Connacht Rugby’s Challenge Cup opposition revealed
Thu, Jul 04, 2024
Connacht can expect to face some familiar foes in the forthcoming European Challenge Cup season beginning this December.
Drawn in Pool One this week, Connacht will face four opponents from amongst fellow United Rugby Championship sides Cardiff and Zebre Parma, and Top 14 French outfits Lyon and Perpignan, with South Africa’s Toyota Cheetahs also in the mix. Two games will be played at home, two away.
Read more ...Wilkins ready to reshape Connacht after disappointing season’s end
Wed, Jun 05, 2024
Connacht signed off their URC season with a heavy loss to quarter-finalists Leinster by 33-7 - a result head coach Pete Wilkins says will lead to a pre-season “reshape”.
Read more ...Connacht’s tough season ends with loss to Leinster
Fri, May 31, 2024
Leinster 33
Connacht 7
Connacht expect a Leinster backlash in final URC fixture
Thu, May 30, 2024
Friday’s final URC fling against Leinster is billed as the last chance saloon for Connacht, and no bigger challenge than Leo Cullen’s side bruised by their Investec Champions Cup loss.
Read more ...Connacht fall short of the mark as post-season prospects nulled
Mon, May 27, 2024
There was a moment in the early stages of last Saturday's game against the Stormers that saw Tiernan O'Halloran - one of Connacht's finest home-grown talents, on his last ever home appearance for the province - split the visitor's defence and race towards the beckoning fans of College Road.
Read more ...Rugby League's Tribesmen kick off season in style
Thu, May 23, 2024
The Galway Tribesmen got their 2024 campaign up and running with a convincing win over the Cork Bulls last Saturday at Douglas Rugby Club in Cork.
The match, which was played in unseasonably cool conditions, was preceded by a minute’s silence in respect of the recently deceased Rugby League Ireland stalwart, Tony Dale.
Read more ...Connacht rue lost opportunities ahead of final fixture against Leinster
Thu, May 23, 2024
Connacht enjoy a break from action this week, giving them time to prepare for their final URC game of the season against Leinster in Dublin on Friday week (May 31).
Read more ...Connacht hopes dashed by Stormers on emotional day
Sun, May 19, 2024
Connacht 12
DHL Stormers 16
‘All or nothing’ as Connacht in fight to keep top-eight hopes alive
Fri, May 17, 2024
Connacht’s seasonal ambitions are on the line when they host South African outfit, DHL Stormers, on Saturday (5.05pm) in Dexcom Stadium.
This penultimate URC round comes after the 47-12 hammering inflicted by Munster, putting Pete Wilkins’ side under pressure to achieve a quarter-final place.
Read more ...Corinthians conclude season with youth Cup double
Thu, May 16, 2024
Galway Corinthians ended their underage season with two fantastic wins, completing the double in both the U15 and U17 Cup Finals.
Read more ...Stormers brewing for Connacht as class disparity emerges
Thu, May 16, 2024
Connacht are well and truly in must-win territory heading into the URC's penultimate round of fixtures. They will host the DHL Stormers in Dexcom Stadium this Saturday, following on from their recent hiding at the hands of Munster.
Read more ...Munster deliver seven-try win over Connacht
Sat, May 11, 2024
Munster 47
Connacht 12
Connacht 12
Read more ...Wilkins predicts ‘battle’ of Thomond
Thu, May 09, 2024
Connacht face three crunch fixtures to decide the make-up of this year’s United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.
In a tight table, 11 of the 16 teams still have huge incentives, and also some big challenges, none more so than Connacht who face current URC champions Munster in Thomond Park on Saturday night (5.15pm).
Read more ...Revolving door for Connacht injuries
Thu, May 09, 2024
Connacht Rugby has been dealt a blow ahead of the remaining URC fixtures with the loss of JJ Hanrahan.
Read more ...Daunting trip south for depleted westerners
Thu, May 09, 2024
The lead-up to an inter-provincial game evokes a heightened sense of fervour among rugby fans on this island.
Read more ...O’Halloran to hang up boots for final time
Thu, May 02, 2024
Connacht Rugby legend Tiernan O’Halloran has announced his retirement from the professional game.
Read more ...Connacht chase URC top-dogs in final trio of games
Thu, May 02, 2024
Two wins from two for Connacht in late season run-in, and all systems are go for a URC top-eight finish.
Read more ...Galwegians crown successful season with league promotion
Thu, May 02, 2024
Galwegians’ ascent back up the All-Ireland League pyramid peaked after victory in the AIL 2B/2C promotion/relegation final, defeating the now-relegated Dolphin RFC 24-19 in Musgrave Park.
Read more ...Connacht break into top eight in drive for quarter-final
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
By Linley MacKenzie
Dragons 27
Dragons 27
Read more ...Dragons lay in wait for Connacht as top-eight hopes still alive
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Precariously perched in ninth place in the URC with eight wins and six losses - Connacht's chances of a Champions Cup spot for next season, as well as a semi-final berth for the current one - have been bolstered by victory over Zebre.
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