Luke Fitzgerald injured ahead of Irish tour to SA
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFitzgerald, who was named in the 32-man Irish squad for the three-Test series in South Africa against the Springboks will have to miss the event due to injury.The Leinster utility back was hurt in the...
Connacht crowned PRO 12 Champions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHere's a sentence you probably thought you wouldn't read at the start of the season. "Connacht Rugby - PRO 12 Champions 2015/16"The men from the West of Ireland were crowned PRO 12 Champions after a superb...
Connacht see off Leinster to win first Pro12 title at Murrayfield
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Pro-12 final: Connacht 20-10 LeinsterConnacht claimed their first Pro12 title at Murrayfield, scoring three tries as the determination of Pat Lam’s men to attack paid off.Tiernan O’Halloran and...
Connacht's approach to game management could decide Pro12 Final
1 decade ago by The ChaseAhead of the PRO12 final, our guest blogger The Chase takes a look in detail on how Connacht's game management can cap a fairytale season.Connacht's success in the 2015/16 Pro12 has come on the back of...
Connacht stars set to return for Glasgow showdown as the westerners push for home semi-final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBundee Aki and Matt Healy have returned to the Connacht squad for their last regular season game against Glasgow Warriors as the western province look to bounce back from their shock defeat to Treviso...
The big interview - Tiernan O’Halloran: 'It's great to hear Pat talk about winning the Pro12'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA model of consistency again this season, Tiernan O'Halloran is a vital cog in Connacht's push for the Pro12 title. But when he went down injured, Connacht were still able to call on Matt Healy and Robbie...
Healy keen to enhance Ireland claims
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht winger Matt Healy said he needs a huge finish to the season if he is to have a chance of making the Irish squad for the three-match tour of South Africa.
Friday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRees to Captain WaspsWasps have confirmed that flanker Tom Rees will be their captain for the upcoming forth season."It's a massive honour and responsibility to be asked to take on the captaincy and...
Irish Rugby Player of the Year Nominees Announced
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best (Ulster), Robbie Henshaw (Connacht), Jack McGrath (Leinster) and CJ Stander (Munster) have been nominated for IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year Award, making it the first time that players...
If Munster really believe they are underdogs, they shouldn't turn up
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI am not getting too hung up on the Ireland squad named for the training camp this weekend. It numbers 44, with just four uncapped players in Matt Healy, Luke McGrath, Garry Ringrose and Quinn Roux.
