Galway-based Connacht players set for U20 Six Nations clincher

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Three Irish U20s plying their trade for Galway clubs are set for a pivotal Six Nations game against England this Friday.

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Fresh Connacht contract for Cathal Forde

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Galway’s home-grown rugby star Cathal Forde has signed a new, two-year deal with Connacht Rugby.

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Dreams of automatic promotion all but over for Galwegians

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Galwegians suffered a severe case of déjà vu against Bruff RFC, losing 32-30 in the dying moments after being 25-0 up before half-time. The loss is a massive blow that almost certainly ends their automatic promotion push.

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Dominant Connacht close out bonus-point win

Sat, Mar 02, 2024

Linley MacKenzie at Dexcom Stadium
Connacht 26

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Full house expected for Scarlets clash

Fri, Mar 01, 2024

Connacht Rugby is expecting a full house at Dexcom Stadium for Saturday’s URC fixture against the Scarlets (7.05pm).

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Connacht deliver hard-earned win in Cardiff

Sat, Feb 17, 2024

Linley MacKenzie
Cardiff 12

Cardiff 12

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Connacht secure Champions Cup win over Lam's Bears

Fri, Jan 19, 2024

Connacht 27
Bristol Bears 10

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Connacht lose to Lyon in Champions Cup

Sat, Jan 13, 2024

Lyon 34
Connacht 20

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Hansen injury a blow as Connacht travel to Lyon in an attempt to reignite their European challenge

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

By Conaill Muldoon
Connacht's form has been suitably erratic as we move through this midway juncture in the club rugby calendar. However, this week's opponents will provide the perfect opportunity for the men from the west to build on their recent victory over Munster.

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Disappointment for Corinthians in Connacht Senior Cup SemiFinal

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Buccaneers 27 Corinthians 15
John Mulligan

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Connacht end dire run as Hanrahan’s accuracy sees off Munster in downpour

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Faced with the prospect of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions, Connacht overcame a New Year downpour when JJ Hanrahan’s accurate right boot saw them overcome injury-ravaged Munster in a 22-9 win at the Sportsground. The win breaks the duck of losses and boost the team ahead of next week’s Investec Champions Cup clash away to Lyons in France.

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Connacht trip to Premiership powerhouse made more daunting by French capitulation

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Connacht would have hoped to carry some form of momentum into their away fixture to Saracens this coming weekend. The opposite is in fact the case, and Mark McCall's charges will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to the Bulls in style against a demoralised Connacht outfit.

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Aki return boost for Connacht as they hope to shake off Leinster disappointment against French kingpins

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Up next for Connacht in the midst of a busy Christmas period is the arrival of French side Bordeaux-Begles to the Sportsground in the Champions Cup.

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Galwegians suffer first reverse of the season

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galwegians suffer their first defeat of the AIL Division 2C season with a 19-22 loss to first-placed Clogher Valley in a match that well and truly lived up the billing.

Galwegians made just one change to the starting XV with Shane Mallon’s injury bringing Hugh Gavin back into the squad at centre as Darragh Kennedy assumed the full-back position in his absence.

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Brilliant Corinthians make short work of Belfast Harlequins in Energia League

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Energia League Division 2B
Corinthians 54 Belfast Harlequins 12

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Without Aki and Hansen, Connacht face two challenging games in South Africa

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Connacht suffered their first defeat of the season in a narrow three-point loss to Edinburgh at the weekend. After three wins in their opening three games Connacht sit fifth in the table, one point off the leaders Bulls who they face next weekend.

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Connacht looking for strong URC start after long pre-season

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Scott Fardy is hoping Connacht's young players will emulate his former Leinster teammates in winning national recognition as he begins a new journey as defence coach in the west of Ireland.

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Connacht mourns loss of rugby's pied piper

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

A leading figure in Connacht Rugby, Gerry O'Donnell, who passed away this week, has been described as the "pied piper" of Ballina.

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Connacht will need its super power against Stormers

Thu, May 11, 2023

Connacht's season took a significant leap forward when the squad headed to South Africa on Tuesday to play in the first United Rugby Championship semi-final.

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Connacht prepare to stand up to the Ulstermen

Thu, May 04, 2023

Expect a real edge to Friday evening's crunch quarter-final clash between Irish opponents Ulster and Connacht.

With coaching director Andy Friend departing after five years at the Sportsground, Connacht have every reason to deliver a winning performance. Conversely Ulster's boss, Dan McFarland, the former Connacht player and assistant coach of 15 years, appears under fire with Ulster on their worst run since his arrival, exacerbated by a loss to Benetton last weekend.

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