Heffernan determined to produce his best for Connacht
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
David Heffernan makes a welcome return from Irish Rugby’s Six Nations camp for Connacht’s crucial match against the Scarlets on Saturday (7.35pm).
Read more ...Champions Cup rugby takes a toll on Connacht
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Connacht have a welcome and much-needed break from competitive action this week after a run of strong performances, but ultimately poor results.
Read more ...Friend expects Connacht response after beating from Warriors
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
Connacht will be looking for redemption when they travel to Belfast tomorrow evening after their recent “unacceptable” performance and crushing loss to Glasgow Warriors.
Read more ...Connacht’s European achievement must be heralded and embraced
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
On the back of a hugely successful European campaign, Connacht can return to the United Rugby Championship in confident mood when they take on Glasgow Warriors in the Sportsground on Saturday (2.55pm).
This is a real opportunity to continue their development in the Andy Friend era, having taken valuable steps forward during the Heineken Champions Cup campaign.
Read more ...Connacht eager to progress
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Connacht make the trip to Paris this weekend intent on securing pool qualification for the next round in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Read more ...Spirited Tribesmen lose to Pilkington Recs
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
The Galway Tribesmen Rugby League team were in action last Saturday in their endeavours to become the first Irish Rugby League team to win a first-round tie of the Betfred Challenge Cup.
The Tribesmen were drawn against the famous Pilkington Recs from St Helen's, so as well as facing the logistical challenge of getting to the UK amid the current Covid crisis, they were paired against one of the best amateur rugby league teams in England.
Read more ...Connacht prepare for crunch European clash
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Set piece parity is the essential ingredient if Connacht are to prevail over visiting Leicester Tigers at the Sportsground on Saturday.
Read more ...Connacht celebrate New Year with 'ugly' win over Munster
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Connacht have two weeks to recover from their New Year’s Day “arm wrestle” with Munster before facing another similar challenge as European fare resumes.
Read more ...Connacht looks to kick start New Year with derby day win
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for their New Year's Day meeting with Munster, looking to extend their recent home winning run in the United Rugby Championship.
Read more ...Connacht prepare for Ulster reprisal on Stephen's Day
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
![Connacht's Ultan Dillane gets to grips with Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Dillane announced this week he is leaving Connacht, and it is expected he is heading to France to link up with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochlle. After spending his entire adult playing career with Connacht, few will criticise his decision to move on, which he says was "the hardest I've ever made, but ultimately I feel that the time has come for me to experience a new challenge in my career". On the field he quickly established himself as a thoughtful, yet abrasive second row player, strong with ball in hand. And since making his debut against Leinster in December 2014, Dillane has made 122 Connacht appearances - playing his 100th game against Zebre last November. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2021/12/126539_thumb.jpg "Connacht's Ultan Dillane gets to grips with Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Dillane announced this week he is leaving Connacht, and it is expected he is heading to France to link up with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochlle. After spending his entire adult playing career with Connacht, few will criticise his decision to move on, which he says was "the hardest I've ever made, but ultimately I feel that the time has come for me to experience a new challenge in my career". On the field he quickly established himself as a thoughtful, yet abrasive second row player, strong with ball in hand. And since making his debut against Leinster in December 2014, Dillane has made 122 Connacht appearances - playing his 100th game against Zebre last November. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile")
Connacht are back on the road this St Stephen's Day preparing for a backlash from Dan McFarland's Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (5.15pm).
Read more ...One European win bagged, and Connacht now face Leicester Tigers
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
After an ideal start to their European Champions Cup campaign, Connacht face an altogether tougher task when they travel to the home of current Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers for Sunday's second round fixture.
Read more ...European rugby returns to the Sportsground as Connacht welcome Stade Francais
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Heineken Champions Cup rugby kicks off at the Sportsground on Sunday (1pm) with another illustrious French club taking on Connacht.
Read more ...Connacht stars honoured at awards
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Two former Connacht Rugby players have been honoured this week.
Read more ...Connacht look to maintain momentum and repeat RDS victory
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
It is one of Connacht's toughest annual challenges - taking on Leinster, the PRO 14 champions for the last four years, in Dublin's RDS.
Read more ...Timely boost as Carty commits to Connacht
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Connacht Rugby return to action tomorrow evening (7.35pm) in the Galway Sportsground ready to take on Welsh visitors Ospreys.
Read more ...Remembering Connacht and Lions great Ray McLoughlin
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
The rugby community throughout Ireland has been saddened this week at the death of legendary Connacht player Ray McLoughlin.
McLoughlin, born in Ahascragh, Ballinasloe in 1938, learned his rugby at the local club and Garbally College, and throughout his stellar career played for Connacht 34 times - one of the province’s most capped players of the amateur era.
Read more ...Connacht must channel frustration into victory at the Aviva
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Connacht will need to get a return for their foray to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (5.15pm) when they face Ulster in the second of this season's interprovincials.
Andy Friend's side travel to Dublin for what is a "home match", while also understandably smarting after an undeserved two-point loss to Munster last weekend. Had they won, they would be heading to the capital just seven point adrift of league leaders Ulster, instead of 13.
Read more ...Aki ready to help drive Connacht to win in Thomond Park
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
Bundee Aki is expected to be back in action for Connacht on Saturday evening for another exacting interprovincial encounter against Munster at Thomond Park.
Read more ...Dragons next up after Connacht crush Bulls
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
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Connacht's consistency will be tested on Saturday when they aim to secure a win over the Dragons at the Galway Sportsground (5.15pm).
Connacht's consistency will be tested on Saturday when they aim to secure a win over the Dragons at the Galway Sportsground (5.15pm).
Read more ...Galwegians edge close encounter
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
A competitive encounter from start to finish boiled down to a tale of two penalties in the opening All Ireland League fixture between Connacht rivals Galwegians and Ballina.
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