Connacht face Ospreys in opening Challenge Cup clash

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Connacht open their European campaign against familiar foes Ospreys on Sunday (3.15pm), boosted by their solid victory over the South African Sharks at the weekend.

Five-try Connacht deliver victory over Sharks

Sat, Nov 29, 2025

Connacht Rugby 44
Hollywoodbets Sharks 17

Hollywoodbets Sharks 17

Bundee ready to return against visiting South Africans

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Good news for Connacht Rugby as Bundee Aki is fit and available to line out in Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (7.45pm) when the URC resumes.

Bundee ready to return against visiting South Africans

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Good news for Connacht Rugby as Bundee Aki is fit and available to line out in Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (7.45pm) when the URC resumes.

Under one roof - How Connacht Rugby’s new HPC is powering connection, recovery, and performance

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Connacht Rugby's Dexcom Stadium and High Performance Centre (HPC) is a hive of activity. Work continues behind the new Clan Stand as head coach Stuart Lancaster and his squad train out on the pristine Dexcom Stadium surface. Inside the new Connacht Rugby HPC, there is a tangible enthusiasm that reverberates through the building and meets you around every corner. Connacht Rugby is gearing up for its newest and most exciting chapter yet.

Connacht Rugby lose Tucker to Ireland U20s

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Connacht Rugby is to lose long-standing coach Cullie Tucker, who is now moving into the Ireland set-up as the men’s U20 coach.

Bonus points keep Connacht in contention

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

It was not the high note Connacht had sought to finish their first series of BKT URC fixtures, but the season is far from over, and new coach Stuart Lancaster has reason to be cautiously optimistic.

Connacht's bonus point is 'no consolation' - Lancaster

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Connacht, in suffering another narrow defeat - this time against Munster in Thomond Park - had to be content with a losing bonus point.

“Obviously very disappointed”, says head coach Stuart Lancaster, particularly having played well in the first half.

Connacht need to ‘believe they can win’ against Munster

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Connacht and Munster are both missing notable players for their BKT URC round five meeting at Thomond Park on Saturday (7.45pm).

Connacht fightback falls just short

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Connacht 27
Vodacom Bulls 28

Vodacom Bulls 28

Connacht prepare for bruising battle against the Bulls in Dexcom

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Connacht face a quick-turnaround after a disappointing loss to Cardiff to host a first meeting of the season with South African opponents Vodacom Bulls at Dexcom Stadium on Friday (7.45pm).

Connacht errors hamper victory over Cardiff

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

Cardiff 14
Connacht 8

Connacht 8

Connacht look to maintain strong recent record against Cardiff

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Connacht head to Wales this weekend for their first away fixture of this season's URC to face Cardiff on Saturday (7.45pm).

Lancaster’s Connacht look to nail second URC win against Welsh foes

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Connacht are back in Dexcom Stadium looking for a second successive home win when Welsh outfit Scarlets arrive in Galway on Saturday for their URC second round (1.45pm).

Lancaster’s Connacht deliver bonus-point win on URC opening night

Sat, Sep 27, 2025

Connacht delivered a deserved bonus-point victory over visitors Benetton at Dexcom Stadium on opening night of the new URC season.

Key Connacht changes set to make a difference as new season begins

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Dexcom Stadium, to be opened in January, and well-known coach Stuart Lancaster, are at the forefront of Connacht’s continued development under the leadership of CEO Willie Ruane.

Connacht need to repeat winning performance over Ulster

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Connacht Rugby Women head to Energia Park on Saturday with hopes of finishing the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship series on a high.

Connacht Women prepare for Leinster clash

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Leinster are looking for a ninth title win, and, having suffered a 33-22 loss to leaders Munster, they will travel in more determined form. But Connacht, having taken Ulster’s scalp last weekend, will be eager to finish the campaign with a second victory.

Former Ireland women’s rugby sevens expert joins Connacht

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Most recently the head coach of the Ireland Women’s Sevens team, Temple-Jones boasts a vast array of experience across multiple rugby codes.

O’Dowd names extended Connacht squad in preparation for women’s interpros

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Connacht and head coach Emer O’Dowd has named an initial extended squad of 56 players, which includes 44 players currently in training, in addition to three development players from the U18s, and Connacht’s nine players involved in Ireland’s World Cup preparations, and the Sevens programme.

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