On this day in 2019: 'Leinster withstand Zebre test as Connacht claim big win'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster ultimately withstood a spirited Zebre to win 40-24 and go 22 points clear at the top of Pro14 Conference B, while Glasgow Warriors fended off Cardiff Blues and Connacht earned a crucial victory...
The Connacht Team That Beat A Powerful Leinster Side In The 2016 PRO12 Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Connacht claimed their first Pro12 title at Murrayfield. The side coached by Pat Lam scored three tries through Tiernan O’Halloran, Niyi Adeolokun and Matt Healy. Leinster...
“Connacht Will Always Be Our Second Home” – The Tom McCartney Interview
4 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyAfter a professional career spanning 13 years, Tom McCartney has called time on his playing career. The New Zealander joined Connacht in 2014 and made over 100 appearances across his six-year stint...
Ins and outs: A full list of the 2020/2021 Transfers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is a list of player transfers involving all of the top flight leagues before or during the 2020-21 season. Premiership BATH Players in: Ben Spencer (Saracens), Will...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have confirmed the following players will depart the club next month at the end of their respective contracts. Tom McCartney has announced his retirement from rugby and...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
4 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the following players will depart the club next month at the end of their respective contracts. Tom McCartney has announced his retirement from rugby and has returned...
Connacht’s McCartney to hang up boots
4 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAnother member of Connacht’s victorious PRO12 squad is set to retire with hooker Tom McCartney about to bring the curtain down on six years at the Sportsground.
Connacht vs Montpellier (23-20) | Champions Cup highlights
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIncredible win for Connact after they were hit with three starters pulling out of the encounter right before kick off. The Irish side went down early on with Aaron Cruden going through in the 1st minute...
Match Highlights | Connacht 41-5 Benetton
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht picked up the first win of the Guinness PRO14 season Saturday night with an impressive bonus point victory over Benetton at The Sportsground. Two tries from man-of-the-match Caolin Blade,...
Blade And McCartney Bag Braces In Connacht’s Opening Win
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTwo tries each from Caolin Blade and Tom McCartney did most of the damage as Connacht overcame Benetton Rugby 41-5 at the Sportsground for their first win of the GUINNESS PRO14 season. Beaten 18-10 by...
