Ireland made 'step up' in tense Argentina victory, says Doris
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Caelan Doris said the team made a clear step up in Friday's thrilling victory over Argentina, but he knows further improvements are needed for future games. Ireland edged out Argentina...
Autumn Nations Series TOTW
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySome great games this weekend with France beating the All Blacks by a points, the Springboks winning at HQ, Ireland beating Los Pumas and the Wallabies thumping Wales. Here is our Team of the Week Tamaiti...
France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...
Massive defensive effort by Josh vd Flier
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh van der Flier put in another great defensive effort in Ireland's win over Argentina. vd Flier made 24 of his 26 tackles.
Ireland hang on as Los Pumas strike late
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThree first half tries put Ireland in the driving seat taking a 22-9 lead into the break. Argentina fought back in the second half and held the Irish attack at bay with some great defensive sets. It...
Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Dan Sheehan injury update
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan visited his alma mater today, and gave an update on his injury. Sheehan damaged his ACL during Ireland’s first Test against South Africa last month, but it...
Healy in line to equal Ireland cap record versus Argentina
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's Ireland cap record when they face New Zealand in Friday's autumn international in Dublin. The 37-year-old prop has represented his country on 132 occasions...
Kearney Joins World Rugby Executive Board
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational Rugby Players’ representatives Rob Kearney and Melodie Robinson have been appointed to the Executive Board of World Rugby. The historic decision to have players...
Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. At 54, Robinson becomes...
