Updated Wilkins remains absent for Connacht's Castlebar trip Connacht will once again be operating without head coach Pete Wilkins for this week's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Munster in Castlebar. Wilkins was away from the team in the build-up to last week's defeat to the Ospreys, and the province have confirmed he remains on "sick leave". United Rugby Championship • 25 Mar
Updated Wilkins remains absent for Connacht's Castlebar trip Connacht will once again be operating without head coach Pete Wilkins for this week's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Munster in Castlebar. Wilkins was away from the team in the build-up to last week's defeat to the Ospreys, and the province have confirmed he remains on "sick leave". United Rugby Championship • 25 Mar
Ospreys hold off spirited Connacht comeback Ospreys held off a spirited Connacht comeback to record a 43-40 victory in Swansea in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 22 Mar
Ospreys hold off spirited Connacht comeback Ospreys held off a spirited Connacht comeback to record a 43-40 victory in Swansea in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 22 Mar
URC: Leinster start Barrett and Snyman for Bulls clash Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman have been named in the Leinster side to take on Bulls in Saturday's URC clash in Pretoria. United Rugby Championship • 21 Mar
URC: Leinster start Barrett and Snyman for Bulls clash Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman have been named in the Leinster side to take on Bulls in Saturday's URC clash in Pretoria. United Rugby Championship • 21 Mar
Rainbow lessons learned for Leinster Leinster are sitting pretty at the top of the table but Connacht and Ulster are in catch-up mode as the URC season goes down the final stretch. Rugby • 22 Mar
Rainbow lessons learned for Leinster Leinster are sitting pretty at the top of the table but Connacht and Ulster are in catch-up mode as the URC season goes down the final stretch. Rugby • 22 Mar
URC Round 13: All you need to know The home stretch of the BKT United Rugby Championship is coming into view with all four provinces having something to play for. Rugby • 22 Mar
URC Round 13: All you need to know The home stretch of the BKT United Rugby Championship is coming into view with all four provinces having something to play for. Rugby • 22 Mar
Ioane adapting to winds of change in Connacht Josh Ioane admits he underestimated how long it would take him to adapt to Irish rugby, and, in particular, getting used to the playing conditions in Galway. Rugby • 19 Mar
Ioane adapting to winds of change in Connacht Josh Ioane admits he underestimated how long it would take him to adapt to Irish rugby, and, in particular, getting used to the playing conditions in Galway. Rugby • 19 Mar
'Spirits high' as Connacht settle in for business end Connacht expect the majority of their Ireland players to return ahead of the URC clash against Munster in Castlebar in two weeks' time. Rugby • 19 Mar
'Spirits high' as Connacht settle in for business end Connacht expect the majority of their Ireland players to return ahead of the URC clash against Munster in Castlebar in two weeks' time. Rugby • 19 Mar
Connacht extend Ioane and O'Brien contracts Connacht have extended Josh Ioane's contract and the New Zealand out-half will remain at the club for another two years, while back row Sean O'Brien has also signed a new deal. Rugby • 14 Mar
Connacht extend Ioane and O'Brien contracts Connacht have extended Josh Ioane's contract and the New Zealand out-half will remain at the club for another two years, while back row Sean O'Brien has also signed a new deal. Rugby • 14 Mar
Slimani staying with Leinster as he agrees new deal Rabah Slimani will stay at Leinster for another season, after the province confirmed a new contract for the tighthead prop, while Jordan Larmour and Fintan Gunne have also agreed deals. United Rugby Championship • 12 Mar
Slimani staying with Leinster as he agrees new deal Rabah Slimani will stay at Leinster for another season, after the province confirmed a new contract for the tighthead prop, while Jordan Larmour and Fintan Gunne have also agreed deals. United Rugby Championship • 12 Mar
Updated Munster confirm Hanrahan return for third stint Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan will return for a third stint at the club at the start of next season. Rugby • 05 Mar
Updated Munster confirm Hanrahan return for third stint Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan will return for a third stint at the club at the start of next season. Rugby • 05 Mar
Connacht appoint Australian Seib as new attack coach Connacht have confirmed the appointment of Australian Rod Seib as their new attack coach for next season. The 50-year-old will joins from Super Rugby side Brumbies, where he previously coached the province's winger Mack Hansen. United Rugby Championship • 04 Mar
Connacht appoint Australian Seib as new attack coach Connacht have confirmed the appointment of Australian Rod Seib as their new attack coach for next season. The 50-year-old will joins from Super Rugby side Brumbies, where he previously coached the province's winger Mack Hansen. United Rugby Championship • 04 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
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
