to back up beating South Africa by securing a quarter-final spot when they face Scotland. Experienced...
Centre Am to replace injured wing Mapimpi for South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed centre Lukhanyo Am has replaced wing Makazole Mapimpi in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Mapimpi fractured his cheek bone in the Springboks' 49-18 win against Tonga on...
Tonga reaction (head coach Kefu, captain Tameifuna, Coleman, Fekitoa, Piutau)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Adam Coleman, lock On the physical battle: "Tonga try to play the same type of game as South Africa does. It’s very physical, it’s in both teams' DNA. It was a very physical test...
Women’s Rugby Update As Bemand Names Co-Captains
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdel McMahon and Sam Monaghan named Co-Captains for World Rugby WXV3 The IRFU has today given an update on the women’s game in Ireland and officially introduced new Head Coach for the women’s...
Cummings, Matthews (Scotland) - 'It was a whirlwind 24 hours'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Scott Cummings on Tuesday as they prepare to face Romania in Lille on Saturday, 30 September. Scott Cummings, second-row On how they have emerged physically...
Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree Signs New Contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Head Coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at the province until at least 2026. In his first season as Head Coach...
