Connacht make nine changes from the side that lost to Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht side has been named ahead of tomorrow’s clash with reigning BKT URC champions DHL Stormers in Stellenbosch (k/o 1.30pm Irish time). In total there are nine changes from...
United Rugby Championship Round 2 Team Announcements
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 2 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #ZEBvSHA Zebre...
Gavin Thornbury will captain Connacht for the first time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin Thornbury will captain Connacht for the first time in tomorrow’s BKT URC opener against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). The lock will make his 64th appearance for the province...
All the United Rugby Championship teamsheets, TV listings and referee for round one
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 1 fixture of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. #BENvGLA Dewaldt Duvenage...
Connacht Rugby have signed Scottish hooker Grant Stewart on a short term, six-month contract.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can announce the club have signed Scottish hooker Grant Stewart on a short term, six-month contract. Stewart arrives at The Sportsground to provide further injury cover and depth for the...
Ireland Squad Update: Sexton could still feature in test two
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad will continue to train in North Harbour Stadium, Auckland this week before heading to Dunedin on Wednesday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Leinster...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
Ireland Team To Face New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will take to the field at Eden Park in Auckland in the first Test of the three Test Series against New Zealand. Jonathan Sexton...
Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Hamilton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the opening fixture of the Summer Tour of New Zealand. Bundee...
Five uncapped players included in Ireland's 40-man squad for New Zealand tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has named an extended 40-player squad for the five game Tour of New Zealand this summer. Johnny Sexton will captain the squad in what...
