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.
Wegians opened the scoring when full-back Darragh Kennedy landed a seventh minute penalty after their first incursion into opposition territory, and it got better for the Blues minutes later when they scored the game’s first try.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Pitch perfect as Connacht defeat Munster in full-house thriller
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
Connacht got out of the blocks with a hard fought 20-11 victory over Munster in front of a boisterous home crowd in the Sportsground on Friday night.
Read more ...Corinthians secure bonus-point win on opening day
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Corinthians pulled off a stunning opening day win at home to Rainey Old Boys, winning 34-33 in the Energia AIL Division 2B.
Read more ...Connacht hope for new beginnings in first home fixture
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Connacht make their first home appearance of the season, and they do not come much bigger than Irish rivals Munster.
Read more ...Not the best start for Connacht in South Africa
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
It was always going to be a tough start to the season - an interpro in Belfast and two away fixtures in South Africa - one against the current URC champions.
Read more ...Connacht's new look squad adds steel to season's ambitions
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
A new season starts for Connacht on Saturday with a redeveloped pitch and new player additions, but the ambition remains the same, to qualify for the knock-out stages of all competitions.
Read more ...Buccaneers to host Connacht decider
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
Buccaneers and Sligo will contest this season's Connacht Senior League final on Saturday in Dubarry Park (2.30pm).
Read more ...Young guns shine a light on Connacht's new season squad
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
Connacht delivered a winning performance against English premiership side Sale last weekend, providing a positive portent of the season to come.
Read more ...Jack Carty named Connacht captain this season Dubarry Park hosts pre-season challenge
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Connacht kick off the home season tomorrow with a highly attractive fixture against top English club Sale Sharks at Dubarry Park (7pm).
Read more ...Galwegians make it two wins on the trot in Connacht Senior League
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Galwegians made it two wins from two when they backed up their opening win away to Buccaneers last weekend by seeing off city rivals Corinthians at Crowley Park by 12-7 on Saturday.
Read more ...Former IRFU president and Galwegian great - Don Crowley RIP
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Well-known Galwegian and former Irish Rugby Union president, Don Crowley, passed away this week.
Read more ...Connacht adds Scots hooker as cover
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Connacht Rugby has signed Scottish hooker Grant Stewart on a short term, six-month contract.
Read more ...Joyce to join Connacht
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Connacht Rugby has announced an agreement to sign Bristol Bears second row Joe Joyce for the start of the 2023/24 season.
Joyce, 28, will make the move to Connacht after he completes his 11th season at the Gallagher Premiership club, where he has already made more than 150 appearances, including helping his side to win the EPCR Challenge Cup title in 2020.
Read more ...Connacht claim final day win, but Friend ready to push players to new level
Thu, May 26, 2022
In a game of little consequence for both sides, Connacht signed off a disappointing URC season with an expected victory over Italian visitors Zebre.
Read more ...Connacht bid farewell to twelve players on Saturday
Thu, May 19, 2022
Connacht Rugby's season comes to an end on Saturday (5pm) when they host Zebre Palma in a match with only pride at stake.
Read more ...Mack's future is in Connacht
Thu, May 12, 2022
Mack Hansen, Andy Friend's Australian find, has signed a new contract that keeps him at the Sportsground till 2025.
Read more ...Hansen, Oliver and Prendergast vie for player of the year title
Thu, May 12, 2022
Connacht Rugby celebrates its annual awards on Saturday evening with nominees ranging from underage to professional level in both male and female categories.
And there are no surprises that Connacht's most exciting back of the season and new Ireland player Mack Hansen is on the list for the Men's Player of the Year, competing against two forwards, Conor Oliver and Cian Prendergast, who have made their presence felt this season.
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