Mack's future is in Connacht

Thu, May 12, 2022

Mack Hansen, Andy Friend's Australian find, has signed a new contract that keeps him at the Sportsground till 2025.

Hansen, Oliver and Prendergast vie for player of the year title

Thu, May 12, 2022

Connacht Rugby celebrates its annual awards on Saturday evening with nominees ranging from underage to professional level in both male and female categories.

And there are no surprises that Connacht's most exciting back of the season and new Ireland player Mack Hansen is on the list for the Men's Player of the Year, competing against two forwards, Conor Oliver and Cian Prendergast, who have made their presence felt this season.

Galwegians survive drop at Ballina's expense

Thu, May 05, 2022

It was incredibly close at the end, but Galwegians men's 1st XV survived by the skin of their teeth to avoid relegation as they edged out Connacht rivals Ballina by an aggregate score of just three points on Saturday.

Wegians came into this away game with a 15-point advantage from the first leg last, but Ballina showed they were a serious threat. As the Blues made a nervous start, conceding three early penalties in the first five minutes, the home side took their opportunity. Talented young outhalf Harry West kicked them deep into opposition territory, before the forwards punched holes and created the chance for winger Ian West to score the game's opening try, reducing the overall deficit to 10 points.

Connacht still in the fight as they head to the Aviva

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Connacht head to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday with fond memories. Just six months ago they produced a 36-11 victory over Ulster, and now they can relish the prospect of taking another Irish scalp when they face Leinster on Friday evening.

Late try books league semi final spot for Corinthians

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Corinthians have advanced to semi-final of the Energia League following a dramatic Division 2B win over Blackrock College by 31-24 in Corinthian Park on Saturday.

Corinthians' league play-off ambition down to the wire

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Galway Corinthians RFC face one of their biggest weeks in recent years when they host Blackrock College on Saturday in Corinthian Park 2.30pm).

JP Cooney’s side know what they need to produce - a win over Blackrock College on Saturday and they are into the Energia League division 2B semi-final. Lose, and if Wanderers beat Sligo, they will miss out on that place having been second in the table since before Christmas.

Connacht head to Italy with 'backs against the wall'

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Connacht boss Andy Friend is in no mood to make concessions for his side's collapse against Leinster at the Sportground on Saturday.

Connacht's season set for tough encounters against Leinster

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Connacht Rugby's season is not getting any easier, but a whole lot tougher.

Back-to-back Champions Cup fixtures against Leinster are looming, but the most immediate and pressing is Saturday's URC round 14 game against the same opposition at the Sportsground (7.35pm).

Down-under duo boost Connacht ranks

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Connacht Rugby's recruitment drive for next season continues with the addition of two players from Down Under.

Connacht squad takes shape for next season

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Club captain Jarrad Butler will remain in the Connacht for the next two seasons, having signed a contract extension this week.

Wegians dig deep to deny Dungannon

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Galwegians finally did themselves justice and claimed their second League win of the season when they won an eight-try feast by 41-30 at Crowley Park in the AIL Division 2B League on Saturday.

Recent signs the Blues were gradually turning the corner came to fruition against their old rivals ‘Gannon. Producing their best performance of the season, they outgunned their opponents, particularly in the backline.

Connacht eager to maintain good form

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

After two back-to-back wins, Connacht head to The DAM Health Stadium this Friday to face Edinburgh (7.35pm).

South African Stormers to hit the Sportsground for the first time

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Connacht can take a great deal of heart having delivered a timely and valiant victory over Scarlets when they face South Africa’s DHL Stormers at the Sportsground on Saturday (1pm).

Wegians lose a close encounter

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Galwegians came agonisingly close to bagging their second win of the AIL Division 2B campaign at home on Saturday, losing out by the narrowest of margins, 16-17, to the team one place above them in the table, Malahide.

Connacht now face uphill battle after European rugby takes a toll

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Connacht face the unenviable trip to Wales to take on the Scarlets in their URC league fixture on Saturday (7.35pm), needing a win to resurrect their URC season.

Heffernan determined to produce his best for Connacht

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

David Heffernan makes a welcome return from Irish Rugby’s Six Nations camp for Connacht’s crucial match against the Scarlets on Saturday (7.35pm).

Champions Cup rugby takes a toll on Connacht

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Connacht have a welcome and much-needed break from competitive action this week after a run of strong performances, but ultimately poor results.

Friend expects Connacht response after beating from Warriors

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Connacht will be looking for redemption when they travel to Belfast tomorrow evening after their recent “unacceptable” performance and crushing loss to Glasgow Warriors.

Connacht’s European achievement must be heralded and embraced

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

On the back of a hugely successful European campaign, Connacht can return to the United Rugby Championship in confident mood when they take on Glasgow Warriors in the Sportsground on Saturday (2.55pm).

This is a real opportunity to continue their development in the Andy Friend era, having taken valuable steps forward during the Heineken Champions Cup campaign.

Connacht eager to progress

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Connacht make the trip to Paris this weekend intent on securing pool qualification for the next round in the Heineken Champions Cup.

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