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Andy Friend to depart Connacht Rugby at end of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby can confirm Director of Rugby Andy Friend will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.   Andy Friend has released the following statement:   "My...

Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...

Conor Murray ruled out of Ireland's remaining Autumn fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's newest test centurion Conor Murray will miss the remaining Autumn Nations Series fixtures against Fiji and Australia.    Murray played his 100th test match for Ireland against...

Team Announcement: Conor Murray to earn his 100th test cap for Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day 23 to take on reigning world champions South Africa in the opening fixture of the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Kick-off...

Craig Casey captains Ireland A against All Blacks XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named the Ireland ‘A’ Match Day Squad that will take on the All Blacks XV at The RDS on Friday evening (Kick-off 7.45pm, live on Virgin Media in Republic of...

URC Wrap - Round 7

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

McFarland’s Men in Good Health After Nail-Biter   Ulster put their illness issues behind them to claim their first win at Thomond Park since 2014 as they defeated Munster 15-14 in a real nail...

Bulls and Stormers soar on the Highveld

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls and Stormers finished the first block of the United Rugby Championship on high notes and cemented their places in the top four of the competition with big wins in two great local derbies in Gauteng...

Butler joins the Connacht Centurion club

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht back-rower Jarrad Butler sat down with us during the week ahead of his 100th cap for the club as we take on the Ospreys in Swansea this Saturday.