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...
Shocks could shake up World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTheoretically it is possible for three teams to be number one at the end of a pivotal weekend at Rugby World Cup 2023. For the first time in Rugby World Cup history Six Nations teams could complete...
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages. Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a...
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...
Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa. Complex permutations...
Dan Sheehan says Ireland ‘fully aware of what we need to do’ against Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland could progress to the last eight with a loss but that would be dependent on the Scots’ margin of victory and bonus points gained. Hooker Dan Sheehan admits it would be “stupid”...
Finlay Bealham determined to ‘make the minutes count’ as Ireland face Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Finlay Bealham is determined to “make the minutes count” as he prepares for a crucial showdown with Scotland following a frustrating start to his maiden Rugby World Cup. Australia-born...
Conor Murray lauds Ireland’s ability to switch focus ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray believes Ireland are now far better at “flipping the page” following a big win as they bid to back up beating South Africa by securing a quarter-final spot when they face Scotland. Experienced...
Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham insisted Scotland are ready to “go to a dark place” as they bid to defy recent history in their mouth-watering qualification shootout with Ireland in Paris. The Scots secured...
Ireland confirm Cian Healy is on World Cup standby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland are in contact with experienced loosehead prop Cian Healy who has declared himself fit to travel to France if required. Healy was initially told he would be included in Andy Farrell’s...
