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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Bonus win for Corinthians
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Corinthians' recent impressive form continued in Strandhill with a 24-7 win over Sligo.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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).
Read more ...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).
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Connacht prepare for Munster backlash in Thomond Park
Thu, Nov 24, 2022
Connacht resume their URC campaign after a lengthy November break when they travel to Thomond Park for another crunch interprovincial (Saturday 7.35pm).
Read more ...Connacht may look to promote within after Friend’s departure
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Connacht Rugby are on the recruitment path again, having officially confirmed Andy Friend's departure this week.
Read more ...Agonising defeat for Wegians
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Galwegians suffered another agonising defeat when a late penalty saw visitors Malahide snatch victory by 13-11 in the Energia League division 2B encounter at Crowley Park on Saturday.
Wegians opened the scoring when full-back Darragh Kennedy landed a seventh minute penalty after their first incursion into opposition territory, and it got better for the Blues minutes later when they scored the game’s first try.
Read more ...Oughterard rugby scores sponsorship deal
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Fast-growing Oughterard Rugby Football Club has secured a sponsorship deal with online, cloud and datacentre services company Sleepless.
Read more ...Connacht claim merited win in Wales after poor start
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Connacht continue to claw their way up the URC table having completed the first series of URC fixtures with a merited 22-19 win over Ospreys.
In this second successive win over Welsh opposition, it was a positive response to a poor start in a season that currently sees 11 teams vying for one of the top eight spots.
Read more ...Connacht must main momentum despite absence of internationals
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
Linley MacKenzie
Connacht's continuing improvement will be tested when they face Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday night (7.35pm) in a bid to claim their first URC away win of the season.
Pitch perfect as Connacht defeat Munster in full-house thriller
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
Connacht got out of the blocks with a hard fought 20-11 victory over Munster in front of a boisterous home crowd in the Sportsground on Friday night.
Read more ...Corinthians secure bonus-point win on opening day
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Corinthians pulled off a stunning opening day win at home to Rainey Old Boys, winning 34-33 in the Energia AIL Division 2B.
Read more ...Connacht hope for new beginnings in first home fixture
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Connacht make their first home appearance of the season, and they do not come much bigger than Irish rivals Munster.
Read more ...Not the best start for Connacht in South Africa
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
It was always going to be a tough start to the season - an interpro in Belfast and two away fixtures in South Africa - one against the current URC champions.
Read more ...