Early Rey Lee-Lo red card proves costly for Cardiff as Connacht snatch victory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff could not overcome an early red card for centre Rey Lee-Lo as Connacht claimed a 16-12 United Rugby Championship victory at the Arms Park. Lee-Lo was dismissed after just 15 minutes by Italian...
Cardiff v Connacht: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht beat Cardiff Rugby 16-12 in Saturday night's URC action despite only scoring one try in the 60th minute of the game whilst the opponents outscored them by one try. The try came from substitute...
Four changes to Connacht for trip to Cardiff in URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for tomorrow’s trip to Cardiff in the BKT United Rugby Championship (k/o 5.15pm). There are four changes from the side that saw off Bristol...
Return of O'Halloran among changes for Bristol clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have been boosted by the return of Tiernan O’Halloran for tomorrow’s Investec Champions Cup tie against Bristol Bears (k/o 8pm). The experienced full-back has been absent since...
Connacht beat Munster but win comes at a cost
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIRISH COACH Andy Farrell will anxiously await news on the extent of an injury picked up by winger Mack Hansen, which forced him off in the closing stages as Connacht ended a five-match losing run with...
Connacht squad named for 2024 opener with Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht matchday 23 has been named for Monday’s New Year’s Day clash with Munster at a sold-out Sportsground (k/o 3pm). There are six changes from the side that started the narrow loss...
Match Preview: Ulster v Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving started the season so well, Connacht now head to Belfast on the back of four successive defeats in all competitions. They have conceded 173 points along the way, losing to Vodacom Bulls (53-27)...
Mack's back to face Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen returns to the starting XV ahead of tomorrow's interpro derby as Connacht travel up to Belfast to take on Ulster in Kingspan Stadium (7.35pm). The Irish international missed last weekends...
Aki named in Champions Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki has been handed his first Connacht start of the season in tomorrow’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Bordeaux-Begles at The Sportsground (k/o 8pm). The World Player of the...
United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBOX OFFICE WALES HOPEFUL Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The...