Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says Ireland are braced for the “toughest game we’ve ever faced” ahead of a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Paris. The world’s...
Irish 23 named to make history against the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand at Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe on mend ahead of New Zealand showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured Ireland wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe are “making good strides” ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, while James Ryan is seeing a specialist...
Stuart McCloskey banishes retirement thoughts to enjoy memorable World Cup debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHis 11-day-old son Kasper was among the Stade de France crowd as Ireland beat Scotland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irish...
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...
Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s men have topped the Test world rankings since upsetting New Zealand last summer. View this post on Instagram A post...
Ireland boss Andy Farrell relishing New Zealand clash after dumping out Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland banished any lingering doubts of an early World Cup exit with a crushing 36-14 success to set up a quarter-final contest with New Zealand. Andy Farrell insists a World Cup quarter-final...
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...
Ireland sweating on injuries to Mack Hansen, James Ryan and James Lowe ahead of All Blacks quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell says Ireland won't know the extent of the injuries suffered by Mack Hansen, James Lowe and James Ryan until tomorrow at the earliest. Hansen was forced off with a calf injury during...
Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France. South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...
