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.

The positive is a victory which keeps them in contention for the quarter-finals; the negative is they had a player advantage for most of the fixture, and struggling at times to impose and compose themselves, they missed the chance of a valuable bonus point.

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.

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.

Andy Friend’s side is well capable of securing the necessary points against a side that is sitting bottom of the URC table with just seven points. Those are all from bonus points as they have yet to win a game in the 13 played to date, and that makes the Italian side a tricky opponent on Saturday (3.05pm) in Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

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.

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.

Corinthians started with confidence that has them candidates for automatic promotion when John Devine touched down to open the scoring after 15 minutes. The lineout again was the source of the second try on 25 minutes with a well worked maul allowing John Forde to ground in the corner for a 10-0 lead.

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.

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).

They go into the game on the back of a stunning performance in Dublin, when for the second time this season, they produced a comeback to earn themselves a bonus-point draw in the All Ireland league division 2B.

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.

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