Match Preview: Connacht v Ulster
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis all-Irish affair could well be the game of the weekend, with both teams having won their opening two matches. There is also the added spice of Ulster being out for revenge having lost at home to...
Jack Carty among three changes for Ulster
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of club captain Jack Carty is one of three changes to the Connacht team for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro against Ulster at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm). The...
Carty boost for Connacht ahead of first derby of the season against Ulster
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Pete Wilkins confirmed that Carty is available for selection while they are monitoring a knee injury picked up by JJ Hanrahan in the 34-26 win over Glasgow at the weekend. Connacht skipper...
Connacht v Ospreys preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys great Justin Tipuric makes his 200th appearance for the region as he captains them from the openside flank at the Galway Sportsground. Meanwhile, centre Tom Farrell brings up the century for Connacht,...
Nominees confirmed for 2022/23 Connacht Rugby Awards
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the full list of nominees for Saturday’s 2022/23 Connacht Rugby Awards.There are 16 awards in all, ranging from underage to Professional level across male and female categories. Under...
Preview: Stormers vs Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are down to the last four of the BKT United Rugby Championship and Connacht head to South Africa where they take on the defending champions DHL Stormers in Cape Town. Here’s everything you need...
URC Semi Finals: Squad Announcements & Team News
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster v Munster: Ronan Kelleher returns from injury for Leinster, the hooker is set to feature for Leinster for the first time since January. who are captained by Luke McGrath, Charlie...
Connacht name travelling squad for URC Semi-Final in Cape Town
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA 29-man Connacht squad has left for Cape Town this morning for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Semi-Final with the DHL Stormers. The management team can report a clean bill...
Connacht team announcement v Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have made four changes to their starting XV for tomorrow’s clash with Glasgow Warriors – their final BKT URC game before the playoffs.John Porch...
URC Round 18 Stats: Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship. Glasgow Warriors The Warriors have the best rate of tackle completion in the league (90.3%). Matt Fagerson...
