Connacht Rugby

URC Round 18 Stats: Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht

A look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.  Glasgow Warriors   The Warriors have the best rate of tackle completion in the league (90.3%). Matt Fagerson...

URC Round 18 Stats: Ospreys vs Cardiff Rugby

A look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.  Ospreys   Ethan Roots has made more dominant tackles than any other URC forward (17). Roots has also won as...

URC Round 18 Stats: Lions vs Zebre Parma

A look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.  Lions   Quan Horn has played more URC minutes this season than any other player – all but one of his...

Stormers seek winning ‘vibe’ in student-strong Stellenbosch

Returning to Stellenbosch for the first time since their season-opener, the DHL Stormers will face a stern test of their credentials as BKT United Rugby Championship title-holders against a Benetton Rugby...

How the Round 17 matches played out in the URC

Munster, Connacht and the Vodacom Bulls joined Leinster, the DHL Stormers, Ulster and Glasgow Warriors in the Final Eight with one round remaining. The Stormers saw their 19-game winning streak in Cape...

Sean O’Brien signs two-year deal with Munster

Munster Rugby and the IRFU confirm the signing of centre Sean O’Brien on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season. From Westmeath, the centre has been playing with the Premiership’s...

Scott Fardy appointed Connacht Rugby defence coach

Connacht Rugby has announced the appointment of Scott Fardy as the club’s new defence coach on a 2-year deal. As a player Fardy enjoyed a glittering career across the world, with four seasons...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Cardiff Rugby

Team Announcements: Connacht vs Cardiff

Connacht will welcome back six players from absences for tomorrow’s crucial BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm).  Captain Jack Carty, international...

Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, double centurion Kieran Marmion moves to Bristol Bears at the end of the campaign, while...