URC Round 16 Squad Announcements
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 16 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #DRAvSTO Chris...
Adam McBurney joins Connacht Rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are pleased to announce the signing of hooker Adam McBurney from Edinburgh Rugby for the 2024/25 season. McBurney arrived at Edinburgh in 2021 and has made 24 appearances for the Scottish...
Piers O'Conor joins Connacht Rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Piers O’Conor from Bristol Bears for the 2024/25 season. The Irish-qualified 28-year old joins after a six-year spell in Bristol where...
United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...
Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup meeting with Benetton
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 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...
