Connacht keep on track with hard-earned win in Wales

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Connacht are still holding on to their top eight position in the URC after a hard-earned 20-22 win over Dragons in Wales.

Connacht could face a tricky assignment against lowly Dragons

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Connacht are back in United Rugby Championship action when they travel to Wales to face the Dragons on Saturday (7.35pm).

Connacht must now consolidate top eight position

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Connacht have made a vital breakthrough into the URC's top eight with a deserved 34-57 nine-try bonus point win over Zebre.

It is timely move at this crunch time in the season, but there is still work to do to achieve their ambition of making European Cup next season.

Wilkins confirmed to take over from Friend

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Pete Wilkins, currently head coach, will be given overall responsibility for Connacht's professional team from next season.

Connacht missing Ireland trio for trip to Italy

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Connacht is running out of games to seal a top eight play-off spot, thus this weekend’s fixture against Zebre becomes all the more crucial in achieving their seasonal ambitions.

Jack Carty breaks Elwood's long-held Connacht kicking record

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Outhalf Jack Carty has become Connacht's all-time top points scorer after a comprehensive 43-24 over the Emirates Lions at the weekend.

Connacht future plan continues with three-year deal for Tierney-Martin

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

C onnacht have continued to build for the future with a three-year contract extension for Galway native Dylan Tierney-Martin.

Tierney-Martin made his debut in March 2021 against Scarlets and has made 15 appearances for his home province.

Pressure starts to build in Connacht’s fight for top eight

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Connacht are hopeful outhalf Jack Carty will be fully fit to start against the visiting Emirates Lions on Saturday evening at the Sportsground (7.35pm) in what is becoming a fight for the top eight.

Momentum the key as Connacht’s Challenge Cup campaign continues

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Connacht continue their European campaign intent on keeping their winning form intact when they host French outfit Brive at the Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm).

It is all about building momentum for Andy Friend's side in a bid to qualify for the cup's knock-out stages in Europe and a top eight Champions Cup qualification spot in the United Rugby Championship.

Connacht prepare for crunch tie with Sharks

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Connacht, some eight places behind the Sharks need to produce a big performance in Saturday's URC clash at the Sportsground ((5.15pm).

Connacht will need greater accuracy to halt Leinster’s title march

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

New Year tests do not come much bigger for Connacht than Sunday’s URC fixture with eight-time champions Leinster.

Connacht will back themselves against struggling Brive

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Connacht take the next step on their European journey when they head to France for this week's Challenge Cup tie against Brive.

Bonus win for Corinthians

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Corinthians' recent impressive form continued in Strandhill with a 24-7 win over Sligo.

Connacht Rugby and Irish Citylink continue partnership

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Connacht Rugby and Irish Citylink have extended their partnership for another two years, including a newly-branded team coach.

Wegians find their form with seven-try haul

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Galwegians finally secured their first win of the season when they impressively put bottom-of-the-table Enniscorthy to the sword in a 41-18 seven-try demolition at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Having found some recent scoring form, the Blues went into this game in confident mood, and they took the lead as early as the third minute. From a penalty kick to touch, flanker and Wexford native Ben McGuinness scored the opening try against his boyhood rivals in the left corner.

Connacht turn attention to European fare as Sportsground hosts Newcastle

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

European rugby returns to the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm), bringing with it an added sense of occasion, helped by festive cheer.

Wegians face vital league game in Crowley Park

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Galwegians face a vital home game to bottom-placed Enniscorthy this Saturday at Crowley Park (2.30pm).

Benetton's visit provides Connacht with chance to climb URC table

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Connacht's attacking prowess is under pressure to perform when the Sportsground hosts Benetton in their URC joust on Saturday (3.15pm).

Wegians run table-toppers close

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Galwegians suffered yet another narrow home defeat, 14-12, after running table-toppers Greystones extremely close in their Energia League Division 2B encounter at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Side pitch send-off to test heartstrings and hamstrings

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Our Lady’s Boys’ Club RFC farewells perhaps its most-enduring stalwart at the end of November when Connacht Rugby’s side pitch makes way for stadium developments and futureproofing.

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