United Rugby Championship Round 15 Preview
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for Round 15. Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 7.35pm, Friday Eben Etzebeth makes a very welcome return as he skippers a star-studded...
Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht Rugby head coach
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby and the IRFU can confirm Pete Wilkins has taken the decision to step down as head coach with immediate effect. Pete Wilkins has released the following statement: “It is with...
Murphy, De Buitlear & Hawkshaw sign new deals for Connacht
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht confirm that Josh Murphy, Eoin de Buitlear and David Hawkshaw have extended their stay at the provence Murphy joined from Leinster in 2022 and made 18 appearances in the...
Dave Heffernan commits to Connacht
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby announced a two-year contract renewal for Dave Heffernan, further extending his long and illustrious career with his home province. A native of Ballina, Heffernan came through the...
URC – Round 11 Review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague leaders Leinster pushed all the way Relieved Leinster Rugby boss Leo Cullen paid tribute to an “unbelievably dogged” display from the Ospreys following his team’s hard-fought...
URC Round 11 Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Zebre Parma, Friday 7.35pm Sides from Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Wales, England and, of course, Scotland are name-checked in the Edinburgh team...
Glasgow Warriors v Connacht Rugby Match Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Connacht Rugby, 3.30pm, Sunday Connacht couldn’t have gone any better in the Challenge Cup, claiming bonus point victories in all four group matches to finish as top seeds. Now...
Seven changes for Connacht
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for Sunday's BKT United Rugby Championship game against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium (k/o 3.30pm). There are seven changes from the...
Connacht team to face Cardiff named
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour changes from side that beat Lyon Murphy, Oliver, Boyle, Ralston coming into starting XV JJ Hanrahan named on bench after over 8 months out Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins...
Murray and Illo sign new Connacht deals
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNiall Murray and Sam Illo have become the latest players to sign new deals with Connacht Rugby. Both players have agreed a 2-year contract extension, keeping them at Dexcom Stadium until at least...
