Hansen signs two-year deal with Irish Rugby Mack Hansen has committed his immediate future to Ireland and Connacht Rugby by signing a new two-year central contract. Rugby • 03 Mar
Hansen signs two-year deal with Irish Rugby Mack Hansen has committed his immediate future to Ireland and Connacht Rugby by signing a new two-year central contract. Rugby • 03 Mar
Connacht bounce back with bonus-point Benetton win Connacht started and finished strongly to beat Benetton in a 38-30 bonus-point victory in a topsy-turvy United Rugby Championship clash. Rugby • 02 Mar
Connacht bounce back with bonus-point Benetton win Connacht started and finished strongly to beat Benetton in a 38-30 bonus-point victory in a topsy-turvy United Rugby Championship clash. Rugby • 02 Mar
Time to win is now as URC turns towards home stretch The BKT United Rugby Championship may be playing in the shadows of the Guinness Six Nations at this time of year, but a win is no less valuable. United Rugby Championship • 01 Mar
Time to win is now as URC turns towards home stretch The BKT United Rugby Championship may be playing in the shadows of the Guinness Six Nations at this time of year, but a win is no less valuable. United Rugby Championship • 01 Mar
Internationals return for provinces in URC Leinster, Ulster and Connacht have all named their teams for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship games. United Rugby Championship • 28 Feb
Internationals return for provinces in URC Leinster, Ulster and Connacht have all named their teams for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship games. United Rugby Championship • 28 Feb
Prendergast boost for Connacht with trio ruled out Cian Prendergast has recovered from illness and looks set to feature for Connacht against Benetton in Saturday's URC clash. Rugby • 25 Feb
Prendergast boost for Connacht with trio ruled out Cian Prendergast has recovered from illness and looks set to feature for Connacht against Benetton in Saturday's URC clash. Rugby • 25 Feb
Updated Wilkins: Keeping calm key for Connacht in crucial win Connacht boss Pete Wilkins hailed his side for not panicking after blowing a 19-0 lead against Cardiff in Galway on Saturday night. Rugby • 17 Feb
Updated Wilkins: Keeping calm key for Connacht in crucial win Connacht boss Pete Wilkins hailed his side for not panicking after blowing a 19-0 lead against Cardiff in Galway on Saturday night. Rugby • 17 Feb
Connacht salvage win with late Tierney-Martin try Dylan Tierney-Martin scored a match-winning try in the 75th minute as Connacht recovered from blowing a 19-0 lead to beat Matt Sherratt's Cardiff 24-19 in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 15 Feb
Connacht salvage win with late Tierney-Martin try Dylan Tierney-Martin scored a match-winning try in the 75th minute as Connacht recovered from blowing a 19-0 lead to beat Matt Sherratt's Cardiff 24-19 in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 15 Feb
URC teams: Wycherley to make Munster comeback Josh Wycherley returns from a neck injury to start for Munster against Scarlets in Saturday's URC clash at Thomond Park. Rugby • 14 Feb
URC teams: Wycherley to make Munster comeback Josh Wycherley returns from a neck injury to start for Munster against Scarlets in Saturday's URC clash at Thomond Park. Rugby • 14 Feb
Wilkins urges Connacht to 'deliver' URC results With a record nine players involved in the wider Ireland squad for the Guinness Six Nations, Connacht are demonstrably doing something right but their URC form is a problem. Rugby • 14 Feb
Wilkins urges Connacht to 'deliver' URC results With a record nine players involved in the wider Ireland squad for the Guinness Six Nations, Connacht are demonstrably doing something right but their URC form is a problem. Rugby • 14 Feb
Updated United Rugby Championship R11: All you need to know With the Guinness Six Nations on a down week, the provinces return to United Rugby Championship action - find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 14 Feb
Updated United Rugby Championship R11: All you need to know With the Guinness Six Nations on a down week, the provinces return to United Rugby Championship action - find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 14 Feb
URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend's URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress. Rugby • 13 Feb
URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend's URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress. Rugby • 13 Feb
'The lads are calling me Lazarus' – Bealham Ireland fans may have been fearing the worst when Finlay Bealham went down injured against England but 'Lazarus' has made quite the recovery. Rugby • 12 Feb
'The lads are calling me Lazarus' – Bealham Ireland fans may have been fearing the worst when Finlay Bealham went down injured against England but 'Lazarus' has made quite the recovery. Rugby • 12 Feb
Hansen targets Lions pick as 'pinnacle of rugby' Mack Hansen is targeting a place in Andy Farrell's Lions squad, inspired by memories of a famous win for the Brumbies in 2013. Rugby • 11 Feb
