Connacht's European exit will shift focus to URC challenge

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

Connacht crashed out of this season's European Challenge Cup despite high hopes of success when Italian outfit Benetton delivered a comprehensive 41-19 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

Connacht’s European exit will shift focus to URC challenge

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Connacht crashed out of this season's European Challenge Cup despite high hopes of success when Italian outfit Benetton delivered a comprehensive 41-19 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

It is not the first time the Italian side has prevailed in Treviso - two years ago they forced Connacht's exit from the Rainbow Cup, winning 20-12, but last weekend's performance was all the more comprehensive, controlled and complete as they dominated the proceedings at a fast and furious pace, and Connacht struggled with both the heat and Italian physicality.

Corinthians deliver breakthrough in Purcell Cup

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Corinthians have become the first Connacht club to qualify for Leinster Rugby’s U20 Purcell Cup final.

Connacht women selected for Ireland

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Ten Connacht players have been selected on the Ireland U18 women's squad ahead of the 2023 Six Nations Festival.

Connacht Rugby's favourite son returns to the west

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

It was only a matter of time before John Muldoon would return to his roots.

Connacht's Carty facing injury battle for Edinburgh's visit

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Connacht will be without some key players for Saturday's PRO14 meeting with Edinburgh in the Sportsground (3pm) as they aim to consolidate their top eight finish.

Dreams do come true to Galwegians' Hugh Gavin

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Three Connacht Rugby youngsters are celebrating Ireland's incredible success in winning the U20 Six Nations Championship at the weekend.

Ireland Sevens player and Kiwi backrow boost Connacht

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Connacht Rugby's new-season squad continues to be boosted with the addition of two players - an Ireland Sevens, and a former Leicester Tigers backrow.

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.