Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
Ireland Squad Confirmed For Summer Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Summer Series which features two Tests in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The match against Japan...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
The Connacht Team That Beat A Powerful Leinster Side In The 2016 PRO12 Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Connacht claimed their first Pro12 title at Murrayfield. The side coached by Pat Lam scored three tries through Tiernan O’Halloran, Niyi Adeolokun and Matt Healy. Leinster...
Friday Round 3 Rainbow Cup Team Sheets - Irish Derbies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Friday's Irish Derby games in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #MUNvCON Matt...
Caelan Doris returns in the starting XV for Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris is set to feature for the first time for Leinster since their 10-13 win over Munster in January. The Irish International has been selected at no.8 for Leinster's Rainbow Cup clash against...
Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer. The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...
Tadhg Furlong confirms that he turned down a longer IRFU contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has revealed that he turned down a longer contract offer from the IRFU. The 28-year-old has reiterated that he is "very happy" with...
Tadhg Furlong extends contract with Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has extended his contract with the IRFU to the end of the 2021-22 season. Furlong recently had a long spell on the sidelines through injury but...
Brian O’Driscoll picks his British and Irish Lions starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has picked a British and Irish Lions XV following the confirmation of the 37-man squad to tour South Africa on Thursday. O’Driscoll selected his starting team for Off...
