Connacht's victory celebrations cut short as Ulster test looms

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

What a week for Connacht Rugby. Top of the league with four Pro 12 games remaining, Connacht have had precious little time to celebrate a momentous victory over Leinster as they head to Belfast to face Ulster tomorrow evening.

Corinthians stun league leaders

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Corinthians secured a valuable 21-10 Ulster Bank League win over a top-of-the-table Banbridge on Saturday afternoon in Cloonacauneen Park.

The Northerners had travelled with high expectations of clinching division one status with 11 wins under their belt, but Corinthians produced their best performance of the season to give them hopes of retaining their division 2A status.

Connacht 'buzzing' ahead of top-of-table-clash with Leinster

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

An interprovincial that is also top of the table - it does not come much bigger or better for Connacht Rugby.

O'Halloran relishes licence to attack

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ask Connacht fullback Tiernan O'Halloran if, at the start of the season, he would have expected to be facing Leinster on Saturday in a top-of-the-table Pro 12 clash, and the answer is a no brainer.

South African 'scoring machine' to boost Connacht

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Connacht's first major new signing for next season, South African Marnitz Boshoff, is set to strengthen Pat Lam's options in the pivotal outhalf position.

Corinthians claim valuable win

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

orinthians secured a fine win against Malone in Cloonacauneen Park to keep their hopes of retaining their division 2A status for another season.

Galway women host newcomers

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Eamonn Deacy Park will host the first visit of Kilkenny United WFC on Saturday (7.30pm) for their Continental Tyres Women’s National League clash with Galway.

Connacht prepare to lock horns with Scots

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Pat Lam is preparing his league-leading squad for a physically demanding encounter against fellow play-off hopefuls Edinburgh in Murrayfield tomorrow (7.35pm).

Galwegians settle for bonus points in seven-try thriller

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Galwegians will be targeting visitors Old Belvedere for a crucial Ulster Bank League division 1A fixture in Crowley Park on Saturday (2.30pm).

Corinthians claim valuable away win

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Corinthians gave themselves a lifeline in the Ulster Bank League when they overcame fellow division 2A relegation strugglers Thomond by 12 - 3 in Fitzgerald Park on Saturday.

Galwegians grab vital bonus-point win

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galwegians return to Dublin on Saturday for a tricky assignment against Ulster Bank League title contenders Lansdowne at the Aviva back pitch.

Connacht continue to learn lessons to keep them top

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

It is another big weekend for Connacht Rugby. Still sitting on top of the Pro 12 table, Connacht are preparing to step it up for the visit of former champions Ospreys to the Sportsground on Saturday (7.35pm).

Although Connacht could celebrate bagging 15 points from their last three games, coach Pat Lam says there is no room to get carried away with Ospreys now on the agenda.

Connacht did everything to keep Henshaw

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Connacht left no stone unturned in their bid to stop Robbie Henshaw from heading to Dublin.

Connacht not taking Zebre lightly

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Connacht head to Italy this weekend to face Zebre, looking for their 10th Pro !2 victory to maintain their push for Champions Cup rugby.

There are no fresh injuries following their bonus-point win away to Newport, but both Bundee Aki and Aly Muldowney are suffering from chest infections. Lock Ben Marshall, who has been out of action for several months with a fractured arm, is fit and available, while Jack Carty has returned to Ireland after surgery to remove his spleen in Dubai following a waterside accident and will continue his recovery.

Galwegians need to make home advantge count over Garryowen

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Galwegians return to Crowley Park this weekend needing a win to help them avoid relegation from the Ulster Bank League division 1A. The task does not get any easier with top four side Garryowen visiting on Saturday (2.30pm), and Galwegians are only too aware that points are desperately needed in their bid to steer clear of the relegation zone.

Connacht wary of Dragon's lair

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

After a brief respite, Connacht Rugby return to action with an unusual Thursday (this evening) Pro 12 fixture against Newport Gwent Dragons in Newport (7.30pm).