Connacht turn attention to European fare as Sportsground hosts Newcastle
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
European rugby returns to the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm), bringing with it an added sense of occasion, helped by festive cheer.
Read more ...Wegians face vital league game in Crowley Park
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Galwegians face a vital home game to bottom-placed Enniscorthy this Saturday at Crowley Park (2.30pm).
They go into the game on the back of a stunning performance in Dublin, when for the second time this season, they produced a comeback to earn themselves a bonus-point draw in the All Ireland league division 2B.
Read more ...Benetton's visit provides Connacht with chance to climb URC table
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Connacht's attacking prowess is under pressure to perform when the Sportsground hosts Benetton in their URC joust on Saturday (3.15pm).
Read more ...Wegians run table-toppers close
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Galwegians suffered yet another narrow home defeat, 14-12, after running table-toppers Greystones extremely close in their Energia League Division 2B encounter at Crowley Park on Saturday.
Read more ...Side pitch send-off to test heartstrings and hamstrings
Thu, Nov 24, 2022
Our Lady’s Boys’ Club RFC farewells perhaps its most-enduring stalwart at the end of November when Connacht Rugby’s side pitch makes way for stadium developments and futureproofing.
Read more ...Connacht prepare for Munster backlash in Thomond Park
Thu, Nov 24, 2022
Connacht resume their URC campaign after a lengthy November break when they travel to Thomond Park for another crunch interprovincial (Saturday 7.35pm).
Read more ...Connacht may look to promote within after Friend’s departure
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Connacht Rugby are on the recruitment path again, having officially confirmed Andy Friend's departure this week.
Read more ...Agonising defeat for Wegians
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Galwegians suffered another agonising defeat when a late penalty saw visitors Malahide snatch victory by 13-11 in the Energia League division 2B encounter at Crowley Park on Saturday.
Read more ...Oughterard rugby scores sponsorship deal
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Fast-growing Oughterard Rugby Football Club has secured a sponsorship deal with online, cloud and datacentre services company Sleepless.
Read more ...Connacht claim merited win in Wales after poor start
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Connacht continue to claw their way up the URC table having completed the first series of URC fixtures with a merited 22-19 win over Ospreys.
In this second successive win over Welsh opposition, it was a positive response to a poor start in a season that currently sees 11 teams vying for one of the top eight spots.
Read more ...Connacht must main momentum despite absence of internationals
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
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Connacht's continuing improvement will be tested when they face Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday night (7.35pm) in a bid to claim their first URC away win of the season.
Pitch perfect as Connacht defeat Munster in full-house thriller
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
Connacht got out of the blocks with a hard fought 20-11 victory over Munster in front of a boisterous home crowd in the Sportsground on Friday night.
Read more ...Corinthians secure bonus-point win on opening day
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Corinthians pulled off a stunning opening day win at home to Rainey Old Boys, winning 34-33 in the Energia AIL Division 2B.
Read more ...Connacht hope for new beginnings in first home fixture
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Connacht make their first home appearance of the season, and they do not come much bigger than Irish rivals Munster.
The two meet tomorrow evening (7.35pm) in the Sportsground for this round four fixture with neither side having enjoyed the best start to the 2022/23 URC season.
Read more ...Not the best start for Connacht in South Africa
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
It was always going to be a tough start to the season - an interpro in Belfast and two away fixtures in South Africa - one against the current URC champions.
But just when it looked like Connacht were finding their mo-jo in the second half, a red card for Bundee Aki put paid to all hopes of a victory against the Stormers at Stellenbosch Stadium.
Read more ...Connacht's new look squad adds steel to season's ambitions
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
A new season starts for Connacht on Saturday with a redeveloped pitch and new player additions, but the ambition remains the same, to qualify for the knock-out stages of all competitions.
Read more ...Buccaneers to host Connacht decider
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
Buccaneers and Sligo will contest this season's Connacht Senior League final on Saturday in Dubarry Park (2.30pm).
Read more ...Young guns shine a light on Connacht's new season squad
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
Connacht delivered a winning performance against English premiership side Sale last weekend, providing a positive portent of the season to come.
Changes in playing personnel and the coaching structure were two new influences in this 15-5 win in Dubarry Park, but just as critical has been the delivery of an Academy system within the Connacht structure that provided many of the highlights in this pre-season build up.
Read more ...Jack Carty named Connacht captain this season Dubarry Park hosts pre-season challenge
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Connacht kick off the home season tomorrow with a highly attractive fixture against top English club Sale Sharks at Dubarry Park (7pm).
With the new synthetic pitch being installed, tomorrow's pre-season challenge moves to Athlone against the English Premiership side which boasts a string of England internationals Manu Tuilagi, Tom and Ben Curry, Joe Simpson, and Josh Beaumont (son of Bill), as well as Scotland’s Ewan Ashman.
Read more ...Galwegians make it two wins on the trot in Connacht Senior League
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Galwegians made it two wins from two when they backed up their opening win away to Buccaneers last weekend by seeing off city rivals Corinthians at Crowley Park by 12-7 on Saturday.
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