Connacht Rugby

New United Rugby Championship trophy revealed

The United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first URC Grand Final on June 18.     The incredibly unique piece of silverware...

Seán Cronin Announces Retirement from Rugby

Leinster Rugby and Ireland hooker Seán Cronin has announced his decision to retire from rugby at the end of the current season.   Cronin, who turns 36 next month, has to date won 204 caps...

URC Friday Preview: Round 16

A jam-packed weekend lies ahead in the United Rugby Championship with Irish and Welsh derbies as well as four ‘North v South’ fixtures as Benetton, Connacht, Glasgow Warriors &...

Ireland Women Squad Update Ahead of England Clash

The extended Ireland Women’s Squad assembled at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Saturday for a one-day camp ahead of this weekend’s Women’s Six Nations clash against...

Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour

The Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16

After a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week.   1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leinster Rugby v Connacht Rugby

Leinster smashed Connacht 56-20 in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions Cup. Leinster took a five point advantage into the match after a 26-21 away win in the first leg. Connacht...

Leinster Rugby 56-20 Connacht Rugby | post match press conference

WATCH: The Highlights from Leinster's 56-20 win over Connacht

James Lowe scores FOUR to send Leinster into the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Leinster are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a comprehensive 56-20 (82-41 on aggregate) victory over Connacht.   Leo Cullen's charges will face either Leicester Tigers or...