Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...
Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...
Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...
Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...
Farrell Makes Six Changes to Ireland Team to Face Italy in Rome
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named the Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome (Kick-off 2.15pm). There are six changes to the starting...
37-Man Ireland Squad Assembles for Italy Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have assembled 37 players to prepare for Round 3 of the 2023 Six Nations Championship as the squad travel to Rome to take on Italy this Saturday (Kick-off 2.15pm). Cian...
25 Retained for Ireland Mini Camp as Players Return to Provinces for URC Action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group will retain 25 players for the two day mini camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre later this week while the remainder of the squad have returned to their provinces to play...
Ireland Team Named to Host France at Sold Out Aviva Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day Squad to take on France at a packed Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the second round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship (Kick-off 2.15pm) Ireland...
Ireland Team Named To Face Wales In Guinness Six Nations Opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad to face Wales in the Principality Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship. Johnny...
Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...
