Spirited Tribesmen lose to Pilkington Recs
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
The Galway Tribesmen Rugby League team were in action last Saturday in their endeavours to become the first Irish Rugby League team to win a first-round tie of the Betfred Challenge Cup.
The Tribesmen were drawn against the famous Pilkington Recs from St Helen's, so as well as facing the logistical challenge of getting to the UK amid the current Covid crisis, they were paired against one of the best amateur rugby league teams in England.
Read more ...Connacht prepare for crunch European clash
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Set piece parity is the essential ingredient if Connacht are to prevail over visiting Leicester Tigers at the Sportsground on Saturday.
Read more ...Connacht celebrate New Year with 'ugly' win over Munster
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Connacht have two weeks to recover from their New Year’s Day “arm wrestle” with Munster before facing another similar challenge as European fare resumes.
Read more ...Connacht looks to kick start New Year with derby day win
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for their New Year's Day meeting with Munster, looking to extend their recent home winning run in the United Rugby Championship.
Read more ...Connacht prepare for Ulster reprisal on Stephen's Day
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
![Connacht's Ultan Dillane gets to grips with Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Dillane announced this week he is leaving Connacht, and it is expected he is heading to France to link up with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochlle. After spending his entire adult playing career with Connacht, few will criticise his decision to move on, which he says was "the hardest I've ever made, but ultimately I feel that the time has come for me to experience a new challenge in my career". On the field he quickly established himself as a thoughtful, yet abrasive second row player, strong with ball in hand. And since making his debut against Leinster in December 2014, Dillane has made 122 Connacht appearances - playing his 100th game against Zebre last November. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2021/12/126539_thumb.jpg "Connacht's Ultan Dillane gets to grips with Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Dillane announced this week he is leaving Connacht, and it is expected he is heading to France to link up with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochlle. After spending his entire adult playing career with Connacht, few will criticise his decision to move on, which he says was "the hardest I've ever made, but ultimately I feel that the time has come for me to experience a new challenge in my career". On the field he quickly established himself as a thoughtful, yet abrasive second row player, strong with ball in hand. And since making his debut against Leinster in December 2014, Dillane has made 122 Connacht appearances - playing his 100th game against Zebre last November. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile")
Connacht are back on the road this St Stephen's Day preparing for a backlash from Dan McFarland's Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (5.15pm).
Read more ...One European win bagged, and Connacht now face Leicester Tigers
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
After an ideal start to their European Champions Cup campaign, Connacht face an altogether tougher task when they travel to the home of current Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers for Sunday's second round fixture.
Read more ...European rugby returns to the Sportsground as Connacht welcome Stade Francais
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Heineken Champions Cup rugby kicks off at the Sportsground on Sunday (1pm) with another illustrious French club taking on Connacht.
Read more ...Connacht stars honoured at awards
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Two former Connacht Rugby players have been honoured this week.
Read more ...Connacht look to maintain momentum and repeat RDS victory
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
It is one of Connacht's toughest annual challenges - taking on Leinster, the PRO 14 champions for the last four years, in Dublin's RDS.
Read more ...Timely boost as Carty commits to Connacht
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Connacht Rugby return to action tomorrow evening (7.35pm) in the Galway Sportsground ready to take on Welsh visitors Ospreys.
Read more ...Remembering Connacht and Lions great Ray McLoughlin
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
The rugby community throughout Ireland has been saddened this week at the death of legendary Connacht player Ray McLoughlin.
Read more ...Connacht must channel frustration into victory at the Aviva
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Connacht will need to get a return for their foray to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (5.15pm) when they face Ulster in the second of this season's interprovincials.
Read more ...Aki ready to help drive Connacht to win in Thomond Park
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
Bundee Aki is expected to be back in action for Connacht on Saturday evening for another exacting interprovincial encounter against Munster at Thomond Park.
Read more ...Dragons next up after Connacht crush Bulls
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
Linley MacKenzie
Connacht's consistency will be tested on Saturday when they aim to secure a win over the Dragons at the Galway Sportsground (5.15pm).
Connacht's consistency will be tested on Saturday when they aim to secure a win over the Dragons at the Galway Sportsground (5.15pm).
Read more ...Galwegians edge close encounter
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
A competitive encounter from start to finish boiled down to a tale of two penalties in the opening All Ireland League fixture between Connacht rivals Galwegians and Ballina.
Read more ...Connacht to play Worcester in pre-season friendly
Thu, Aug 19, 2021
Linley MacKenzie
Connacht Rugby are still waiting for confirmation of this season's new United Rugby Championship fixtures, due to begin on September 25.
Friend to deliver Connacht's new vision post-Covid
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
As a new-look Connacht takes shape for the coming season, head coach And Friend has had plenty of time to think about how to achieve on-field success. Day 11 of a 14 day quarantine in a hotel in Australia, Connacht Rugby coach Andy Friend is counting down the hours before being released. It is the first time he has been 'home' in three years - Covid having stymied any plans to visit family and friends. So when he signed a new contract to stay on at the Galway Sportsground for another two seasons, it was a stipulation that he be able to head home this summer.
Read more ...O'Brien's promising rugby career cut short
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Connacht Rugby's Sean O'Brien has been forced to announce his retirement this week.
Read more ...Tough start for the Tribesmen
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
The Galway Tribesmen opened their 2021 campaign with a visit from old rivals Dublin City Exiles.
Read more ...Galway hosts first women's league fixture
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
In an historic day, Galway hosted the first women’s Rugby League match in Ireland at South Park, The Claddagh, where the newly-formed Galway Tribeswomen faced the Dublin City Exiles.
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