Andy Farrell set for British and Irish Lions appointment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland head coach is expected to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. The British and Irish Lions are expected to name Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia. Farrell...
Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...
Connacht beat Munster but win comes at a cost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIRISH COACH Andy Farrell will anxiously await news on the extent of an injury picked up by winger Mack Hansen, which forced him off in the closing stages as Connacht ended a five-match losing run with...
Andrew Goodman To Join Ireland Coaching Team In 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Goodman as Backs Coach and he will join the Ireland Men’s National Team at the end of the current...
Andy Farrell Signs Long-Term Contract Extension With IRFU
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is delighted to announce that Andy Farrell has signed a new long-term contract to remain as Head Coach of the Men’s National Team until the end of the 2027 Rugby...
'I'm not rushing that' - Rowntree undecided on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAS MUNSTER HEAD into one of the busiest and most important fixture blocks of the season, Graham Rowntree finds himself facing one of the biggest decisions of his coaching career to date. With Peter O’Mahony...
Andrew Conway Retires From Professional Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Conway has today confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect. Read his statement below. Andrew Conway Statement Unfortunately, I have been advised to retire...
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...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....
