Connacht hope history can repeat itself in World Cup year
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
World Cup year again, and everyone remembers Connacht's march to a first major trophy four season ago.
Read more ...Strategy to promote women’s game
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Connacht Rugby has launched its strategy for the development of the women’s game in the province.
“Women of the West” sets out targets to increase participation throughout the province and develop the pathway for players from underage to senior rugby.
Read more ...Marmion to feature for Connacht against Munster
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Connacht Rugby's head coach Andy Friend says he was "gutted" scrumhalf Kieran Marmion missed out on making the final 31 of Joe Schmidt's World Cup squad.
Read more ...Craughwell athletes to make debut on European stage
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Craughwell AC make the journey to Portugal this weekend to compete at the forthcoming European Athletics U20 Club Track and Field Championships in Leiria, Portugal, on Saturday.
It will be a historic weekend for the growing club, making its first foray into European competition. Team management, Michael Tobin, captain Laura Cunningham, and Aisling Keady, are confident of a strong showing.
Read more ...United's youngsters to sign off season against Athone on Saturday
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Following a remarkable weekend at Eamonn Deacy Park, packed with goals and encouragement, Galway United conclude their SSE Airtricity League first division campaign with an away fixture against Athlone Town at Lissywoolen on Saturday (7.45pm).
Alan Murphy’s rapidly improving outfit, which has now won five out of the last six matches, summoned fine displays to overcome Cobh Ramblers 7-1 and Limerick FC 3-2 on home turf. The Limerick triumph was achieved courtesy of a last-gasp Conor Barry winner, adding to the sense of satisfaction for Murphy.
Read more ...Connacht's Jack Carty set to celebrate birthday with first Ireland start
Thu, Aug 29, 2019
All Connacht eyes will be on Jack Carty who is set to make his first Test start for Ireland in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up against Wales at the Principality Stadium (2.30pm).
Read more ...Connacht Women’s squad face Leinster in interpro opener
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
Connacht Women open their new season with a tough task in Leinster at Energia Park on Saturday (5.30pm) in the 2019 Women's Interprovincial Championship.
New head coach Brian McClearn has named a 34-player squad for this year's championship, with Nichola Fryday named as captain, and fellow Irish international Mary Healy selected as vice-captain.
Read more ...Familiar foes for Connacht in Champions Cup draw
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Connacht will face two trips to the south of France and a jaunt over to the West Country in England as the province returns to European club rugby's top table after a two year absence.
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Tribesmen win again in tough encounter
Thu, Jun 13, 2019
The Galway Tribesmen Rugby League team earned a hard fought victory against the Dublin City Exiles last Saturday at South Park, The Claddagh. The match was billed as a tough, thrilling, encounter and it did not disappoint.
Read more ...Tribesmen back to winning ways
Thu, Jun 06, 2019
The Tribesmen returned to winning ways with a comprehensive victory over new outfit Barracudas from Carlow.
Read more ...Connacht players rewarded
Thu, May 30, 2019
A successful season for Connacht Rugby continued with the selection of a number of players on Ireland teams.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has rewarded five Connacht players for their consistent performances this season in his squad for the World Cup pre-season training.
Read more ...Tribesmen open new rugby league season with high hopes
Thu, May 23, 2019
Galway Tribesmen Rugby League team to take to the field this weekend for their first competitive match of the new season.
The Galway outfit will travel to Meath to face the Longhorns in Ashbourne on Saturday after their first round game was postponed until later in the calendar.
Read more ...Connacht sign off a season of success
Thu, May 09, 2019
"Disappointed men and some tears" was the natural response in the immediate aftermath of Connacht's 21-13 loss to Ulster in this season's Guinness PRO14 quarter-final, but the club can reflect on more positives, none more so than achieving its primary aim of qualifying for Champions Cup rugby for only the second time on merit.
Read more ...Ladies fall just short in football final
Thu, May 09, 2019
Having answered everything asked of them this season, Galway Ladies went into Sunday's Lidl NFL division one final against Cork full of confidence.
Read more ...O'Reilly takes opening honours in 5k series
Thu, May 09, 2019
A huge field of some 700 runners completed the opening race of the 2019 Galway 5km Series in Caltra.
Read more ...Connacht Rugby prepare for arm-wrestle against Ulster
Thu, May 02, 2019
Unashamedly and deservedly, the ‘Fields of Athenry’ was ringing loud and clear in Kingspan Stadium seven months ago. The hurt and frustration of failing to record a single win against Ulster in Belfast in 59 years ended - a ghost laid to rest at last.
When Connacht return to the venue for Saturday's PRO14 quarter-final, they have the opportunity to add to that occasion's heroics, to endorse that victory, and signal another significant turning-point since Connacht's trophy-winning day in 2016.
Read more ...Connacht must play for pride and momentum
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Something of a strange game for Connacht at this time of the season. For the first time, they head into the last PRO14 Conference fixture, having achieved their primary seasonal ambition of playing Champions Cup, and face a Munster side in a similar position - bar their stated aim to finish top of Conference A.
Read more ...Connacht back in Champions Cup
Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Champions Cup secured, it would be easy for Connacht Rugby to drift towards the end of the season, knowing their primary aim is secured.
Read more ...Connacht face early ‘cup final’ clash with Cardiff
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Connacht's impressive development this season will be put to the test on Saturday (3pm) when play-off rivals Cardiff hit the Sportsground for the penultimate PRO14 conference fixture.
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