Emerging Ireland Squad Update
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Wednesday’s opening victory against The Pumas in Bloemfontein, Leinster’s Rob Russell (hand) will play no further part in the tour. Munster loosehead prop George...
Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa. Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...
Easterby: We Can’t Give South Africa Space This Weekend
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant Coach Simon Easterby spoke about the areas for improvement in their performance as he says Ireland can’t give South Africa the same amount of space in the first half this weekend in Durban. Easterby...
Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will travel to South Africa this Autumn to play three matches against Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition, providing high potential players with an opportunity to connect...
Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the eight quarter-finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrugal France take on the error-prone Springboks, while England and Fiji promise a clash of two styles. Can Argentina break the wall of Welsh defence, and will Ireland make history against the free-running...
Rookie Jimmy O’Brien ready to take on New Zealand if injuries bite for Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have no concerns about potentially thrusting Test rookie Jimmy O’Brien into a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they anxiously wait on the availability of first-choice wings...
Ireland defence coach Easterby - 'No bigger game than New Zealand in a RWC quarter-final'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Easterby, defence coach On his reflections on the win over Scotland:“We were certainly delighted with the way we started the game. It couldn't have gone any better in terms of getting an early...
