Squad Update: Monday 16th March

16 March 2026

The Connacht management team have released the latest squad update ahead of Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Ulster in Belfast.

Dylan Tierney-Martin (shoulder) and Sam Gilbert (ribs) were withdrawn in the win over Scarlets, and will be unavailable this weekend with a timeline on their return to be determined.

Paul Boyle (calf) and Sean Jansen (hip) will be assessed, with a decision on their availability to be made later in the week.

Denis Buckley (hamstring) was a late withdrawal before last week's game, and he will continue to be assessed ahead of this weekend.

In good news Dave Heffernan (calf), Shamus Hurley-Langton (shoulder), Sam Illo (illness) and Matthew Devine (knee) have all returned to full training, while all five players on Ireland duty - Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham, Billy Bohan, Darragh Murray and Cian Prendergast - have reported no injuries from the Six Nations.

Remaining unavailable: Temi Lasisi, Oisin Dowling, Caolin Blade, Hugh Gavin, David Hawkshaw, Byron Ralston, Mack Hansen, Harry West, Shayne Bolton.