Sean Jansen scores twice as Connacht move into play-off positions
10 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
10 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
10 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
11 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...
Match Preview: Connacht Rugby warning for old boys
11 months ago by epcrugby.comBristol Bears’ Connacht Rugby old boys have been warned that while there will be a warm welcome awaiting them off the pitch in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup at The Sportsground on Friday...
Return of O'Halloran among changes for Bristol clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been boosted by the return of Tiernan O’Halloran for tomorrow’s Investec Champions Cup tie against Bristol Bears (k/o 8pm). The experienced full-back has been absent since...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
Connacht squad named for 2024 opener with Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht matchday 23 has been named for Monday’s New Year’s Day clash with Munster at a sold-out Sportsground (k/o 3pm). There are six changes from the side that started the narrow loss...
Match Preview: Ulster v Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving started the season so well, Connacht now head to Belfast on the back of four successive defeats in all competitions. They have conceded 173 points along the way, losing to Vodacom Bulls (53-27)...
