Johnny Sexton appointed Assistant Coach of the British & Irish Lions
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton, who retired from playing after the RWC2023 tournamentm has been appointed Assistant Coach of the British & Irish Lions. Sexton has since been involved in the Ireland set up as a consultant....
O’Connell To Lead Ireland As Humphreys Congratulates Lions Coaches
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell will take charge of the Ireland squad for the Summer Tour matches against Georgia and Portugal as Simon Easterby has been named in the British & Irish Lions coaching staff along...
British & Irish Lions assistant coaches named for tour down under
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions confirmed the appointment of five new Assistant Coaches. Head Coach Andy Farrell bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions. John Dalziel (Scotland),...
Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will travel to South Africa this Autumn to play three matches against Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition, providing high potential players with an opportunity to connect...
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland could welcome back quartet for England showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager are in contention for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday. Leinster centre Ringrose is yet to feature...
'A few guys fumigate their beds naturally, especially the front five' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"This is as big a moment as you’ll get in your career. It’s all or nothing for us. It’s a hugely exciting challenge, the stuff of dreams for players to go out in an arena like this with...
James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home. James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...
Bundee Aki Playing a Key Role in Ireland's Campaign
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki, the former Chiefs and Counties Manukau second five-eighths, played a significant role in Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa in their Sunday Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris. Ireland's...
