Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMUNSTER ARE UNDERSTOOD to be closing in on the signing of tighthead prop Oli Jager, who has been playing with the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2017. The former Ireland U18 international grew up in Kildare...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
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...
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...
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFord and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...
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...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit. Andy Farrell’s men have topped the world rankings for...
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...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages. Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a...
