Connacht Rugby

Leinster’s Nienaber relishing a season like no other

Leinster Rugby’s World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber says they are privileged to be experiencing a season like no other.   With the RDS being redeveloped, the Irish giants have adopted...

Liam Turner ruled out for Leinster

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 match against Connacht Rugby at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on RTÉ...

Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach

The IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Doak as Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach for the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Doak, who has overseen a number of preparatory...

Match Day Programme: Bristol vs Leinster

Fixture: Bristol Bears vs Leinster Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol, UK Kickoff Time: 17:30 (GMT) Referee: Pierre Brousset   Head-to-head Played: Played: 13 Toulouse Wins: 6 Ulster...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Bulls

Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home

Ugly win delights Leinster’s Leo   It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning.   You wondered if they might finally have found their...

URC Round 7 Preview

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...

Farrell Names Ireland Team For 150th Anniversary Match Against Australia

  Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Men’s Match Day Squad for Saturday’s 150th Anniversary Test against Australia at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 3.10pm). Ireland...

URC back with local derby and Irish double

The first local derby of the United Rugby Championship season is on the cards when the competition returns this weekend, while the two Gauteng sides are in for tough matches in Ireland. After...

Round 7 United Rugby Championship Match Officials confirmed

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER...