Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s against Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi is in the frame to return for what England have billed as a “free swing” at the grand-slam chasing Ireland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s wounded side seek to salvage their Six...
'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell joked Ireland may have to borrow players from a local side's Under-12s to face England after losing five more to injury in their Six Nations victory over Scotland. Ireland claimed a well-earned...
Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland defeated Scotland 22-7 in an entertaining Six Nations contest at Murrayfield to move to within one victory of landing a first Grand Slam since 2018. Andy Farrell's side had defeated Wales, France...
Preview: England v France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLe Crunch has rarely been so tasty, as England and France battle to keep their Guinness Six Nations title hopes alive at Twickenham on Saturday. The losers will be out of contention, while the winners...
Permutations: How Ireland can become Six Nations champions this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have made an imperious start to the 2023 Guinness Six Nations and remain the only unbeaten side after three rounds of thrilling action. Andy Farrell’s side are targeting a first...
27 Players Retained for Ireland Mini Camp and Aviva Open Session
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the Ireland Coaching Team have retained a group of 27 players to partake in a two day mini-camp later this week which culminates in an Open Training Session against Richie Murphy’s...
Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...
Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...
Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...
Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...
