Drama assured as Dubs and Donoghue stand between Galway and progression
Fri, May 24, 2024
The race to stay in the hunt for the Liam MacCarthy Cup has gone to the final round of games in both Leinster and Munster this weekend. Drama is assured as seven counties hope to secure the five remaining places in the latter stages of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.
Read more ...Rugby League's Tribesmen kick off season in style
Thu, May 23, 2024
The Galway Tribesmen got their 2024 campaign up and running with a convincing win over the Cork Bulls last Saturday at Douglas Rugby Club in Cork.
Read more ...Galway top group after vital Derry scalp
Thu, May 23, 2024
Galway started their All-Ireland series with a bang last Saturday in Pearse stadium, seeing off Mickey Harte’s Derry with a five-point victory.
Read more ...100 day Paralympic countdown for Galway Sports Club
Thu, May 23, 2024
This week (May 20th) the Irish Wheelchair Association Sport (IWA-Sport) and their clubs including the Galway Wheelers - begin the 100-day countdown to the Paralympic Games 2024.
Read more ...Connacht rue lost opportunities ahead of final fixture against Leinster
Thu, May 23, 2024
Connacht enjoy a break from action this week, giving them time to prepare for their final URC game of the season against Leinster in Dublin on Friday week (May 31).
Read more ...Belief the name of the game for high-flying United Women
Thu, May 23, 2024
Lynsey McKey has long been a stalwart of the domestic women’s game. She has been involved in the top flight since its very inception in 2011. That she sat in front of the assembled media in The Connacht Hotel on Tuesday and joked about nerves for her first press conference tells you everything about the trajectory of the women’s game and her team.
She was flanked by her manager Phil Trill who is not bashful about the quality of his group.
Read more ...Connacht hopes dashed by Stormers on emotional day
Sun, May 19, 2024
Connacht 12
DHL Stormers 16
‘All or nothing’ as Connacht in fight to keep top-eight hopes alive
Fri, May 17, 2024
Connacht’s seasonal ambitions are on the line when they host South African outfit, DHL Stormers, on Saturday (5.05pm) in Dexcom Stadium.
This penultimate URC round comes after the 47-12 hammering inflicted by Munster, putting Pete Wilkins’ side under pressure to achieve a quarter-final place.
Read more ...Goalless draws weigh heavy on United backroom
Thu, May 16, 2024
by Caomhán O'Connell
Unbeaten in seven games, Galway United face an important test tomorrow night away to Drogheda United.
Derry first up for Tribesmen in Sam Maguire race
Thu, May 16, 2024
Galway play Derry this Saturday evening in the first round of the group stage of the All-Ireland series.
Read more ...Corinthians conclude season with youth Cup double
Thu, May 16, 2024
Galway Corinthians ended their underage season with two fantastic wins, completing the double in both the U15 and U17 Cup Finals.
Read more ...Wexford wobble leaves Galway two lifelines in Leinster
Thu, May 16, 2024
After the worrying nature of their loss to Wexford last week, the Galway senior hurlers have two games left to salvage their Leinster Championship ambitions, beginning up north at Corrigan Park to face Antrim this Saturday, May 18, with throw-in at 2pm.
The unpredictable nature of this year’s championship was emphasised yet again last Saturday when Carlow’s Marty Kavanagh drove over a late free to earn a share of the spoils with injury-hit Kilkenny. The Cats now lie in second place in the table behind Dublin, who were surprisingly comfortable winners over Antrim at home last weekend.
Read more ...Stormers brewing for Connacht as class disparity emerges
Thu, May 16, 2024
Connacht are well and truly in must-win territory heading into the URC's penultimate round of fixtures. They will host the DHL Stormers in Dexcom Stadium this Saturday, following on from their recent hiding at the hands of Munster.
Read more ...Munster deliver seven-try win over Connacht
Sat, May 11, 2024
Munster 47
Connacht 12
Connacht 12
Read more ...Wilkins predicts ‘battle’ of Thomond
Thu, May 09, 2024
Connacht face three crunch fixtures to decide the make-up of this year’s United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.
In a tight table, 11 of the 16 teams still have huge incentives, and also some big challenges, none more so than Connacht who face current URC champions Munster in Thomond Park on Saturday night (5.15pm).
Read more ...Galway edge three-in-a-row thriller
Thu, May 09, 2024
Connor Gleeson was the hero in Pearse Stadium last Sunday in the Connacht Championship final. His last-gasp free won Galway’s third consecutive provincial title, as the Tribesmen now look ahead to the group stage of the championship.
Read more ...Revolving door for Connacht injuries
Thu, May 09, 2024
Connacht Rugby has been dealt a blow ahead of the remaining URC fixtures with the loss of JJ Hanrahan.
Read more ...Daunting trip south for depleted westerners
Thu, May 09, 2024
The lead-up to an inter-provincial game evokes a heightened sense of fervour among rugby fans on this island.
Read more ...O’Halloran to hang up boots for final time
Thu, May 02, 2024
Connacht Rugby legend Tiernan O’Halloran has announced his retirement from the professional game.
Read more ...Connacht chase URC top-dogs in final trio of games
Thu, May 02, 2024
Two wins from two for Connacht in late season run-in, and all systems are go for a URC top-eight finish.
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