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Connacht Rugby: New two-year deal for Sam Illo

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tighthead 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 Rugby

Exciting 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 Rugby

Exciting 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 Rugby

It’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!”...

The URC Propping Pals Brewing Up For Business Success

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When propping pals Dillon Lewis and Brad Thyer were looking for a business venture together, they drew inspiration from their Cardiff Rugby teammates. Some five years on, it’s proved to have been...

Dan McFarland fired up for Leinster test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby head coach Dan McFarland is relishing the prospect of visiting last season’s finalists Leinster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16.   Ulster secured their place...

Leinster's Charlie Ryan to retire with immediate effect

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irish giants Leinster and their promising young second-row, Charlie Ryan, have been dealt a serious blow with the news that the 23 year-old will have to hang up his boots with immediate effect after an...

Where To Watch URC Round 13

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27   Ulster v DHL Stormers Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Live on: BBC NI, RTÉ, SuperSport, Viaplay, Premier Sports, Discovery...

Champions Cup Round of 16 Finalised

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh narrowly miss out on a home game in the knock out rounds after beating Saracens. Leinster finish the pool stages as the top seed and will play at 'home' for the rest of the tournament.   Here...