IRE team announcement (v SCO): head coach Farrell, Sexton, Henderson
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton and second-row Iain Henderson after the announcement of their team to play Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on...
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...
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris. The 30-year-old is struggling with a “niggle” and...
Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw accepts he may have to remain patient for opportunities at his third Rugby World Cup due to the “flying” form of positional rivals Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose. The...
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup. Andy Farrell’s men...
Tongan stars set to clash with familiar Irish faces
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThree Tonga players are poised to face their former Irish clubmates in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash When Tonga line up for their Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland on Saturday, three of...
Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...
5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland complete their World Cup warm-up fixtures on Saturday by taking on Samoa in Bayonne. Head coach Andy Farrell is due to reveal his final 33-man squad for the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Here,...
Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad. Head coach Farrell...
