Champions Cup Team of Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a pulsating opening round of the Champions Cup, we have selected our team of the week. 1. Jeremy Loughman - Munster A tough call on Connacht's Denis Buckley who was...
Match Highlights | Connacht 41-5 Benetton
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht picked up the first win of the Guinness PRO14 season Saturday night with an impressive bonus point victory over Benetton at The Sportsground. Two tries from man-of-the-match Caolin Blade,...
Blade And McCartney Bag Braces In Connacht’s Opening Win
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTwo tries each from Caolin Blade and Tom McCartney did most of the damage as Connacht overcame Benetton Rugby 41-5 at the Sportsground for their first win of the GUINNESS PRO14 season. Beaten 18-10 by...
Highlights: Connacht 40-31 Munster
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht made it 3 wins from 3 in the 2019/20 pre-season campaign with an entertaining 40-31 win over Munster at The Sportsground on Saturday. Two tries each from scrum-halves Caolin Blade and Kieran...
Connacht run in six tries to make it three pre-season wins from three
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht rounded off their pre-season preparations with a third win after overcoming near neighbours Munster in a high scoring game in the Sportsground. A crowd of 4,738 were treated to an entertaining...
Starting XV named for Oyonnax Pre-Season Friendly
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyCaolin Blade will lead out Connacht as captain for tonight’s pre-season friendly against Oyonnax Rugby at the Stade Charles-Mathon (k/o 7.30pm Irish time). The scrum-half starts the challenge...
PRO14 Dream Team Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO 14 have confirmed the list of nominees for the 2018/19 PRO14 Dream Team. The team will be announced tomorrow evening. A panel of over 75 media members were invited to take part in...
Best and Cave set for Kingspan Swansong While Munster Welcome Murray and Earls Back
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster host Benetton Treviso while Ulster and Connacht clash in the PRO14 quarter finals this weekend with Leinster and Glasgow Warriors having already booked their places in the semi-finals. Here...
Carty Becomes Connacht’s Record Scorer With Classy Cameo
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJack Carty showed his class off the bench with a key 10-point contribution and a try assist as Connacht triumphed 29-14 at the Sportsground to bring Benetton Rugby’s eight-match GUINNESS PRO14 unbeaten...
Thursday Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Lawday signs for Harlequins Harlequins can confirm that Tom Lawday will join the Club for the 2019/20 season. The powerful Number eight, who is currently with Exeter Chiefs,...
