Return of O'Halloran among changes for Bristol clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been boosted by the return of Tiernan O’Halloran for tomorrow’s Investec Champions Cup tie against Bristol Bears (k/o 8pm). The experienced full-back has been absent since...
Munster must win ‘all-or-nothing’ clash in Toulon
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach praises development of Jack Crowley, whose importance is growing as Joey Carbery nears departure It’s January and it’s the Champions Cup, so in time-honoured fashion Munster’s hopes...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...
Top Performers: Connacht vs Munster
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Reigning URC Champions were defeated 22-9 in their 1st match of 2024 against Connacht. Munster was leading 6-3 at half time but 4 penalties and 1 converter try saw Connacht through. Lets...
Connacht beat Munster but win comes at a cost
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIRISH COACH Andy Farrell will anxiously await news on the extent of an injury picked up by winger Mack Hansen, which forced him off in the closing stages as Connacht ended a five-match losing run with...
Connacht squad named for 2024 opener with Munster
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht matchday 23 has been named for Monday’s New Year’s Day clash with Munster at a sold-out Sportsground (k/o 3pm). There are six changes from the side that started the narrow loss...
Match Preview: Ulster v Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving started the season so well, Connacht now head to Belfast on the back of four successive defeats in all competitions. They have conceded 173 points along the way, losing to Vodacom Bulls (53-27)...
Mack's back to face Ulster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen returns to the starting XV ahead of tomorrow's interpro derby as Connacht travel up to Belfast to take on Ulster in Kingspan Stadium (7.35pm). The Irish international missed last weekends...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...
