Connacht Rugby

Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour

The 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)...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16

After a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week.   1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leinster Rugby v Connacht Rugby

Leinster smashed Connacht 56-20 in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions Cup. Leinster took a five point advantage into the match after a 26-21 away win in the first leg. Connacht...

Leinster Rugby 56-20 Connacht Rugby | post match press conference

WATCH: The Highlights from Leinster's 56-20 win over Connacht

James Lowe scores FOUR to send Leinster into the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Leinster are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a comprehensive 56-20 (82-41 on aggregate) victory over Connacht.   Leo Cullen's charges will face either Leicester Tigers or...

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

Leinster boosted by two returning Irish Internationals

Leinster 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...

Leinster hunt second victory over Connacht with home-ground advantage

After snatching an away victory in the first leg of the Round of 16, Leinster make their way back home to the Aviva Stadium to face fellow Irish outfit Connacht in the return fixture.    Leo...

Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg

A look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures.     LEINSTER v CONNACHT   Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...