sport – THE 2ND ROW

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…

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 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…

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…

Connacht vs Lions Preview

22 Mar 202422 Mar 2024

Connacht will be looking to keep their win streak going against the Lions tomorrow night, after winning their last 3 games in the BKT United Rugby Championship matches The Dexcom…

SIX NATIONS: FULL CONTACT SEASON 2

14 Mar 202414 Mar 2024

Six Nations and Netflix have confirmed the recommission of Six Nations: Full Contact for a second series following the huge success of season one. Produced by Box To Box Films,…

Gusty in Galway

A lot of Huff and Puff but Connacht don't blow Scarlets away in a windy Sportsground. That might seem like an odd way to describe a try bonus point win…

Ruthless DHL Stormers wary of Connacht dogged spirit

The DHL Stormers happily accepted Connacht’s gift of a BKT URC home semi-final in Cape Town but the defending champions won’t be returning any favours as they continue their ruthless…