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Andy Friend keen to mentor bright Aussie prospect

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht boss Andy Friend is relishing the prospect of working with Western Force winger Bryan Ralston, who is one of the club’s new signing.    Ralston is qualified to represent Ireland...

Everything you need to know about this weekend's URC action

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekends Round 7 & 9 rescheduled fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS...

URC Confirms Round 18 Fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship can confirm the scheduling for a thrilling final round of the season where Play-Off places will be on the line and the first Shield winners will be crowned.   Round...

Mack Hansen returns to the Ireland starting line up to face Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named the final Ireland Match Day Squad of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championship ahead of the Round 5 clash with Scotland at Aviva Stadium this coming Saturday.   Johnny Sexton...

Connacht announce signing of David Hawkshaw

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are very pleased to confirm the signing of David Hawkshaw, further strengthening the squad ahead of next season. The 22-year old has made 8 appearances for Leinster and can cover the 10...

Ryan Baird, James Ryan ruled out Ireland's Six Nations finale

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad returned to Dublin on Saturday evening following the victory over England at Twickenham and reassembled at Carton House on Sunday evening.   Locks James Ryan and Ryan Baird have...

Connacht sign Irish-qualified back from the Western Force

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have announced a new arrival for the 2022/23 season, with the signing of Irish-qualified back Byron Ralston from the Western Force.     Ralston, a former Australia U20 International,...

Connacht sign Leinster winger Byrne

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Leinster winger Adam Byrne from Leinster Rugby.   An Irish international at both senior and U20 level, Byrne became Leinster’s youngest ever player...

Johnny Sexton captains Ireland against England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has named the match day squad to take on England at Twickenham this coming Saturday in round four of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championships.   Johnny Sexton returns to the starting...

Peter Dooley to join Connacht Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are very pleased to announce the signing of prop Peter Dooley.     The 27-year old Birr native has been a mainstay in the Leinster squad since his debut in October 2014, and...