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Connacht confirm departing players

1 hour ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, JJ Hanrahan and Andrew Smith will move to Munster, while Adam McBurney and John Porch...

Full URC Preview

2 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Ospreys, 6pm, Friday   Wales captain Jac Morgan says it’s “a massive honour” to have achieved “the pinnacle” of selection for the British &...

Jack Carty out injured as Connacht name their side

2 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Less than 24 hours after his second British & Irish Lions selection, club legend Bundee Aki will make his 150th appearance for Connacht, in an exciting centre partnership with Hugh Gavin.   Jack...

Sam Gilbert joins Connacht Rugby

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby announced the signing of New Zealand back Sam Gilbert from Super Rugby side the Highlanders. The 26-year old arrives with a wealth of experience in the highest level of southern hemisphere...

British & Irish Lions Squad Announced

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The eyes of the rugby world fell upon the O2 arena in London, England where Ieuan Evans (B&I Lions Chair and Tour Manager) along with head coach Andy Farrell announced the touring squad for the...

Stormers legend Fourie extends for a year

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers stalwart Deon Fourie has signed a one-year contract extension and will be available to play from the start of next season. The all-action utility forward currently has 132 Stormers caps to his...

URC Round 16 Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday   James Botham says Cardiff will have to produce their best performance of the season to come out on top in their huge clash with play-off rivals Munster.   The...

Six changes for Connacht ahead of Lions clash

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six changes from side that played Stormers Bolton returns from injury to start on right wing Forde to make 50th appearance for home province The Connacht Rugby matchday squad has been named for...

Van Wyk returns for the Lions ahead of Connacht Meeting

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday’s Round 16 United Rugby Championship clash sees the Johannesburg side lock horns with Irish outfit Connacht at Emirates Airline. Kick-off is at 16:00. Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has taken...

Stormers change one for Benetton

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is just one change to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Benetton at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Leolin Zas makes his return on the left...