Gavin Thornbury will captain Connacht for the first time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin Thornbury will captain Connacht for the first time in tomorrow’s BKT URC opener against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (k/o 7.35pm). The lock will make his 64th appearance for the province...
All the United Rugby Championship teamsheets, TV listings and referee for round one
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 1 fixture of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. #BENvGLA Dewaldt Duvenage...
Emerging Ireland Squad Named For South African Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the 35-man squad that will travel to South Africa in late September to play in the Toyota Challenge. The Emerging Ireland panel will have a three...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...
Three SA sides book their place in the URC playoffs after another full house of wins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls all booked their spots in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought home victories in the penultimate round of league action this...
URC Team Announcements Round 17
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BULvGLA Arno...
Caolin Blade to earn 150th cap as Connacht aim for SA clean sweep against Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named their matchday 23 for tomorrow’s URC fixture against the Sharks in Durban (k/o 3.05pm Irish time). A win for Andy Friend’s side would...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
Leinster boosted by two returning Irish Internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head coach Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Connacht Rugby in the second leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 tomorrow (KO 5.30pm). Cullen has made three changes to the side with...
URC R12 Team Sheets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll the team news ahead of the weekend's United Rugby Championship action. #MUNEDI Munster’s starting XV includes nine Ireland internationals, one of which, Dave Kilcoyne, will make his...
