PRO14 rugby set for major shake-up

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

A new look rugby competition for Ireland's provinces will begin next season. With a change of name, format, sponsor and competitors, the United Rugby Championship takes over from the Guinness PRO14.

Connacht sign talented young South African

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Connacht have added a third overseas player to their squad for next season with the recruitment of South African Shayne Bolton.

Connacht to Covid-hit season against Ospreys

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

The curtain comes down on another Connacht Rugby season that has produced a mixed bag of results in this Covid year.

When Ospreys visit the Sportsground tomorrow evening (6pm), Connacht will hope to finish on a high note to reflect a solid season that produced some noteworthy results, including a second place finish in the Guinness PRO14 League pool.

Thirty-two songs, thirty-two counties and two days in an electric car

Thu, May 20, 2021

Two former professional Connacht rugby players are undertaking an all-Ireland car trek this weekend in aid of autism.

Connacht players can make a case for Irish tour selection

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

It was a "landmark" victory two seasons ago. Connacht broke 60 years of defeats to Ulster in Ravenhill, and they need to do it again tomorrow evening when they meet in the first round of the new Rainbow Cup.

Friend wants Connacht to turn 'ruthless' as poor record in England continues

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Leicester Tigers 48
Connacht 32

Coaching departures cannot affect Connacht's Challenge Cup ambition

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Connacht have been rocked by a second key management departure this week, with forwards coach Jimmy Duffy also announcing his decision to move on.

Connacht's European challenge gets tougher with loss of three key men

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Connacht, their PRO14 season concluded, now prepare for the return of European Rugby and a date with former maestros Leicester on Saturday April 3.

SIDELINE CHAT

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Rugby player with the Bish, Galwegians and Connacht, Browne is a home-town boy who became a legend in the club. After making his senior debut aged 19, he played more than 150 games for Connacht and was a central player in Connacht’s PRO12 title success.

Connacht's final PRO14 fixture must tick all boxes ahead of European game

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Connacht will be using Monday's final PRO14 fixture against the Scarlets in Wales (8pm) as a benchmark for their upcoming European challenge against Leicester.

Sideline Chat with Noel Mannion

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Noel Mannion is one of Galway's most celebrated rugby players of the amateur era, playing for club, province and country - Ballinalsoe, Buccaneers, Corinthians, Lansdowne, Connacht and Ireland.

Connacht expecting arm-wrestle in 'must-win' PRO14 fixture

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

It is another tricky assignment. In Rodney Parade tomorrow evening (7.35pm) Connacht go in search of a Guinness PRO14 victory to put recent defeats behind them.

Friend wants to finish the job with silverware

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Connacht have nailed down some 20 players of the 27 who were out of contract, according to coach Andy Friend.

Connacht quartet named in Six Nations squad

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Good news, and bad for Connacht representation on this year's Six Nations rugby squad.

Four players have got the nod from head coach Andy Farrell - Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane, Quinn Roux and Dave Heffernan. Missing out are: Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealhan.

Connacht frustrated again after second-half collapse at Sportsground

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Opportunity lost, and Connacht’s woeful home record continues this season.

Connacht seek to clip Ospreys' wings in rescheduled PRO14 fixture

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Connacht, after a week's break, are back in action on Sunday for a rescheduled PRO14 fixture against Ospreys in the Sportsground (3pm).

Connacht facing time out after letting Munster off the hook

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

hree-week break from action after the French government called a halt to its teams playing in the European Cup.

Leinster's run ends as Carty leads Connacht to victory

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

Nothing beats New Year cheer, and Connacht delivered a bucket load in one 80 minute performance on Saturday. That it came in the RDS against Leinster is all the more special.

Friend wants more of the same against Munster

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

If lessons were learned from Connacht's defeat to Ulster, now all the positives from victory over Leinster must be repeated in the last of the interprovincial fixtures this weekend.