Connacht sign Gilbert, with Cordero, Oliver to leave

Gilbert to join Connacht at end of Super season

Experienced Highlanders and Otago utility back Sam Gilbert is heading to Ireland. Gilbert will join Connacht at the end of this Super Rugby season,...

Connacht sign Gilbert, with Cordero, Oliver to leave

Connacht have signed of New Zealander Sam Gilbert from the Highlanders ahead of the 2025/26 season, while Conor Oliver and Santiago Cordero are among those leaving the club.

Connacht sign Sam Gilbert from Highlanders as Cordero named among departures

Santiago Cordero, Conor Oliver and Piers O’Conor will all depart the club at the end of the season.

Irish Rugby | Cordero, Oliver, And O’Conor To Leave Connacht

Connacht Rugby has confirmed the players who will depart the province at the end of the current season. As previously announced, JJ Hanrahan and Andrew Smith will move to Munster, while Adam McBurney and John Porch were granted early releases from their contracts during the season to take up playing opportunities elsewhere. Also departing Connacht […]