Loughney relishing life’s big occasions

Thu, May 19, 2016

Long-serving Connacht player Ronan Loughney is relishing taking part in not one, but two, of the most important occasions in his life in the next three weeks.

Connacht intent on making history

Thu, May 19, 2016

Connacht coach Pat Lam is preparing his players for the fight of their lives when they host Glasgow in the biggest game in the province's history on Saturday (6.30pm).

Dare to dream as Connacht edge closer to seasonal silverware

Thu, May 12, 2016

It has already been a phenomenal season, but Connacht will certainly have a bigger pep in their step this week after securing a first Pro 12 home semi-final.

Lam, Aki and Muldoon lead Connacht awards winners

Thu, May 12, 2016

Connacht received deserved recognition for their exceptional season with three major winners at the Guinness Pro 12 awards.

Pat Lam was named coach of the year, Bundee Aki, the players; player of the year, and John Muldoon scooped the chairman's award.

Connacht and Glasgow in shootout at the Sportsgsround

Thu, May 05, 2016

It is now down to the top two teams, Connacht and Glasgow, to fight it out in this final round for a prized home semi-final in the Guinness Pro 12 League.

NUIG women's rugby on a high

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

NUIG Women's Rugby is celebrating unprecedented success, having stocked its sports cabinet with four trophies this season.

Galwegians look to claim first Bateman Cup silverware

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Galwegians Senior XV have a chance to claim silverware this season when they meet Cork Constitution in the final of the Bateman Cup in an action-packed afternoon at Crowley Park on Saturday (12.45pm).

Connacht head to Italy with new goals

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Connacht Rugby head to Italy this week with a new set of goals for this last phase of the season.

Connacht = Champions Cup

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Champions Cup rugby was the seasonal goal for Connacht. They can now tick it off.

Connacht lose epic battle in the Alps

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Connacht and Grenoble produced an epic European Challenge Cup quarter-final that beguiled and bedazzled the 14,876 fans at Stade des Alpes.

Browne confident Connacht’s style will reap rewards

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Connacht's exciting brand of rugby may be earning plaudits, but it is not enough, says second-row Andrew Browne.

Champions Cup beckons for Connacht with one more win

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Win on Saturday, and Connacht will achieve their seasonal ambition to qualify for next season's Champions Cup.

Confident Connacht have a "real chance" in France

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The only province without a trophy, Connacht truly believe this could be their year. As they head to France to face Grenoble in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-finals (8pm), all Irish eyes are focused on Pat Lam's blossoming side.

The Connacht coach says while trophies do not define success, there is a "genuine" chance for this squad, several of whom will be leaving at the end of the season, to win silverware.

Confident Connacht have a "real chance" in France

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The only province without a trophy, Connacht truly believe this could be their year. As they head to France to face Grenoble in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-finals (8pm), all Irish eyes are focused on Pat Lam's blossoming side.

Connacht's victory celebrations cut short as Ulster test looms

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

What a week for Connacht Rugby. Top of the league with four Pro 12 games remaining, Connacht have had precious little time to celebrate a momentous victory over Leinster as they head to Belfast to face Ulster tomorrow evening.

Corinthians stun league leaders

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Corinthians secured a valuable 21-10 Ulster Bank League win over a top-of-the-table Banbridge on Saturday afternoon in Cloonacauneen Park.

The Northerners had travelled with high expectations of clinching division one status with 11 wins under their belt, but Corinthians produced their best performance of the season to give them hopes of retaining their division 2A status.

Connacht 'buzzing' ahead of top-of-table-clash with Leinster

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

An interprovincial that is also top of the table - it does not come much bigger or better for Connacht Rugby.

O'Halloran relishes licence to attack

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ask Connacht fullback Tiernan O'Halloran if, at the start of the season, he would have expected to be facing Leinster on Saturday in a top-of-the-table Pro 12 clash, and the answer is a no brainer.

South African 'scoring machine' to boost Connacht

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Connacht's first major new signing for next season, South African Marnitz Boshoff, is set to strengthen Pat Lam's options in the pivotal outhalf position.

Corinthians claim valuable win

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

orinthians secured a fine win against Malone in Cloonacauneen Park to keep their hopes of retaining their division 2A status for another season.

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