Fijian flanker joins Connacht

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Fijian flanker Naulia Dawai has signed for Connacht on a two-year deal.

Galwegians forced to make do with bonus point

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Galwegians produced a gutsy performance only to come up short against high-flying division 1B league leaders UL Bohemians at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Unbeaten Ulster to test Connacht’s improving form

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Connacht will need to take another step up in their Pro 12 title defence when they host unbeaten Ulster at the Galway Sportsground tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

Last weekend's 28-15 win over Edinburgh was not only their first after three defeats, but, importantly, it represented a real glimpse of the rugby the title holders produced last season. And coach Pat Lam will demand more again tomorrow when they face league leaders Ulster.

Wegians off the mark with bonus point win

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Galwegians followed up an opening season loss with a bonus point 31-14 victory at home to UCC on Saturday in their Ulster Bank All-Ireland League division 1B campaign.

Connacht's Nathan White forced to retire

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Connacht have lost influential prop Nathan White, who has been forced to retire following a concussion injury in March.

Pressure mounts on Connacht to show their champions class

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

A winning performance is "not far off" promises coach Pat Lam as Connacht come under increasing pressure to get their first points in this season's PRO 12 when Edinburgh visit the Sportsground on Friday (7.35pm).

After an improved performance, but ultimately a disappointing defeat to the Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets at the weekend, Lam says his faith in the team, despite three defeats on the trot, is unshakeable.

Connacht welcome squad boost ahead of Scarlets contest

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Connacht have been boosted ahead of their visit to Wales on Saturday for a crunch clash with a Scarlets side also desperate for points.

Galwegians look to bounce back against UCC

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Galwegians suffered a disappointing 18-13 loss to their Ulster Bank All-Ireland League division 1B campaign, losing t newly-promoted Naas who rallied with two late penalties to seal victory at Forenaughts on Saturday.

Lam looks to Connacht culture to turn the tide

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Connacht will take a welcome break from the Sportsground this weekend in a bid to get their Guinness Pro 12 title defence on track.

Timely new recruit for Connacht

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Pat Lam has boosted his injury-hit squad this week with the addition of New Zealander Stacey Lli.

Once again Lam looked to his home province Auckland to secure the services of the 25-years-old utility back who has played both sevens and 15s with the province.

Connacht need to bounce back

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Feet firmly on the ground after last week's surprise Glasgow walloping, Connacht must now produce a performance the Sportsground fans have come to expect when they host Ospreys on Saturday (7.35pm).

Coach Pat Lam is promising Connacht will improve "massively" this weekend, knowing that unless they find the sparkling form which set the Guinness Pro 12 alive last season, it could derail their seasonal ambitions.

Corinthians mini rugby ready to ruck

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Galway Corinthians Mini Rugby new season starts on Saturday with registration day in the clubhouse from 10am to 12 noon.

Connacht raring to set the Pro 12 alight again

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Key Connacht players Bundee Aki, captain John Muldoon, and Tiernan O’Halloran launched the 2016/17 Connacht Rugby home jersey this week, in conjunction with new title sponsor and official retail partner Elverys Intersport, at the Galway Sportsground this week. Connacht will also wear a special gold sleeve patches produced for the first time for the champions. The season opens in the Sportsground on September 3 when Connacht host Glasgow Warriors who Connacht overcame in the last season’s semi-final.

Six Tribesmen to represent Republic in Galway this Saturday

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Six of the victorious Galway Tribesmen have been selected by the Republic of Ireland for the first match of the Rugby League Ireland Origin clash at Galwegians' grounds on Saturday at 2pm.

Tribesmen are double champions

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

2016 marks a remarkable year for the Galway Tribesmen Rugby League Club which in the space of a week has been crowned ROI champion and now All Ireland champion.

Lam boosts Connacht’s second-row options

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Connacht Rugby has added experienced lock Lewis Stephenson to this season's line-up as they bid to retain the Pro 12 title won in May for the first time.

The former Ulster second row joined the squad this week ahead of their training camp and pre-season game against Montpellier in France, linking with fellow locks Quinn Roux, Andrew Browne, Ultan Dillane, Ben Marshall and Danny Qualter.

Tribesmen will be triumphant

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

After an enthralling semi-final encounter against the Dublin City Exiles, the Galway Tribesmen have booked their place in the Republic of Ireland Rugby League final this weekend.

With the semi-final approaching the closing stages, the score was 24-24, and the Exiles had fought back against the Tribesmen's early lead.

Tribesmen march into rugby league final

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Galway Tribesmen 30
Dublin City Exiles 24

Connacht to start season at Sportsground

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Connacht will kick-off the defence of its Guinness Pro 12 title at the Sportsground against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday September 3 [7.35pm], fixtures for the upcoming 2016/17 season were released yesterday.

It will be the third consecutive home match where Pat Lam’s men have invited the 2015 league champions to Galway after the teams clashed in the final round of the regular season and the Guinness Pro 12 play-offs last term; Connacht winning on both occasions 14-7 and 16-11 respectively.

Galway Touch Rugby players head to Euros

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Members of the Irish Women's Touch Rugby team, many of whom play with Galway Touch, are taking part in the European European Touch Championships in Jersey next month.

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