Connacht stars honoured at awards

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Two former Connacht Rugby players have been honoured this week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Connacht to play Worcester in pre-season friendly

Thu, Aug 19, 2021

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Connacht Rugby are still waiting for confirmation of this season's new United Rugby Championship fixtures, due to begin on September 25.

Friend to deliver Connacht's new vision post-Covid

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

As a new-look Connacht takes shape for the coming season, head coach And Friend has had plenty of time to think about how to achieve on-field success. Day 11 of a 14 day quarantine in a hotel in Australia, Connacht Rugby coach Andy Friend is counting down the hours before being released. It is the first time he has been 'home' in three years - Covid having stymied any plans to visit family and friends. So when he signed a new contract to stay on at the Galway Sportsground for another two seasons, it was a stipulation that he be able to head home this summer.

O'Brien's promising rugby career cut short

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Connacht Rugby's Sean O'Brien has been forced to announce his retirement this week.

Tough start for the Tribesmen

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

The Galway Tribesmen opened their 2021 campaign with a visit from old rivals Dublin City Exiles.

The two teams had not meet since 2019 in the All-Ireland semi-final due to the truncated ‘Covid’ season last year, but the rivalry was pronounced from the first minute with both sides demonstrating robust defence in the initial exchanges.

Galway hosts first women's league fixture

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

In an historic day, Galway hosted the first women’s Rugby League match in Ireland at South Park, The Claddagh, where the newly-formed Galway Tribeswomen faced the Dublin City Exiles.

PRO14 rugby set for major shake-up

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

A new look rugby competition for Ireland's provinces will begin next season. With a change of name, format, sponsor and competitors, the United Rugby Championship takes over from the Guinness PRO14.

Connacht sign talented young South African

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Connacht have added a third overseas player to their squad for next season with the recruitment of South African Shayne Bolton.

Connacht to Covid-hit season against Ospreys

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

The curtain comes down on another Connacht Rugby season that has produced a mixed bag of results in this Covid year.

Thirty-two songs, thirty-two counties and two days in an electric car

Thu, May 20, 2021

Two former professional Connacht rugby players are undertaking an all-Ireland car trek this weekend in aid of autism.

Connacht players can make a case for Irish tour selection

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

It was a "landmark" victory two seasons ago. Connacht broke 60 years of defeats to Ulster in Ravenhill, and they need to do it again tomorrow evening when they meet in the first round of the new Rainbow Cup.