The Changes Andy Farrell Could Make To Face France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's opening game of the Six Nations did not go to plan with Andy Farrell's men going down 21-16 to Wales in Cardiff. While Farrell's men were on the wrong side of the result, Ireland's performance...
Two Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Six Nations Squad, Furlong Returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are two uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the Six Nations. The Ireland coaching group have selected a squad of 36 players for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations Championships. Jonathan...
Leo Cullen throws a curveball with Ross Byrne's positional switch
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving slipped to their first defeat of the PRO14 campaign against Connacht last week, Leinster have made an intriguing change ahead of their clash against Ulster this weekend with flyhalf Ross Byrne selected...
'Accidental collision' - Pierre Brousset's decision not to punish Tom Wood leaves fans puzzled
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster marched to a 35-19 victory over Northampton Saints in their second Champions Cup game of the 2020/21 season. Leo Cullen's men were made to work hard for their win by a largely changed...
Earls double guides Ireland to a comprehensive win
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieth Earls scored a brace while Cian Healy also got the scoreboard as Ireland finished 2020 on a high with a 31-16 triumph over Scotland. The win saw Andy Farrell's men secure third place in the...
Ireland Team Named For Third Place Playoff
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has named his Match Day squad as Scotland come to the Aviva Stadium for Saturday’s final Autumn Nations Cup clash to decide third place. The uncapped Ulster...
Jonathan Sexton set to return for play-off clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain and flyhalf Jonathan Sexton is set to return for Ireland's final Autumn Nations Cup clash against Scotland this weekend. Sexton suffered a hamstring injury and missed Ireland's...
Billy Burns & Stuart McCloskey start for Ireland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named the side to play Georgia in the Guinness Series at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The uncapped Shane Daly is included in a much changed match day 23 that will again...
Analysis: Maro Itoje's all action performance against Ireland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje was at the centre of a dominant pack performance by England on Saturday as Eddie Jones' charges surged to a 18-7 victory over Ireland. England were particularly dominant upfront...
Ireland Player Ratings v England
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland succumbed to an 18-7 defeat at the hands of England on Saturday at Twickenham. Andy Farrell's men struggled to break through the England defence which was resolute despite...
