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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
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