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Friday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cruden Injury Scare For All Blacks The All Blacks received another injury concern ahead of their series with the British and Irish Lions when fly-half Aaron Cruden injured his knee in the Chiefs’...

New Head of Athletic Performance appointed for Connacht

9 years ago by Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the appointment of David Howarth as Head of Athletic Performance at Connacht Rugby.   Previous to his work in the US, David was a Strength & Conditioning...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby sign Irish-qualified scrumhalf James Mitchell Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the signing of scrumhalf James Mitchell on a two-year deal. Full story   Cloete back...

Connacht Rugby sign Irish-qualified scrumhalf James Mitchell

9 years ago by Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the signing of scrumhalf James Mitchell on a two-year deal.   Mitchell represented England at Under-16, U17 and U18 level before being selected for the...

History of the Haka - explaining New Zealand's rugby ritual

9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The traditional New Zealand Maori war cry is a familiar spectacle in international Rugby matches – but what’s it all about?

Leicester Tigers sign Leinster forward Dominic Ryan

9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leicester have announced the signing of Leinster back-row forward Dominic Ryan.

Tuesday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby have announced that Joe Marchant and Paul Hill have been ruled out of England’s tour to Argentina next month through injury. Full story     London Sevens Dream Team     Springboks...

Connacht academy trio sign up to senior Squad

9 years ago by Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced that Academy players Conor McKeon, Cormac Brennan and Pat O’Toole have all been rewarded with senior contracts for next season.   23-year-old...

Bundee Aki to undergo surgery

9 years ago by Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby has confirmed that Bundee Aki will undergo surgery this week on an ongoing shoulder injury. The 27-year-old centre is expected to return in time for the start of the 2017/18 season.   Aki...

REPORT: Groom strikes to steer Saints into home play-off final

9 years ago by European Champions Cup

Northampton Saints will host Stade Francais Paris in Friday night's Champions Cup Play-Off final after beating Connacht Rugby 21-15 at Franklin's Gardens.