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 have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Finlay Bealham feels Ireland have “lots to tidy up” ahead of a crunch Rugby World Cup clash with rivals Scotland. Andy Farrell’s squad will resume training at their base in Tours...
Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them after South Africa win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s statement win against South Africa has eased “lurking” pressure of playing at Stade de France as they prepare for up to four more crunch World Cup fixtures...
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition. Question marks initially surrounded Sheehan’s...
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are not thinking about anything beyond Scotland as they seek to avoid complacency following previous World Cup failures. Andy Farrell’s men are within touching...
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland believe they are capable of significant improvement moving towards a pivotal Paris showdown with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s side underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials by scalping defending...
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...
Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”. Andy Farrell’s...
Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa. The...
