Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Doak as Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach for the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Doak, who has overseen a number of preparatory...
Ireland Squad Named For World Rugby U20 Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland U20s Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. The tournament, taking place in the Cape Town region,...
Browne and Sexton appointed to new Connacht Rugby roles
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have appointed Andrew Browne and Mark Sexton to the roles of Elite Player Development Officers. Browne represented Connacht 156 times over 11 years and is thus no stranger...
The Connacht Team That Beat A Powerful Leinster Side In The 2016 PRO12 Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Connacht claimed their first Pro12 title at Murrayfield. The side coached by Pat Lam scored three tries through Tiernan O’Halloran, Niyi Adeolokun and Matt Healy. Leinster...
The day Connacht announced they belong in the big time
4 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt is telling to look back at Andrew Browne’s post-match quotes after Connacht had upset the odds in remarkable fashion at Murrayfield that sunny evening in Edinburgh, just how quickly the commitment...
Ireland's 2007 U20s Grand Slamers: Where are they now?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe year is 2007 and although Ireland's senior side came second in the men's Six Nations claiming a Triple Crown, the u21s have impressed Grand Slamming the u21 Six Nations and claimed a Triple Crown. The...
Energia All-Ireland League: Division 2B Previews
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTwo crunch Connacht derbies are top of the bill in Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B this afternoon. Newly-promoted Ballina debut their new Heffernan Park pitch against Galway Corinthians, while Andrew...
Connacht forward Andrew Browne to leave province after 13 years
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySecond-row Andrew Browne has confirmed he is to leave Connacht at the end of the season.
Wednesday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Willis signs for Ealing Trailfinders from Newcastle Falcons Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Craig Willis from Newcastle Falcons for the 2018-19 season. The fly-half...
Browne To Leave Connacht At End Of Season
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht Rugby have confirmed that Andrew Browne, who has played in the second row and back row, will finish with the province at the end of the current season