Michael Swift rugby player
Michael Swift rugby player

Michael Swift

18th Oct 1977 1.96m/119kg Openside Flanker

Buckley to earn 250th appearance for Connacht

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his matchday squad for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Dexcom Stadium (k/o 7.35pm).  There are...

United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...

Carty to make 200th appearance at Saracens

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club captain Jack Carty will line out for Connacht for the 200th time on Saturday, after he was named to start against Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow in London (k/o 1pm). The Roscommon...

Double ton for Buckley, Bundee Aki returns

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Denis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton in Italy. The Roscommon prop...

Connacht need to finish title defence with real bang - Swift

7 years ago by Irish Independent

Ex-Connacht star Michael Swift says it vital that his former team-mates can rally for the final weeks of the season and clinch a Champions Cup slot.

Clan Hall of Fame for legend Swift

8 years ago by Irish Independent

Connacht legend Michael Swift cannot believe where Connacht have got to under Pat Lam and says it's a credit to all involved.

Retiring Swift is a huge loss - Buckley

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Connacht prop Denis Buckley said retiring legend Michael Swift will be sorely missed around the Sportsground in the next few seasons after a brilliant 15 years with the province.

Rugby Banter Page weekly round up

9 years ago by Rugby Banter Page

Monday 16th FebruaryTimani Signs Two Year Extension with Melbourne RebelsMelbourne Rebels have wasted no time in re-signing exciting second-rower Lopeti Timani until the end of the 2017 season.The 24-year-old...

Connacht's highest capped player Michael Swift to retire

9 years ago by Connacht Rugby Official

Connacht Rugby's longest serving player Michael Swift has announced that he will retire from the game at the end of the current season.

Connacht Legend Swift To Retire

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby's longest serving player Michael Swift has announced that he will retire from the game at the end of the current season.