Lam sees light at end of Connacht’s injury tunnel
Thu, Jan 05, 2017
Connacht's hopes of retaining their Guinness Pro 12 title took a nosedive after poor festive results, and it does not look any rosier with a deepening injury crisis ahead of Saturday's visit to the Ospreys in Wales.
Read more ...Galwegians host Ireland's only Mixed Ability Rugby team
Thu, Jan 05, 2017
The Sunday's Well Rebels, Ireland's only Mixed Ability Rugby team, will travel from Cork to play an exhibition game with Galwegians on Saturday (2pm).
Mixed Ability Rugby is regular contact rugby played by people both with and without disabilities and played under World Rugby Rules.
Read more ...Connacht continue to be hit by injury crisis for New Year interpro with Munster
Fri, Dec 30, 2016
Connacht, in need of some much-needed New Year cheer when they host Munster at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday, have a record number of players sidelined through injury.
Read more ...Battle bruised Connacht will improve as Wasps arrive, says Lam
Thu, Dec 15, 2016
Connacht may not be in the best physical shape ahead of Saturday's battle with Wasps, but coach Pat Lam is hoping mental strength and the home venue will help his side win this vital Champions Cup fixture.
Read more ...Connacht women host Ulster
Thu, Dec 15, 2016
The final Women's Interprovincial between Connacht and Ulster takes place this Saturday at Corinthian Park (10am).
Connacht are still in contention to win the series, but need a victory, having lost away to defending champions Munster last weekend by 12-8.
Read more ...Connacht ready for Wasps, but not Lam's departure
Thu, Dec 08, 2016
It has been a dramatic week for Connacht. Amid the shock news that coach Pat Lam is departing at the end of the season for pastures new, Connacht must also try to concentrate their minds on the more immediate task of a significant European Champions Cup fixture in England.
Read more ...Last year's loss to visitors Treviso still fresh in Connacht's mind
Thu, Dec 01, 2016
Deserved winners of the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Team of the Year award this week, Connacht will want to continue their improving form when they host Italian side Treviso on Saturday (3pm).
Read more ...Buccaneers prevail over struggling Wegians
Thu, Nov 24, 2016
Local derby honours went to Buccaneers on Friday evening, when they consolidated their lead at the top of table with a 24-12 win over Galwegians.
Read more ...Lam more confident as returning players boost his Connacht squad
Thu, Nov 24, 2016
Connacht coach Pat Lam is feeling a lot more confident following the return of seven key squad members as the Pro 12 resumes this weekend.
Read more ...Former Connacht prop White joins Buccs coaching team
Thu, Nov 24, 2016
Former Connacht and Ireland prop Nathan White has joined Buccaneers coaching set-up.
Read more ...Inis Mor teenager braves the wintry waves for his love of rugby
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Dreams of becoming a professional sportsperson are not unusual, but a young County Galway teenager is going to great lengths to fulfill his ambition to play the game he loves.
Read more ...Galwegians underdogs in Connacht derby
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Galwegians, struggling since September to win a game, now face high-flying Buccaneers in Dubarry Park on Friday night,
Currently third from bottom of the Ulster Bank League, Galwegians, with just one win, must now take on their Connacht neighbours who lead the division 1B table having lost only one game.
Read more ...Corinthians slip to leaders
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Corinthians take a break from Ulster Bank League action this weekend after suffering a 28-6 loss to division 1A leaders Nenagh Ormond last weekend.
The Galway city side had travelled to Nenagh with high hopes after their fine win against Malone, but the Co Tipperary outfit, with four wins under their belts, were up to the task. Outhalf Clayton Stewart slotted their first penalty after 10 minutes before Corinthians replied with a fine penalty from outhalf Jack Feeney. With the game keenly poised, an excellent break by hooker Conor Muldoon was finished by scrumhalf Peter O'Leary, and Stewart added the extras.
Read more ...Connacht need to find a way back during autumn break
Thu, Nov 10, 2016
The break for the Autumn internationals could not have come sooner for Pro 12 champions Connacht after recording their first loss to the Newport Gwent Dragons since 2012.
Read more ...Wegians let lead slip
Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Galwegians host old rivals Ballymena on Saturday (2.30pm) in their second successive Ulster Bank League fixture against Ulster opposition at Crowley Park.
Read more ...Corinthians too strong for Malone
Thu, Nov 10, 2016
At Corinthian Park, the home side produced a dominant display to overcome Malone by 46-3 in the Ulster Bank League's division 2A.
Corinthian produced some moments of brilliance throughout the 80 minutes after opening their account when Lise Soloa drove over after just three minutes.
Read more ...Connacht must slay the Dragons
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
Connacht must turn the disappointment of defeat to Leinster into a winning performance against the Newport Gwent Dragons tomorrow when they meet in Rodney Parade (7.15pm).
Read more ...Connacht to crown a good week with repeat win over Leinster
Thu, Oct 27, 2016
Connacht look to finish off a good week for the province when they face their Pro 12 interprovincial rivals Leinster at the RDS on Saturday (5.15pm).
Read more ...Connacht savour winning Champions Cup start
Thu, Oct 20, 2016
Connacht are expecting one hell of a fight in Parma on Saturday against a Zebre side gunning for a first Champions Cup victory.
Read more ...Champions Cup returns to Galway as Connacht take on Toulouse
Thu, Oct 13, 2016
Bona fide Champions Cup team Connacht will face four-times European champions Toulouse on Saturday (5.30pm) to open their 2016/17 European campaign.
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