One last hurdle for Farrell to restore Irish invincibility
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf Ireland’s journey to the top of the world rankings was eventful, then their quest for a fourth-ever Grand Slam has been nothing short of tumultuous. Andy Farrell’s side had to...
Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson out of England game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland duo Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson have been ruled of Saturday's Grand Slam decider with England Centre Ringrose was stretchered off in the closing stages of Sunday's win over Scotland...
Ireland Squad in Recovery Mode After Murrayfield Mayhem
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad flew back to Dublin on Sunday night and today the focus is on recovery after a physically tough Test match against Scotland in Murrayfield. The side has confirmed that Garry...
'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell joked Ireland may have to borrow players from a local side's Under-12s to face England after losing five more to injury in their Six Nations victory over Scotland. Ireland claimed a well-earned...
Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland defeated Scotland 22-7 in an entertaining Six Nations contest at Murrayfield to move to within one victory of landing a first Grand Slam since 2018. Andy Farrell's side had defeated Wales, France...
Preview: Scotland vs Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyYou have to go back a long way for a clash between Scotland and Ireland that had more riding on it than Sunday’s encounter at BT Murrayfield. While defeat in Paris in Round 3 ended Scottish hopes...
Sexton Returns to Captain Ireland at Murrayfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton returns to the side to face Scotland this Sunday at BT Murrayfield in Round 4 of the 2023 Six Nations Championship (Kick-off 3pm). Sexton missed the Round 3 fixture...
Ireland 37-Man Squad to Assemble Ahead of Round 4 Trip to Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad reassembled last night ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations Round 4 clash away to Scotland at BT Murrayfield (Kick-off 3pm). 37 players will commence preparations...
Julien Marchand secures EPCR Player of the Year nomination
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain captain Julien Marchand is among the nominees for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year award after leading the five-time champions to four straight wins in this season’s pool stage. The...
27 Players Retained for Ireland Mini Camp and Aviva Open Session
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the Ireland Coaching Team have retained a group of 27 players to partake in a two day mini-camp later this week which culminates in an Open Training Session against Richie Murphy’s...