Ireland player ratings vs Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Cian Healy - 5 Conditions tough for the loose head. 2. Rory Best - 4 Ireland captain Rory Best pays tribute to Japan and says his team made unforced errors and fell on...
Carty to feature for Ireland against Japan with Sexton out
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Carty will replace Johnny Sexton at fly-half in one of four changes made by Ireland coach Joe Schmidt for the encounter with Rugby World Cup hosts Japan. Reigning World Rugby Player of the...
Schmidt: They Were First-Choice Selections And Played Like It
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsRugby World Cup debutants Jordan Larmour and Andrew Conway received praise from head coach Joe Schmidt in the aftermath of Ireland’s 27-3 bonus point win over Scotland in rain-hit Yokohama. The absence...
Winners & Losers: Ireland vs Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland managed to take charge of pool A after their bonus point victory against Scotland on Sunday. The Irish, who scored four tries and conceded none against the Scots, lead the group on points...
Sexton and Best lead the charge as Ireland prove their credentials
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers. Ireland have never made it past the...
Ireland player ratings vs Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland player ratings from their comprehensive win over Scotland. 1. Cian Healy - 7 Strong in the scrum as Ireland's front row all looked on point. Some big carries too. 😳 #IREvSCO...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland v Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt believes the enthusiasm and confidence of Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway and Jacob Stockdale will be "contagious" for Ireland in their opening Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland. The...
Ireland Name Team For Rugby World Cup Opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt has named his team for the Pool A match against Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Four players in the matchday 23 featured in the quarterfinal...
Predicting Ireland's team to face Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt heads into his opening 2019 Rugby World Cup match with Scotland with a number of his front line backs under an injury cloud. However, the New Zealander does have a full stocked...
Kearney adds to Ireland's injury worries
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland fullback Rob Kearney has emerged as a major doubt for Ireland’s World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday according to multiple reports. It is understood that veteran...
