Late try denies Galwegians

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

A late penalty try by Buccaneers denied Galwegians this year's Connacht Senior League crown after a well-contested encounter at Dubarry Park on Saturday.

The Glenina outfit looked like regaining the title they had not held in three years when seasoned campaigner Brian Murphy grabbed his third try in the 76th minute, and David Clarke's conversion put four points between the sides.

Connacht wary of improving Italians

Thu, Sep 06, 2018

Game two of the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season, and already the pressure is on Connacht to deliver a winning result when former coach Michael Bradley returns with his improving Zebre outfit on Saturday (5.15pm).

New season, new coach, new players, but no Muldoon

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Connacht open the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 Championship campaign with a host of changes, but what remains the overriding goal is to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season.

TG4 to cover all Connacht home matches

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

Connacht Rugby fans will be delighted with TG4's coverage this season, which will broadcast 28 live games as well as deferred coverage of another nine interprovincial games.

Launching this coverage at the home of Connacht Rugby yesterday, TG4 announced it would broadcast 11 of Connacht Rugby’s home games, including September's ‘Mí na Seaimpíní’ and Connacht’s interprovincial clashes with Munster, Leinster and Ulster Rugby, in addition to live and exclusive coverage of all Connacht matches against Welsh 0pposition.

Tough Euro draw for Connacht

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Connacht Rugby face a tough pool in this season's European Challenge Cup.

Unbeaten Tribesmen now face the champs

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The Galway Tribesmen Rugby League team face the biggest challenge of the year so far when they host the current All Ireland champions, Longhorns RL at NUIG Dangan on Saturday (2pm).

Ruane pays tribute to late Sean Calleary

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The late Sean Calleary, who passed away at the weekend aged 86, left behind an immense legacy, says Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane.

Fijian flyer Reece joins Connacht

Thu, May 31, 2018

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Connacht have added another speedster to their backs with the signature of Fijian Sevu Reece.

Tribesmen launch rugby league season with dominant display

Thu, May 17, 2018

The Galway Tribesmen Rugby League Club, having launched their 2018 campaign with a comfortable win over the Athy Sharks, host their first match of the season on Sunday.

New-look Connacht squad takes shape

Thu, May 17, 2018

Connacht Rugby's squad for next season continues to take shape with the recruitment of two Irish-qualified forwards this week.

Butler takes top honours at Connacht Rugby awards

Thu, May 10, 2018

Jarrad Butler took top honours in this year's Connacht Rugby awards, winning the coveted Players' Player of the Year Award.

In his first season with Connacht, having played Super Rugby in Australia, the openside flanker featured in 19 of Connacht's fixtures this year and claimed the award ahead of nominees Tom McCartney and Matt Healy.

Keane may well be 'ticking' now after Connacht cut his contract

Thu, May 03, 2018

Kieran Keane, regarded as a "perfect fit" for Connacht at the time of his appointment, is now regarded as an imperfect match just nine months into this stint as head coach.

Connacht Rugby giant prepares to say goodbye

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

It is the last game of the season for Connacht, but when Leinster roll into town on Saturday, the occasion is all about one Connacht legend, John Muldoon.

Another home-grown stalwart to leave Connacht

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Connacht stalwart Andrew Browne will end his playing days with the club at the end of this season.

The 31-years-old Galwegian has spent 13 years with the province, 11 years with the senior squad, after joining the academy.

Galwegians grab surivival win, but no luck for others

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Galwegians saved their best performance of the season till last, and in producing a stunning seven-try display they ensured survival in the Ulster Bank League division 2a for next season.

Pride at stake for Connacht

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

Connacht, having been forced to relinquished any remote hope of attaining a Champions Cup place, now must summon all their pride to face top-of-the-table Glasgow Warriors in Scotland tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

Last chance saloon for Connacht

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Connacht's slim Champions Cup hopes will be in the "last chance saloon" in Liberty Stadium tomorrow evening (Friday).

High stakes for Connacht

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Connacht’s new era under Kieran Keane faces its sternest test on Saturday in their bid to play Champions Cup rugby next season.

The stakes are high. The winner goes into a semi-final with a huge chance of qualifying for Champions Cup rugby, not to mention the prospect of a trophy down the line.

Garbally College are champions of Connacht once again

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Garbally College claimed its first Top Oil Connacht Schools Senior Cup since 2015 after outclassing defending champions Colaiste Iognaid (The Jes) by 45-26 at the Sportsground on Tuesday afternoon.

Connacht prepared for high-stakes games at home

Thu, Mar 22, 2018

Connacht will welcome a return to the Galway Sportsground for crunch fixtures in the next two weeks as the chase for qualification and titles hots up.

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