African Highveld provides bigger challenge as Connacht seek second tour win

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Connacht cannot afford to bask in their success over the Stormers with another huge fixture around the corner in South Africa.

Connacht produce season’s shock in South Africa

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

DHL Stormers 24
Connacht 33

Connacht 33

Connacht's victory a long time in the making - Lancaster

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

Connacht’s shock victory over the Stormers is the stuff of dreams, says head coach Stuart Lancaster.

His team beat all odds to deliver a 24-33 win over the Capetown-based outfit - the first winners of the URC trophy.

Connacht look to brew up a winning storm in South Africa

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Connacht face the first of two South African challenges in what will be a season-defining period in their BKT URC campaign.

Connacht's Challnge Cup hopes dashed in France

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Montpellier 45
Connacht 22

Montpellier will test Connacht's Challenge Cup credentials

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Connacht’s European challenge moves up another notch when they face familiar French opponents Montpellier in the quarter-final at Septeo Stadium today (Saturday) 12.30pm, Irish time.

Connacht head to France to hunt down European semi-final

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

It is another trip to France for Connacht Rugby, and another joust with Montpellier.

Connacht advance to European quarter-finals

Fri, Apr 03, 2026

Connacht 29
Sharks 12

Sharks 12

Connacht prepare for European knock-out clash

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Connacht face familiar URC foes in the European competition on Friday when Hollywoodbet Sharks arrive in Galway for the Challenge Cup’s round of 16 knock-out.

Connacht deliver a fifth URC win in a row

Sat, Mar 28, 2026

Connacht made hard work of claiming a seventh victory in their bid to break into the BKT URC top eight, delivering a fifth successive win when overcoming Ospreys in Dexcom Stadium by 21-14.

A game in which neither side dominated, Connacht eked out the win in the 72nd minute when replacement scrumhalf Matthew Devine produced the winning try after fullback Sean Neachtain delivered the vital final pass.

Connacht take on Ospreys in must-win game

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Connacht still face an uphill battle to secure a top eight finish in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Connacht deliver bonus-point win to keep play-off hopes alive

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

ULSTER 19
CONNACHT 26

CONNACHT 26

Returning internationals will boost Connacht ahead of Ulster meeting

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

St Patrick’s Day celebrations were put on hold for Stuart Lancaster and his Connacht players this year. The Connacht boss said with a game on Friday, there was no day off to join the festivities ahead of their URC fixture against Ulster in Belfast.

Connacht bag bonus-point win over Scarlets

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

Connacht 31
Scarlets 14

Scarlets 14

Dexcom can become Connacht’s winning fortress

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

After two wins on the bounce, Connacht are now looking to add a third when they host Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium on Friday (7.45pm).

Big boots to fill and a promising rugby future

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Connacht’s youth development programme is starting to pay rich dividends with several academy players already making their mark on the senior team.

Connacht deliver deserved win over URC leaders

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

Connacht 15
Glasgow Warriors 10 

Glasgow Warriors 10 

Connacht must go the extra mile against table-toppers Glasgow

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

The challenges for Connacht are stacking up as URC league leaders Glasgow arrive in Dexcom Stadium for round 12 on Saturday (3pm).

Unbeaten Galwegians maintain push for promotion

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Galwegians continued their fine form with their 13th straight victory when UL Bohemians were the visitors to Crowley Park on Saturday in a top-of-the-table division 2B clash.

Connacht’s Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland in France

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Connacht Rugby is celebrating the promotion of captain Cian Prendergast to the Ireland team for this week’s Six Nations opener at Stade de France.

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