Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player. Tears were always likely when the end eventually came for the retiring Johnny Sexton. In a city synonymous with...
Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAgony for Ireland once more. Despite beating the defending champions to top a hugely competitive Pool B and playing an integral part in one of the greatest quarter-finals ever, they failed once again to...
Jack Conan: Not giving Johnny Sexton the send-off he deserves is hard to take
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Sexton was sent into retirement two games earlier than he had hoped following the defeat to New Zealand. Jack Conan says failing to give Johnny Sexton a fairytale farewell at the Rugby...
New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament. Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final...
IRE 24-28 NZL: Ireland reaction (head coach Farrell, Sexton)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Andy Farrell, head coach On his emotions: “I'm unbelievably proud of the group, everyone that's been involved over the last couple of years. That was one hell of a game and somebody...
Andy Farrell after the Quarter Final loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach On his emotions: “I'm unbelievably proud of the group, everyone that's been involved over the last couple of years. That was one hell of a game and somebody had to lose...
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...
Garry Ringrose - 'You have to expect the unexpected'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGarry Ringrose, centreOn how he found ending up on the wing in their last match against Scotland:“It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the...
‘Doing it for Johnny’ adds to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup motivation
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face a quarter-final showdown with New Zealand in Paris. Caelan Doris says attempting to send Johnny Sexton into retirement as a world champion is adding to Ireland’s motivation ahead...
Former England star Ashton - 'It would be good to see all-northern hemisphere semi-finals'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from former England winger Chris Ashton on Friday ahead of England's quarter-final against Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. On what he reads into England’s struggles...
