Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...
Connacht squad to face Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship tie with the Emirates Lions at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm)Having missed last week’s trip...
Connacht Rugby: New two-year deal for Sam Illo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop Sam Illo has renewed his contract for another two years, keeping him at Connacht Rugby until at least 2025. Illo joined Connacht from Leinster in 2021 and has so far made 7 appearances....
Connacht announces two-year contract for David Hawkshaw
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting 10-12 David Hawkshaw has signed a new two-year deal, keeping him at Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Hawkshaw joined from Leinster last summer and has made a major impact in...
New two-year deal for David Hawkshaw
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting 10-12 David Hawkshaw has signed a new two-year deal, keeping him at Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Hawkshaw joined from Leinster last summer and has made a major impact...
Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...
URC Preview: Ulster v Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, 7.35pm Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67 th competition game) Assistant: Andrew Cole, Paul Haycock (both IRFU) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU) Overall URC head-to-head record:...
Life On The Road With The Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Emirates Lions as they now switch their focus back to the United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster...
Connacht Rugby: Dylan Tierney-Martin signs three-year contract extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht have continued to build for the future with a three-year contract extension for Galway native Dylan Tierney-Martin. Tierney-Martin made his debut in March 2021 against Scarlets and has...
Life on the Road with the Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Lions as they now switch their focus back to the BKT United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster and...
