Gavin Thornbury will captain Connacht for the first time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin Thornbury will captain Connacht for the first time in tomorrow’s BKT URC opener against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). The lock will make his 64th appearance for the province...
All the United Rugby Championship teamsheets, TV listings and referee for round one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 1 fixture of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. #BENvGLA Dewaldt Duvenage...
Dooley and Murphy among starters for Sale pre-season friendly
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn entirely new line-up will take to the Dubarry Park pitch for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly with Sale Sharks in Athlone (k/o 7pm).After last night’s clash with Castres, a separate starting...
Mack Hansen & Catherine Martin named 2021/22 Connacht Players of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen and Catherine Martin were the big winners at last night’s annual Connacht Rugby Awards Ball, with the pair named Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year for 2021/22. The...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...
URC Team Announcements Round 17
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BULvGLA Arno...
Caolin Blade to earn 150th cap as Connacht aim for SA clean sweep against Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named their matchday 23 for tomorrow’s URC fixture against the Sharks in Durban (k/o 3.05pm Irish time). A win for Andy Friend’s side would...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
Leinster boosted by two returning Irish Internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head coach Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Connacht Rugby in the second leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 tomorrow (KO 5.30pm). Cullen has made three changes to the side with...
Champions Cup: Current Individual Stats Leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the first leg of the Round of 16 done and dusted, we take a look at the current individual stats leaders in the 2021-22 Champions Cup competition. As things stand, Racing 92 and Leicester are leading...
