Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.Andy Farrell expects World Cup referees to be “red-hot” on foul play and says Ireland are striving...
England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were beaten by Ireland and had Billy Vunipola sent off. Stand-in captain Courtney Lawes insists England will “relentlessly” strive for improvement and “won’t give...
Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes for swift disciplinary...
Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering...
Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...
Mack Hansen has Keith Earls’ initials shaved in green hair ahead of milestone
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland wing Mack Hansen has marked the occasion of Keith Earls’ 100th Test cap by having his team-mate’s initials shaved into an eye-catching green haircut. The Connacht player sported ‘KE’...
Ireland Team Named to Face England at Aviva Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Nations Series clash against England at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 5.30pm, live on RTÉ 2 and...
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad. Stockdale...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
Blade & Dixon named Connacht Players of the Year 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaolin Blade and Orla Dixon have been named the Connacht Rugby Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year for 2022/23. The pair were announced as the big winners at Saturday's annual Connacht...
