Premiership to move 2025 final and accommodate Lions tour in historic first
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions and Premiership Rugby have reached a historic agreement that should bring to an end decades of pre-tour antagonism and conflict over player release, funding and fixture clashes,...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam. Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday after beating...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
Preview: Ireland v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDublin is ready for one hell of a party. 140 years since the first Home Nations was played, Ireland stand on the precipice of a first Grand Slam in their biggest city – and on St.Patrick’s...
Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris and Dan Sheehan have been passed fit to start Ireland's Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend of Six Nations action. The pair were two of five Ireland...
Six Nations: Genge calls for England patience under Borthwick ahead of Ireland finale
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge has called for patience during England's transition under Steve Borthwick, with the prop vowing to deliver a response in their Six Nations finale against Ireland. The Bristol...
Johnny Sexton: Captaining Ireland to Grand Slam glory would be stuff of dreams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's Johnny Sexton says it “would be the stuff of dreams” to captain Ireland to Grand Slam glory. The world’s top-ranked side are on the brink of completing a Guinness...
One last hurdle for Farrell to restore Irish invincibility
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf Ireland’s journey to the top of the world rankings was eventful, then their quest for a fourth-ever Grand Slam has been nothing short of tumultuous. Andy Farrell’s side had to...
Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson out of England game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland duo Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson have been ruled of Saturday's Grand Slam decider with England Centre Ringrose was stretchered off in the closing stages of Sunday's win over Scotland...
