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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.