Connacht Rugby

Victories key as SA sides complete home run in URC

The South African franchises will be desperate for one last big shove as they wrap up their home run in the league phase of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, with three of the four sides...

Connacht injury update

Star Connacht centre Bundee Aki is one of three players carrying some knocks from the Irish outfit’s recent clash against the Lions in Johannesburg.    Connacht managed to stick one on...

State of Play URC: Champions Cup qualification

With two full rounds of the United Rugby Championship remaining, the race for Champions Cup qualification next season is heating up. The South African teams will participate in the Champions Cup next...

HIGHLIGHTS: Lions v Connacht Rugby

SA Coastal sides launch into URC top four

The DHL Stormers marched into an impressive second place and the Cell C Sharks into fourth on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, while the Vodacom Bulls remained in eighth position in a rewarding...

Friend rings the changes for Connacht's clash in Johannesburg

Connacht boss Andy Friend has rung the changes for his side’s encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.    Connacht have had a tough fortnight, losing out to fellow Irish...

Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025

Leinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025.     Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...

Fassi returns as Sharks name a strong lineup to Leinster

The Sharks will look to returning Springbok, fullback Aphelele Fassi, to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when the team hosts Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United...

Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC

The pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round...

URC Grand Final Will Be Hosted By Highest-Ranked Team

The 2022 United Rugby Championship Grand Final shall take place at the home venue of the highest-ranked team where the first-ever URC champions will be crowned.   This announcement will heighten...