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Andy Friend stays on at the Sportsground

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU are have confirmed that Head Coach Andy Friend has signed a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at The Sportsground until the end of the 2022/23 season. Friend is...

Fixtures for the remainder of the PRO14 confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixtures for the conclusion of the Guinness PRO14 campaign have been scheduled with kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed for Round 12 through to Round 16.   A total of 29 fixtures will take...

Rory Best takes up mentoring role with Ulster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland captain Rory Best has been mentoring Ulster’s front row players and was with the Ulster A team coaching staff for last weekend’s win over Leinster.       Ulster...

Leinster injury update ahead of Munster clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prominent Leinster backline players James Lowe and Garry Ringrose have been cleared to return to the training pitch, although it is unlikely that they will be picked by Leo Cullen to return to full action...

Wyn Jones extends stay with Scarlets

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Powerful Welsh international prop Wyn Jones has put pen to paper to extend his stay at Scarlets.   A faithful servant of the club, the 28 year-old recently won his 100th cap in Scarlets colours...

Sammy Arnold ruled out until April

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht centre Sammy Arnold has been ruled out until early April after having chest muscle surgery.     Andy Friend could have Bundee Aki back this weekend after a knee issue, although...

Glasgow snap up Ian Keatley

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland international fly-half Ian Keatley has joined Glasgow Warriors on a deal until the end of the 2020/21 season following his exit from Italian side Benetton.   The 33-year-old strengthens...