The Connacht Team for Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting XV for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (k/o 3pm). Hansen...
Paul Boyle renews contract at Connacht Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are pleased to confirm a contract extension for Paul Boyle, keeping him at The Sportsground for the 2023/24 season. Boyle has made 84 appearances since his debut in January 2018 and has...
Two changes to Connacht squad for Dragons clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship tie with the Dragons RFC at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales (k/o 7.35pm) Shayne Bolton on the...
Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup opener with Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have selected their squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Newcastle Falcons at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm). Adam Byrne is handed his first...
United Rugby Championship R9 Weekend Wrap
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLEINSTER WIN TOP-OF-TABLE CLASH DESPITE RED CARD Leinster made it nine wins out of nine in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 38-29 victory in their top-of-the-table clash with Ulster despite being...
Boyle inspired Connacht to bonus point win over Benetton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA man-of-the-match performance from Paul Boyle helped Connacht to a deserved bonus point win over Benetton at The Sportsground this afternoon. Tries from Niall Murray, Boyle, Finlay Bealham and Caolin...
Connacht: Return of Hansen among six changes for Benetton clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen has recovered from injury that he picked up on Ireland duty to line out for Connacht in tomorrow’s BKT URC meeting with Benetton at The Sportsground (k/o 3.15pm). His...
Connacht internationals return for Munster interpro in Limerick
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix Connacht players who were with the Ireland squad in November have come into the starting lineup for tomorrow’s interpro with Munster in Limerick (k/o 7.35pm). Dave Heffernan,...
United Rugby Championship Team News and TV Listings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 7 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #SCAvLEI Aaron...
Connacht: Butler reaches 100 caps and two potential debutants in Ospreys team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJarrad Butler will become the latest Connacht centurion in tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash away to the Ospreys (k/o 7.35pm). Butler joined Connacht in 2017 and has quickly...