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Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday.     Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...

Sean O'Brien retires

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht have announced the sad news that talented flanker, Sean O’Brien, will be retiring with immediate effect from the game of rugby on the grounds of medical advice.    O’Brien...

British & Irish Lions Team To Face Japan

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup.       16,500...

British & Irish Lions Squad Update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions have confirmed that Finn Russell (Racing 92, Scotland), Owen Farrell (Saracens, England), Elliot Daly (Saracens, England), Jamie George (Saracens, England), Maro Itoje (Saracens,...

British & Irish Lions squad update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, England) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England) have joined up with 26-man Lions squad in Jersey.   Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) will remain in Jersey to...

Ireland U20's with a big round 1 win over Scotland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland showcased their title credentials with an impressive six-try 38-7 triumph over Scotland in the 2021 Six Nations Under-20s curtain-raiser at Cardiff Arms Park.Richie Murphy’s men won all three...

Connacht Rugby sign prop Greg McGrath

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have announced a further addition to their Professional squad with the signing of Greg McGrath.    McGrath, who can play as a tighthead or loosehead prop, joins from Leinster...

Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players that will depart the club at the end of the season.      As previously announced, Quinn Roux has moved on after 7 years at Connacht, Stephen...

Abraham Papali'i handed a four week suspension

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Abraham Papali’i of Connacht Rugby has been suspended for a period of four weeks after receiving a red card during the PRO14 Rainbow Cup Round 4 fixture against Benetton on May 29, 2021.   Papali’I was...