Team Announcement: Connacht v Benetton
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with Benetton at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). There are just four changes from the...
'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland interim boss Paul O'Connell said he felt "sorry" for Portugal, who were on the receiving end of a record-breaking 106-7 rout on Saturday. With several players away on British and Irish Lions duty,...
South Africa win Italy series while Ireland secure record victory
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overcame an early red card to thrash Italy on their way to completing a 2-0 series win in Gqeberha. The reigning world champions won 45-0 despite a red card for number eight Jasper Wiese,...
Gavin To Start For Ireland As Osborne Gets Lions Call Up
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Connacht centre Hugh Gavin will start for Ireland against Portugal on Saturday as Leinster’s Jamie Osborne has been called up to the British & Irish Lions. The Ireland team was...
Jack Carty out injured as Connacht name their side
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLess 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...
Six changes for Connacht ahead of Lions clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix 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...
Connacht Squad Update & SA Touring Squad Announced
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have released the latest squad update, and confirm a 29-man squad for the upcoming games against the Stormers and Lions in South Africa. Josh Ioane (hand) and Shamus Hurley-Langton...
Connacht name team to face Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht Rugby matchday squad has been named for tomorrow’s historic and vital BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Munster at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park (k/o 2.30pm). The Connacht...
Connacht team to play Osprey's
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht Rugby matchday 23 has been named for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with the Ospreys in Swansea (k/o 5.15pm). There are just three changes from the side that...
England A defeat Ireland A at wet Ashton Gate
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland A followed on from England's Calcutta Cup victory with a 28-12 win over Ireland A in a hard-fought game at Bristol Bears' Ashton Gate. Tries from Ollie Hassell-Collins, Jack van Poortvliet and...
