Connacht Rugby

Jacques Nienaber's new Leinster journey and what to expect

Jacques Nienaber’s tenure as a senior coach at Leinster began with a round of applause ahead of a team meeting on Monday morning. That was the extent of the fanfare. A two-time World Cup winning...

Bulls on a high as Louw sets lofty target

crum plough Wilco Louw’s return to South Africa has given horns to a raging Vodacom Bulls set piece and life to his hopes of harvesting a Springboks recall.     Louw was again a driving...

United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 7

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 Munster v Glasgow...

Ross Byrne to miss Connacht game with arm injury

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship game against Connacht in The Sportsground (KO: 7.35pm).Michael Milne will be further...

Ross Byrne to miss Connacht match with arm injury

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship game against Connacht in The Sportsground (KO: 7.35pm). INJURY UPDATE – AVAILABLE...

United Rugby Championship Round 6 Wrap-Up

A magic fixture and a bumper crowd Leo Cullen says there was something for everyone in a “magic fixture” as his Leinster team beat champions Munster 21-16 at a packed Aviva Stadium. A crowd...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Bulls v Connacht Rugby

SA sides excite on local soil in Vodacom URC

A successful conversion by big Willem Alberts summed up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship weekend from a local perspective as the three South African sides playing at home ran amok against their visitors...

Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Connacht Rugby

Springboks star Willie Le Roux makes his Vodacom Bulls debut as he opens the latest chapter in an illustrious career that has taken in spells at the Sharks, Cheetahs, Griquas, Wasps and out in Japan. “To...

World Champions return to fortress Loftus as Vodacom Bulls look to slay Connacht

Springbok utility back and two-time World Cup winner, Willie le Roux will make his debut for the Vodacom Bulls who return to fortress Loftus looking to slay Connacht who visit the capital in round six...