Starting XV named for Oyonnax Pre-Season Friendly
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyCaolin Blade will lead out Connacht as captain for tonight’s pre-season friendly against Oyonnax Rugby at the Stade Charles-Mathon (k/o 7.30pm Irish time). The scrum-half starts the challenge...
PRO14 Dream Team Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO 14 have confirmed the list of nominees for the 2018/19 PRO14 Dream Team. The team will be announced tomorrow evening. A panel of over 75 media members were invited to take part in...
Best and Cave set for Kingspan Swansong While Munster Welcome Murray and Earls Back
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster host Benetton Treviso while Ulster and Connacht clash in the PRO14 quarter finals this weekend with Leinster and Glasgow Warriors having already booked their places in the semi-finals. Here...
Carty Becomes Connacht’s Record Scorer With Classy Cameo
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJack Carty showed his class off the bench with a key 10-point contribution and a try assist as Connacht triumphed 29-14 at the Sportsground to bring Benetton Rugby’s eight-match GUINNESS PRO14 unbeaten...
Thursday Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Lawday signs for Harlequins Harlequins can confirm that Tom Lawday will join the Club for the 2019/20 season. The powerful Number eight, who is currently with Exeter Chiefs,...
Connacht boosted by return of internationals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht have been boosted by the return of Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane for the Guinness PRO14 clash with Benetton at the Sportsground on Friday night (Kick Off 7:35pm). The return of...
Ireland Quartet Return For Connacht’s Crunch Clash With Ospreys
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht have been boosted by the return of Ultan Dillane, Quinn Roux, Tom Farrell and Caolin Blade from Ireland duty for Saturday’s GUINNESS PRO14 showdown with the Ospreys at the Sportsground (kick-off...
Ireland Squad update ahead of Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby have confirmed a 34-man squad for round 3 of the Six Nations Championship when they travel to Rome to play Italy in Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, February 24. Tadhg Beirne and Iain Henderson...
Marmion On The Bench For Connacht’s Clash With Cheetahs
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUltan Dillane, Caolin Blade, Jack Carty and Tom Farrell have all been named in the Connacht team for Saturday’s vital GUINNESS PRO14 match against the Toyota Cheetahs at the Sportsground (kick-off...
Blade Working Hard To Settle In
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrish Rugby TV caught up with Caolin Blade at the Ireland training camp in Portugal this week. The Connacht scrumhalf has been working hard to 'get up to speed' as he acclimatises to life in the Ireland...
