Connacht Rugby
Ulster face their first Irish rival in the shape of Connacht at Kingspan Stadium
United Rugby Championship: Ulster Rugby v Connacht Rugby (Kingspan Stadium, Sat Oct 12, KO:8pm)
Ulster kick-off Champions Cup against reigning champions Stade Toulousain, as full fixtures are announced
Ulster’s pool also contains Bordeaux Bègles, Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs
Ulster Rugby learn their fixtures for next season’s URC
The province will play their first inter-provincial derby in October when Connacht come to Ravenhill
Rory Beggan, Charlie Smyth and Co shine on pro day to further their NFL dreams
Monaghan’s Rory Beggan didn’t miss a kick in Florida, while Down’s Charlie Smyth also hit from 60 yards out.
‘I want to be one of the 32 best kickers in the world’: Rory Beggan and two other GAA players attempt to make it to the NFL
Former Connacht rugby player Darragh Leader joins Gaelic stars that will be going to the NFL combine in Indianapolis
Bundee Aki extends Connacht stay into 2025
Having joined the Westerners from the Chiefs, Aki completed his three-year residency under the since adapted World Rugby regulations to become eligible for Ireland.
Top GAA stars exploring opportunity of pro career in American football
Tadhg Leader claims his kicking program has attracted some big names
Ross Bolger: The Laois footballer turned American football kicker with the world at his feet
The former Laois U-20 footballer has received a Division 1 offer to play American Football for the Idaho State Bengals college team.
