Simon Easterby rugby player
Simon Easterby rugby player

Simon Easterby

21st Jul 1975 1.91m/95kg Coach

Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...

Bundee Aki Playing a Key Role in Ireland's Campaign

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bundee Aki, the former Chiefs and Counties Manukau second five-eighths, played a significant role in Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa in their Sunday Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris.   Ireland's...

Scrum coach Fogarty (IRE) - 'Bundee is having a hell of a tournament'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty on Sunday after their 13-8 Pool B victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday, 23 September.   John Fogarty, scrum...

RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On field reaction from Ireland's Mastercard Player of the Match Bundee Aki, captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell following their 13-8 win against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday,...

Ireland reaction (Aki, captain Sexton, head coach Farrell)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION Bundee Aki, Mastercard Player of the Match and centre On the crowd:"I am lost for words, these Irish fans are incredible. I have never witnessed anything like this, the travel crowd...

Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby.   Andy Farrell’s men...

Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby. Andy Farrell’s men head to...

Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s...

Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup. Fly-half Sexton returned from an absence of almost six months due to injury and suspension...

Ireland - All you need to know ahead of RWC2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some Quick Facts:1854 - Dublin University (Trinity College Dublin) was the first organised Rugby Football Club in Ireland 1875 - First International match played on 15th February 1875 (vs England) 1879...