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Murphy Names Ireland U20 Squad For Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has today named a 32-man Ireland squad, sponsored by PwC, for the upcoming 2023 U20 Six Nations, including seven players who were involved in last year’s...

Dave Heffernan signs new two-year deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland international Dave Heffernan is the latest player to renew his contract with Connacht, signing a new two-year deal. The Ballina man first lined out for Connacht in March 2012 and has since made...

Caolin Blade signs long-term deal with Connacht

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Caolin Blade has signed a new three-year deal with Connacht Rugby, the club can confirm.   The Monivea native made his debut in 2014, the first of his 160 appearances for the club. He...

Pool stage ramps up with knockout stage spots secured

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams bagged their places in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage amid an enthralling Round 3 last weekend.   Cardiff Rugby, RC Toulon, Connacht Rugby, Bristol Bears, Glasgow Warriors,...

Friend lauds ‘powerful’ Wootton after hat-trick

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby director of rugby Andy Friend hailed Alex Wootton as “a hell of an athlete” after the wing went over for a hat-trick of tries against CA Brive in the EPCR Challenge Cup on...

John Porch signs new two-year deal with Connacht

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Connacht Rugby have confirmed a two-year contract extension for John Porch, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2024/25 season.     A fans’ favourite since joining...

Match Report: Cardiff seal Round of 16 berth with Newcastle drubbing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby booked their spot in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 thanks to a dominant 42-10 home win over Newcastle Falcons at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday.   Two tries from Owen Lane...

Match Report: Wootton hat-trick as Connacht bag Round of 16 spot

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Wootton scored a hat-trick of tries as Connacht Rugby sealed their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout stage with a 61-5 thrashing of CA Brive at The Sportsground on Saturday.   The...

Tough task for Newcastle at Pool A leaders Cardiff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top meets bottom in Pool A as high-flying Cardiff Rugby prepare to host struggling Newcastle Falcons in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Sunday.   Cardiff have taken maximum points from...