Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup. Fly-half Sexton returned from an absence of almost six months due to injury and suspension...
Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in the baking heat of Bordeaux. Captain Sexton, playing...
Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux. Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension, with head coach...
James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions. Andy Farrell’s side are...
Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAssistant coach Mike Catt categorically denied Mack Hansen’s shock omission for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania is down to an internal disciplinary issue. Australia-born wing...
Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world’s top-ranked team failed to fully convince against Italy, England and Samoa last month. Head coach Andy Farrell expects Ireland to be “a hell of a lot slicker” in their...
Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...
Ireland - What they had to say
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, centre Garry Ringrose, hooker Rob Herring, prop Tadhg Furlong and flanker Peter O'Mahony react to the unveiling of their team to face Romania on...
If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup. Doris is tipped to shine...
Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFull-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old Leinster player has been virtually...
