‘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...
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 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 vs Scotland: The moments that made the difference
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning 6 nations champions and world number one Ireland, made fairly easy work of Celtic rivals Scotland in the final Pool B fixture of the Rugby World Cup this evening. In a blowout first half performance,...
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...
Henderson and Sheehan start - Ireland name team to play Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to his starting side to face Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October, with Iain Henderson coming into the second...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
Farrell Names Ireland Team to Face Springboks in Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa at the Stade de France (Kick-off 9pm local time/8pm...
Ireland won’t change approach against Springboks ‘Nuke squad’ – Caelan Doris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris admits to initially being shocked by the sheer size of the South Africa team but insists facing the fearsome might of the so-called ‘Bomb Squad’ will not significantly alter Ireland’s...
