Hansen set to make first appearance vs Leinster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen will make his first Connacht appearance of the season in tomorrow’s BKT URC interpro with Leinster at a sold-out Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm). The winger is among seven players who...
Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Connacht Rugby
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Willie Le Roux makes his Vodacom Bulls debut as he opens the latest chapter in an illustrious career that has taken in spells at the Sharks, Cheetahs, Griquas, Wasps and out in Japan. “To...
All you need to know: Bulls v Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother week in South Africa as Connacht take on the Vodacom Bulls in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s...
Irish international returns to Connacht starting 15
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international prop Finlay Bealham returns as Connacht make eight changes to last week's side as they take on the Hollywoodbet Sharks this Saturday in Durban (k/o 3pm Irish time). There are two changes...
Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...
Connacht squad named for Edinburgh trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTadgh McElroy and Seán O’Brien have been handed their first Connacht starts in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash away to Edinburgh (k/o 7.35pm). The inclusion of the hooker...
Match Preview: Connacht v Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis all-Irish affair could well be the game of the weekend, with both teams having won their opening two matches. There is also the added spice of Ulster being out for revenge having lost at home to...
Jack Carty among three changes for Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of club captain Jack Carty is one of three changes to the Connacht team for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship interpro against Ulster at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm). The...
Bealham commits to Connacht with new contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby announced that Finlay Bealham has signed a two-year contract extension with the club. The Irish international tighthead will now remain at The Sportsground until at least the...
Carty boost for Connacht ahead of first derby of the season against Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Pete Wilkins confirmed that Carty is available for selection while they are monitoring a knee injury picked up by JJ Hanrahan in the 34-26 win over Glasgow at the weekend. Connacht skipper...