Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup meeting with Benetton
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPete Wilkins has named his side for Sunday's EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Benetton in Treviso. There are four changes from the side that beat Pau last week - with three of them due to...
Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising centre Hugh Gavin has become the latest Connacht Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club. Gavin made headlines earlier this year with his performances for Ireland...
Jordan Duggan signs two-year contract
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Duggan will continue his career at Connacht Rugby for at least another two years. The loosehead prop has renewed his contract at Dexcom Stadium until 2026. Duggan made his debut in August...
Connacht team named for visit of Lions
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Emirates Lions at Dexcom Stadium (5.15pm). There are five changes to the side...
Darragh Murray signs a two year contract
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySince making his debut in October 2022, the 23/24 season represented a breakthrough campaign for the Roscommon native. He has made 10 appearances this season, starting in 8 of them, to bring his total...
Cathal Forde signs new contract extension
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyForde has emerged this season as one of the most exciting young prospects in Irish Rugby. His consistent selection at inside-centre has brought him up to 23 caps for his home province, while he can also...
Sean Jansen scores twice as Connacht move into play-off positions
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht moved into the BKT United Rugby Championship play-off positions following a 26-10 victory over Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium. Pete Wilkins’ men would have wanted to be further in front after...
BKT URC Round 10 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwards the Ospreys hero Ospreys coach Toby Booth paid a glowing tribute to his match-winning “quarterback” Dan Edwards following the dramatic 19-17 victory over Ulster Rugby in Swansea. Fly-half...
Four changes to Connacht for trip to Cardiff in URC
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s trip to Cardiff in the BKT United Rugby Championship (k/o 5.15pm). There are four changes from the side that saw off Bristol...
A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...
