Team Announcement: Connacht v Benetton
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with Benetton at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). There are just four changes from the...
'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland interim boss Paul O'Connell said he felt "sorry" for Portugal, who were on the receiving end of a record-breaking 106-7 rout on Saturday. With several players away on British and Irish Lions duty,...
South Africa win Italy series while Ireland secure record victory
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overcame an early red card to thrash Italy on their way to completing a 2-0 series win in Gqeberha. The reigning world champions won 45-0 despite a red card for number eight Jasper Wiese,...
Gavin To Start For Ireland As Osborne Gets Lions Call Up
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Connacht centre Hugh Gavin will start for Ireland against Portugal on Saturday as Leinster’s Jamie Osborne has been called up to the British & Irish Lions. The Ireland team was...
Connacht Rugby Awards 2025 Winners
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Murphy and Orla Dixon were the big winners of the 2025 Connacht Rugby Awards, presented by Globalization Partners. The pair won the coveted Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year...
Four changes for Connacht
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht Rugby matchday squad has been named for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Zebre in Parma (k/o 5pm Irish time). There are four changes from the side that...
Jack Carty out injured as Connacht name their side
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLess than 24 hours after his second British & Irish Lions selection, club legend Bundee Aki will make his 150th appearance for Connacht, in an exciting centre partnership with Hugh Gavin. Jack...
Six changes for Connacht ahead of Lions clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix changes from side that played Stormers Bolton returns from injury to start on right wing Forde to make 50th appearance for home province The Connacht Rugby matchday squad has been named for...
Connacht Squad Update & SA Touring Squad Announced
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have released the latest squad update, and confirm a 29-man squad for the upcoming games against the Stormers and Lions in South Africa. Josh Ioane (hand) and Shamus Hurley-Langton...
Connacht team to play Osprey's
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht Rugby matchday 23 has been named for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with the Ospreys in Swansea (k/o 5.15pm). There are just three changes from the side that...
