Ross Byrne rugby player
Ross Byrne rugby player

Ross Byrne

8th Apr 1995 1.91m/92kg Fly Half

'Accidental collision' - Pierre Brousset's decision not to punish Tom Wood leaves fans puzzled

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster marched to a 35-19 victory over Northampton Saints in their second Champions Cup game of the 2020/21 season.   Leo Cullen's men were made to work hard for their win by a largely changed...

Earls double guides Ireland to a comprehensive win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieth Earls scored a brace while Cian Healy also got the scoreboard as Ireland finished 2020 on a high with a 31-16 triumph over Scotland. The win saw Andy Farrell's men secure third place in the...

Ireland Team Named For Third Place Playoff

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his Match Day squad as Scotland come to the Aviva Stadium for Saturday’s final Autumn Nations Cup clash to decide third place. The uncapped Ulster...

Jonathan Sexton set to return for play-off clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland captain and flyhalf Jonathan Sexton is set to return for Ireland's final Autumn Nations Cup clash against Scotland this weekend.   Sexton suffered a hamstring injury and missed Ireland's...

Billy Burns & Stuart McCloskey start for Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Coaching Team have named the side to play Georgia in the Guinness Series at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The uncapped Shane Daly is included in a much changed match day 23 that will again...

Analysis: Maro Itoje's all action performance against Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje was at the centre of a dominant pack performance by England on Saturday as Eddie Jones' charges surged to a 18-7 victory over Ireland.   England were particularly dominant upfront...

Ireland Player Ratings v England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland succumbed to an 18-7 defeat at the hands of England on Saturday at Twickenham.     Andy Farrell's men struggled to break through the England defence which was resolute despite...

Is Ross Byrne Johnny Sexton’s successor? And other Test talking points

4 years ago by Rugby World

Jacob Whitehead gives his thoughts ahead of another busy weekend of international rugbyMan at No 10: Ross Byrne starts at fly-half against England (Getty Images)Jacob Whitehead gives his thoughts ahead...

‘Ross Deserves His Chance Against England’ – Farrell

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has given his full backing to Ross Byrne after naming the Leinster out-half to start in Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup showdown with England. A debutant against Italy...

James Ryan Leads Ireland As Andy Farrell Makes Four Changes

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Ryan will lead an Ireland team that shows four changes to the side that took the field against Wales.   Andy Farrell has named the match day squad for the second game of the Autumn Nations...