Brave Connacht come up short against top seeds in URC

Fri, May 29, 2026

Glasgow Warriors 33
Connacht Rugby 21

Connacht Rugby 21

Connacht’s growing confidence faces its toughest test

Thu, May 28, 2026

Connacht, having bagged the valuable eighth URC spot with a commanding 26-5 win over Edinburgh, are now hunting down a win against another Scottish outfit in their bid to progress in Europe on Friday at 7.45pm at Scotstoun Stadium.

Racoon West and Buccaneers join forces to win national title

Thu, May 28, 2026

The ladies from Racoon West joined forces with three players from Connacht rivals Buccaneers on Saturday and the amalgamated side took home the ITA Women’s Open Club Championship title.

Connacht back in Europe's top tier

Fri, May 22, 2026

Connacht can celebrate their return to Champions Cup Rugby next season.

Although in the top eight of the URC, their promotion to the top European tier was under threat by Ulster, who, if winners of the Challenge Cup, would have taken their place.

Connacht’s seasonal ambitions are on the line

Thu, May 21, 2026

Connacht’s promotion to the Champions Cup next season remains in the balance despite having made the top eight of the URC.

Connacht advance to URC play-offs with superb win

Fri, May 15, 2026

Edinburgh 5
Connacht 26

Connacht 26

Improving Connacht now face Edinburgh in fight for last eight

Thu, May 14, 2026

Connacht prepare for one final chance to secure a place in the BLK URC quarter-finals when they travel to Scotland to face Edinburgh tomorrow evening (Friday) at 7.35pm.

Connacht must do it all again against Edinburgh, says Lancaster

Sun, May 10, 2026

It was a “must-win” game, and Connacht delivered, ensuring Stuart Lancaster’s side remain in the hunt for the BKT URC quarter-finals.

Their superb 26-7 win over Munster at Dexcom Stadium was the perfect fillip in their bid for the top eight, and although they remain ninth in the table, they have very much closed the gap as they prepare for their final fixture away to Edinburgh next week.

Bonus-point win keeps Connacht in the hunt

Sat, May 09, 2026

Connacht, needing two wins to have a chance of making the top eight, delivered on the first count, overcoming Munster with a bonus-point win at Dexcom Stadium.

The gap between themselves in ninth spot, and both Ulster and Cardiff in eighth and seventh place respectively, has now narrowed to just a single point, while they are three points adrift of Munster in sixth position.

Lancaster looks to Connacht’s try-scoring prowess to rattle Munster

Thu, May 07, 2026

Connacht are preparing for a game of “real significance” when they host Munster in Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night (7.45pm).

Popular and enduring prop Denis Buckley departs Connacht

Mon, May 04, 2026

Long-serving Connacht player and fan favourite Denis Buckley has announced his departure from the club.

Connacht retain top eight hopes despite defeat

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

Lions 33
Connacht 21

Connacht 21

African Highveld provides bigger challenge as Connacht seek second tour win

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Connacht cannot afford to bask in their success over the Stormers with another huge fixture around the corner in South Africa.

Connacht produce season’s shock in South Africa

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

DHL Stormers 24
Connacht 33

Connacht 33

Connacht's victory a long time in the making - Lancaster

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

Connacht’s shock victory over the Stormers is the stuff of dreams, says head coach Stuart Lancaster.

His team beat all odds to deliver a 24-33 win over the Capetown-based outfit - the first winners of the URC trophy.

Connacht look to brew up a winning storm in South Africa

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Connacht face the first of two South African challenges in what will be a season-defining period in their BKT URC campaign.

Connacht's Challnge Cup hopes dashed in France

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Montpellier 45
Connacht 22

Montpellier will test Connacht's Challenge Cup credentials

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Connacht’s European challenge moves up another notch when they face familiar French opponents Montpellier in the quarter-final at Septeo Stadium today (Saturday) 12.30pm, Irish time.