Connacht Rugby

Cathal Forde signs new contract extension

Forde has emerged this season as one of the most exciting young prospects in Irish Rugby. His consistent selection at inside-centre has brought him up to 23 caps for his home province, while he can also...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Scarlets

Ireland Men March Into LA 7s Semi-Final After Ending Argentina’s Winning Run

The Ireland Men’s Sevens team (sponsored by TritonLake) produced a barnstorming three-try finish to stun HSBC SVNS Series leaders Argentina with a 24-14 defeat and advance to the LA 7s Cup semi-finals. Having...

URC Round 11 Review

Leinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...

Sean Jansen scores twice as Connacht move into play-off positions

Connacht 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...

Ulster ready for Dragons in Origin Round at Kingspan Stadium

Assistant Coach, Dan Soper, has named the Ulster team to take on Dragons RFC at Kingspan Stadium in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship (KO 7 35pm). The province returns to URC action...

An emotional night in store for double centurion Turnbull

Josh Turnbull admits it will be an emotional occasion when he makes his 200th appearance for Cardiff Rugby in Saturday’s BKT URC clash with Leinster Rugby at the Arms Park.   On top of that...

EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy for Ospreys, Big Benetton test & more

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just SEVEN points separating second and ninth place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 11 of the championship...

URC Origins: Cardiff star Ellis Bevan doing his bit for the grassroots game

The URC Origin Rounds are firmly focussed on supporting the grassroots game and Cardiff Rugby’s Ellis Bevan is certainly doing just that. The Arms Park scrum-half has taken up a role as an assistant...

Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...