Connacht Rugby

Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe

It’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...

URC Preview: Ulster v Stormers

At Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, 7.35pm Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67 th competition game) Assistant: Andrew Cole, Paul Haycock (both IRFU) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)   Overall URC head-to-head record:...

Life On The Road With The Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway

From Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Emirates Lions as they now switch their focus back to the United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster...

Connacht Rugby: Dylan Tierney-Martin signs three-year contract extension

Connacht have continued to build for the future with a three-year contract extension for Galway native Dylan Tierney-Martin.   Tierney-Martin made his debut in March 2021 against Scarlets and has...

Life on the Road with the Emirates Lions - Next Stop Galway

From Cork to Paris, from the Gwent valleys to Galway, life on the road continues for the Lions as they now switch their focus back to the BKT United Rugby Championship. Following trips to Munster and...

Where To Watch URC Round 13

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27   Ulster v DHL Stormers Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Live on: BBC NI, RTÉ, SuperSport, Viaplay, Premier Sports, Discovery...

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Niall Murray renews Connacht contract for two seasons

  Connacht Rugby have confirmed another contract renewal for a homegrown talent, with Niall Murray signing a new two-year deal.       The Roscommon lock first made his debut...

Ireland Squad Named For 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship

The Ireland Coaching Team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Championship, which kicks off with an away trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday, 4th February. In...

Coaches Reveal Key To URC Success In Europe

So, what’s the secret behind the success of the United Rugby Championship sides in Europe this season? Well, there seems to be a growing consensus that the addition of the South African sides to...