Connacht Rugby

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Cardiff Rugby v Connacht Rugby

Early Rey Lee-Lo red card proves costly for Cardiff as Connacht snatch victory

Cardiff could not overcome an early red card for centre Rey Lee-Lo as Connacht claimed a 16-12 United Rugby Championship victory at the Arms Park. Lee-Lo was dismissed after just 15 minutes by Italian...

Munster power to bonus-point victory over Scarlets

Clinical Munster ensured Scarlets’ poor run against Irish provinces continued as they suffered a ninth consecutive defeat in going down 42-7 in Llanelli. Scarlets have not won against Irish opposition...

Cardiff v Connacht: A look at the numbers

Connacht beat Cardiff Rugby 16-12 in Saturday night's URC action despite only scoring one try in the 60th minute of the game whilst the opponents outscored them by one try. The try came from substitute...

Cardiff Rugby v Connacht Rugby: Match Preview

It’s set to be a sell-out at the Arms Park and a packed house can expect a fast and furious encounter given the way the two teams look to play. That will be music to the ears of Cardiff openside...

Four changes to Connacht for trip to Cardiff in URC

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s trip to Cardiff in the BKT United Rugby Championship (k/o 5.15pm).  There are four changes from the side that saw off Bristol...

Belcher captains Cardiff for return to URC action

Liam Belcher captains Cardiff as they return to BKT United Rugby Championship action against Connacht on Saturday (17:15). A capacity crowd is anticipated at Cardiff Arms Park as the Blue and Blacks celebrate...

Vodacom URC goes “back to school” with Origins Rounds

Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be sporting their school or club colours in a unique start to the second half of the competition this weekend, in the first of two special Origin Rounds rounds...

Diarmuid Kilgallen joins Munster

Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 23-year-old winger Diarmuid Kilgallen on a two-year deal ahead of the 2024/25 season. In further contract news, hooker Eoghan Clarke has signed a one-year...

A team-by-team half-term report on the URC

We are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...