The latest player movement and rumours
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed moves. Gatland on the shortlist for USA job According to a report by the Daily...
Mack Hansen & Catherine Martin named 2021/22 Connacht Players of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen and Catherine Martin were the big winners at last night’s annual Connacht Rugby Awards Ball, with the pair named Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year for 2021/22. The...
Cian Prendergast signs long-term Connacht contract until 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Cian Prendergast has signed a long-term deal with the club until 2025. Prendergast had 12 months remaining on his initial deal, but like Mack...
Mack Hansen signs new long-term deal with Connacht Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced that Irish international Mack Hansen has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract until 2025. Hansen had 12 months remaining on his...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...
URC Team Announcements Round 17
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BULvGLA Arno...
Caolin Blade to earn 150th cap as Connacht aim for SA clean sweep against Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named their matchday 23 for tomorrow’s URC fixture against the Sharks in Durban (k/o 3.05pm Irish time). A win for Andy Friend’s side would...
Friend rings the changes for Connacht's clash in Johannesburg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht boss Andy Friend has rung the changes for his side’s encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Connacht have had a tough fortnight, losing out to fellow Irish...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
Leinster boosted by two returning Irish Internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head coach Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Connacht Rugby in the second leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 tomorrow (KO 5.30pm). Cullen has made three changes to the side with...