South Africa vs Ireland: A look at the scrum-half battle
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish have officially named their team set to take on the Springboks in their second test on Saturday. All eyes will ascend on Kings Parks stadium for the final game of the two-game series. Bragging...
de Allende focused on getting the job done in Durbs
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende, who will set the new SA record as the most capped centre pairing with Jesse Kriel, said the record had no significance for him going into the series decider against...
Sheehan set to miss second test against Springboks
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Dan Sheehan will miss the second Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday, a member of the touring party told media on Monday. “Dan suffered a serious knee...
Farrell Names Ireland Team To Face South Africa In Pretoria
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face South Africa in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time, live on Sky Sports...
Aki And Wafer Win Player Of The Year
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki and Aoife Wafer were voted the Players’ Players of the Year at the annual Rugby Player Ireland Awards ceremony in Dublin tonight. Following a fine campaign,...
Connacht squad to face Munster
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Munster (k/o 5.15pm). There are three enforced changes from the starting team...
URC Round 16 Squad Announcements
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 16 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #DRAvSTO Chris...
Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup meeting with Benetton
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPete Wilkins has named his side for Sunday's EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Benetton in Treviso. There are four changes from the side that beat Pau last week - with three of them due to...
5 standout performers in Ireland’s title-winning Six Nations side
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland claimed back-to-back Guinness Six Nations titles by beating Scotland in Dublin. Here, the PA news agency picks out five standout performers for Andy Farrell’s side during the championship. TADHG...
Ireland vs Scotland: The standout performers
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish have done it! Back to back titles have been secured, and a strong message has been sent to the world champion Springboks that the north is coming, ahead of the South African Incoming Series. After...
