Match Preview: Leinster v Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA 50,000-plus crowd is expected at the Aviva Stadium for this much-anticipated meeting between arch rivals who know each other so well. There will be a host of Ireland World Cup squad members on duty...
Furlong, Conan and Henshaw to start against Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Munster in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening in Aviva Stadium has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen...
Andy Farrell believes spirit of outgoing Johnny Sexton can spur Ireland on
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Sexton and veteran wing Keith Earls are already confirmed to be heading for retirement. Andy Farrell believes the inspirational spirit of outgoing captain Johnny Sexton can help Ireland return...
Catt, Sheehan, Doris chat ahead of the All Black clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Catt, assistant coach On if winger Mack Hansen came through training: "Yep, everybody is fit. Mack was as looking as sprightly as ever." On Hansen wearing strapping on his calf: "He is all good,...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Quotes of the Day - 'Playing South Africa in Paris is wonderful, magnificent'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Friday, 13 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. “It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the sidelines because...
‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThree-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation. Garry Ringrose is determined to break new ground at the Rugby World Cup as he prepares for potentially the biggest...
IRE team announcement (v NZL): head coach Farrell, captain Sexton, Beirne, Keenan, Porter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, second-row Tadhg Beirne, full-back Hugo Keenan and prop Andrew Porter after the team was announced to play New Zealand in the quarter-final...
