Tadhg Furlong expected to be fit for Bok clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBullocking Irish tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong is expected to be fighting fit when the time comes for Andy Farrell’s troops to face the Springboks in the first week of November. Doubt was...
Alan Quinlan picks his Ireland XV to tackle the Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan has selected his Ireland starting lineup to face South Africa on 5 November. It's been six years since Ireland faced off against the Springboks, with a...
Ireland: Three Leinster players ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of the Province's clash with Munster and it's grim reading for Ireland's Autumn Internationals. Will Connors...
James Ryan a doubt for the Autumn internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's 10-0 win over Connacht on Friday evening looks to have come at a cost. Ireland international James Ryan limped off the pitch in some discomfort after twisting his knee awkwardly at...
Emerging Ireland Squad Named For South African Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the 35-man squad that will travel to South Africa in late September to play in the Toyota Challenge. The Emerging Ireland panel will have a three...
Rugby World Cup: With exactly one year to go, how are the leading nations shaping up?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExcitement levels for the 2023 Rugby World Cup have ramped up another notch with Thursday marking exactly one year to go until the tournament gets up and running. For some teams, the next 12 months will...
Pumas claim historic first away win over struggling All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks slumped to a first home loss to Argentina, who now improbably lead the Rugby Championship standings. Argentina claimed their first away victory over New Zealand...
All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Andy Farrell Signs Ireland Rugby Contract Extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Men’s Head Coach Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain in his position until at least August 2025. In his address to Council Kevin Potts,...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
