Connacht Rugby

Leinster v Connacht: 6 Standout players

Leinster continued their unbeaten streak with a solid performance against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium. They emerged victorious by 20 points to 12.   Here are 6 players with the best stats in each...

Bundee Aki starts against Leinster

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro away to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (k/o 5.30pm).    International trio Bundee...

Alex Soroka set for first appearance of the season

There are 13 changes in personnel to the starting XV from last Saturday's 15-7 win over ASM Clermont Auvergne, with Jordie Barrett switching to 12 and Jimmy O'Brien swapping from the wing to full-back....

Leinster’s Nienaber relishing a season like no other

Leinster Rugby’s World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber says they are privileged to be experiencing a season like no other.   With the RDS being redeveloped, the Irish giants have adopted...

Liam Turner ruled out for Leinster

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 match against Connacht Rugby at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm, live on RTÉ...

Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach

The 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...

Match Day Programme: Bristol vs Leinster

Fixture: Bristol Bears vs Leinster Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol, UK Kickoff Time: 17:30 (GMT) Referee: Pierre Brousset   Head-to-head Played: Played: 13 Toulouse Wins: 6 Ulster...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Bulls

Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home

Ugly win delights Leinster’s Leo   It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning.   You wondered if they might finally have found their...

URC Round 7 Preview

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...