Hansen targets Lions pick as 'pinnacle of rugby' Mack Hansen is targeting a place in Andy Farrell's Lions squad, inspired by memories of a famous win for the Brumbies in 2013. Rugby • 11 Feb
Connacht boosted by Ireland and injured players return Connacht have been boosted ahead of Saturday's URC clash with Cardiff by the return of a number of Ireland internationals and injured players. Rugby • 11 Feb
Connacht boosted by Ireland and injured players return Connacht have been boosted ahead of Saturday's URC clash with Cardiff by the return of a number of Ireland internationals and injured players. Rugby • 11 Feb
Connacht come up short against Glasgow Warriors Connacht came up short in their deferred URC clash with Glasgow Warriors this afternoon at Scotstoun Stadium. Rugby • 26 Jan
Connacht come up short against Glasgow Warriors Connacht came up short in their deferred URC clash with Glasgow Warriors this afternoon at Scotstoun Stadium. Rugby • 26 Jan
URC: Sheehan captains Leinster on return from injury Dan Sheehan will make his first appearance since last summer when Leinster host Stormers on Saturday in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 24 Jan
URC: Sheehan captains Leinster on return from injury Dan Sheehan will make his first appearance since last summer when Leinster host Stormers on Saturday in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 24 Jan
Henning hopes 'game will benefit' from Hansen incident The exact nature of Mack Hansen's re-education training is still under discussion but the URC is hopeful it will allow for the Ireland wing to present a "player's perspective". Rugby • 23 Jan
Henning hopes 'game will benefit' from Hansen incident The exact nature of Mack Hansen's re-education training is still under discussion but the URC is hopeful it will allow for the Ireland wing to present a "player's perspective". Rugby • 23 Jan
URC Round 10: All you need to know It's time for round 10 of the United Rugby Championship as teams jostle for position. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 23 Jan
URC Round 10: All you need to know It's time for round 10 of the United Rugby Championship as teams jostle for position. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 23 Jan
URC Round 10: All you need to know It's time for round 10 of the United Rugby Championship as teams jostle for position. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 25 Jan
URC Round 10: All you need to know It's time for round 10 of the United Rugby Championship as teams jostle for position. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 25 Jan
Connacht's URC meeting with Glasgow moved to Sunday Connacht's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Glasgow Warriors has been pushed back until Sunday in anticipation of Storm Éowyn later this week. United Rugby Championship • 22 Jan
Connacht's URC meeting with Glasgow moved to Sunday Connacht's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Glasgow Warriors has been pushed back until Sunday in anticipation of Storm Éowyn later this week. United Rugby Championship • 22 Jan
Hurley-Langton: Connacht will embrace Challenge Cup Connacht's Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton says they will target the Challenge Cup after securing a top seeding in the competition. Rugby • 21 Jan
Hurley-Langton: Connacht will embrace Challenge Cup Connacht's Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton says they will target the Challenge Cup after securing a top seeding in the competition. Rugby • 21 Jan
Hurley-Langton: Connacht will embrace Challenge Cup Connacht's Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton says they will target the Challenge Cup after securing a top seeding in the competition. Rugby • 22 Jan
Hurley-Langton: Connacht will embrace Challenge Cup Connacht's Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton says they will target the Challenge Cup after securing a top seeding in the competition. Rugby • 22 Jan
Hansen to come back 'just a little wiser', says Wilkins Pete Wilkins is confident Mack Hansen won't lose any of his personality after he completes his URC-mandated education session about how to conduct dealings with the media. Rugby • 20 Jan
Hansen to come back 'just a little wiser', says Wilkins Pete Wilkins is confident Mack Hansen won't lose any of his personality after he completes his URC-mandated education session about how to conduct dealings with the media. Rugby • 20 Jan
Connacht's 'inconsistency label fair', says Wilkins Pete Wilkins admits that Connacht fully deserve their "inconsistent" label but wants them to use it as motivation against Glasgow Warriors. Rugby • 21 Jan
Connacht's 'inconsistency label fair', says Wilkins Pete Wilkins admits that Connacht fully deserve their "inconsistent" label but wants them to use it as motivation against Glasgow Warriors. Rugby • 21 Jan
Connacht's 'inconsistency label fair', says Wilkins Pete Wilkins admits that Connacht fully deserve their "inconsistent" label but wants them to use it as motivation against Glasgow Warriors. Rugby • 20 Jan
Connacht's 'inconsistency label fair', says Wilkins Pete Wilkins admits that Connacht fully deserve their "inconsistent" label but wants them to use it as motivation against Glasgow Warriors. Rugby • 20 Jan
