rugby-union – THE 2ND ROW

URC Introduces Independent TMO Process to Deliver Faster, More Accurate Decisions

25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025

An independent TMO process will be introduced to the United Rugby Championship, designed to improve the accuracy of key decisions and speed up the game. Backed by Hawk-Eye technology, the…

BKT URC to Introduce 20-Minute Red Card Trial for 2025/26 Season

The BKT United Rugby Championship will adopt the global World Rugby trial of the 20-minute red card law for the 2025/26 season. The trial is designed to protect player welfare,…

PETE WILKINS STEPS DOWN AS CONNACHT RUGBY HEAD COACH

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU can confirm Pete Wilkins has taken the decision to step down as head coach with immediate effect. After 8 years with Connacht Pete has decided…

BILLY MILLARD APPOINTED CONNACHT RUGBY GENERAL MANAGER OF PERFORMANCE

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the appointment of Billy Millard as General Manager of Performance from the start of next season.A newly created role, Millard will have ultimate responsibility…

DAVE HEFFERNAN COMMITS FUTURE TO CONNACHT RUGBY

Connacht Rugby is delighted to announce a two-year contract renewal for Dave Heffernan, further extending his long and illustrious career with his home province. BKT United Rugby Championship, Kingspan Stadium,…

ROD SEIB APPOINTED CONNACHT RUGBY SENIOR ASSISTANT COACh

4 Mar 20254 Mar 2025

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the appointment of Australian Rod Seib as the club’s new Senior Assistant Coach, with responsibility for team attack, from the 2025/26 season. An experienced…

CAN CONNACHT FINISH THIS URC BLOCK ON A HIGH?

Last week showed Connacht have the tools to beat the best, but still have a fair way to go to make that leap to the next tier. For the first…

Can Connacht Overcome Leinster’s Dominance in URC?

18 Oct 202418 Oct 2024

Connacht are at home hoping to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Ulster. Another performance that lacked fluidity, partly due to Ulsters ability to make a mess of the…

INTERPRO INTENSITY INCOMING

The second interpro of the season is upon us, a trip to the Kingspan to face Ulster is ahead in URC round 4. Connacht so far this season have a…

Next Challenge: Connacht vs Scarlets Preview

3 Oct 20243 Oct 2024

Scarlets are up next in the URC as Connacht head to Llanelli after a great win in Rd 2. Last week's win over the Sharks will be remembered for the…