Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points. Scarlets had to forfeit...
Ulster battle to win at Clermont
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby produced an impressive display to win 29-23 against ASM Clermont Auvergne in their opening Heineken Champions Cup Pool A game at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday. Scrum-half...
Sexton Ruled out as Carty joins Ireland Squad ahead of Pumas Fixture
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnny Sexton twisted a knee and ankle against NZ at the weekend which will rule him out of action for between 4-6 weeks. The Ireland captain will remain with the squad this week as the team prepares...
Mack Hansen links up with Ireland squad as Henshaw continues rehab
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht winger Mack Hansen will train with the Ireland squad this week as the group focuses in on Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 1pm). Robbie...
Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...
McCloskey Pleased With More Games In Green
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey is looking forward to another game in the green jersey as he prepares for the Summer Series match against USA.
Eight new caps as Andy Farrell names his side to face the USA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland side to face the USA at the Aviva Stadium in the final fixture of the Summer Series. There are four new caps in the starting XV and a...
Watch: Peter O'Mahony's brilliant try assist against Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O'Mahony produced yet another wonderful offload for Ireland in the clash against Japan on Saturday to send Stuart McCloskey over the line in the first half at the Aviva Stadium. The...
Joey Carbery starts with a potential debut for Coombes against Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named the Ireland matchday squad to face Japan at the Aviva Stadium in the opening fixture of the Summer Series. James Ryan captains the side and is partnered...
Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
