Key Connacht changes set to make a difference as new season begins

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Dexcom Stadium, to be opened in January, and well-known coach Stuart Lancaster, are at the forefront of Connacht’s continued development under the leadership of CEO Willie Ruane.

Connacht need to repeat winning performance over Ulster

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Connacht Rugby Women head to Energia Park on Saturday with hopes of finishing the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship series on a high.

Connacht Women prepare for Leinster clash

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Leinster are looking for a ninth title win, and, having suffered a 33-22 loss to leaders Munster, they will travel in more determined form. But Connacht, having taken Ulster’s scalp last weekend, will be eager to finish the campaign with a second victory.

Former Ireland women’s rugby sevens expert joins Connacht

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Most recently the head coach of the Ireland Women’s Sevens team, Temple-Jones boasts a vast array of experience across multiple rugby codes.

O’Dowd names extended Connacht squad in preparation for women’s interpros

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Connacht and head coach Emer O’Dowd has named an initial extended squad of 56 players, which includes 44 players currently in training, in addition to three development players from the U18s, and Connacht’s nine players involved in Ireland’s World Cup preparations, and the Sevens programme.

Georgia on Connacht’s mind in European campaign

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

This week’s draw sees Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht outfit drawn in pool one which boasts URC rivals Ospreys and Zebre, familiar French outfit Montpellier, along with Montauban, and the Georgian team Black Lion.

Finlay Bealham joins Lions squad

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki were named in the original Lions squad, and they have now been joined by Finlay Bealham who takes the place of Scotland and Glasgow Warriors tight-head prop Zander Fagerson, who has been ruled out with a calf injury.

Connacht Rugby make statement signing with Stuart Lancaster

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The well-known figure in coaching will take over Connacht for a two-year term, returning to Ireland where he enjoyed seven years as a senior coach with Leinster.

Long-serving Connacht administrator Gerry Kelly wins lifetime award

Thu, May 29, 2025

Connacht Rugby’s first-serving CEO Gerry Kelly took centre stage at this year’s annual awards at The Galmont, winning the Lifetime Contribution to Rugby Award.

Connacht wrap up poor season despite attacking prowess

Thu, May 22, 2025

Connacht signed off a disappointing season with a 12-22 victory over Parma in their URC basement battle in Italy.

Connacht deliver win in Italy to complete a difficult season

Sat, May 17, 2025

Zebre Parma 12
Connacht 22

Connacht 22

Connacht look to finish disappointing season on a 'high'

Thu, May 15, 2025

Win or lose, it will matter little to Connacht’s unrealised ambitions to make the top eight when they sign off a disappointing URC campaign with a final fling in Italy.

Connacht sign off home season with determined display

Sat, May 10, 2025

Connacht 21
Edinburgh 31 

Edinburgh 31 

Connacht aim to complete home season with a Celtic win

Thu, May 08, 2025

Connacht complete their home season on Saturday evening when they welcome Celtic opponents Edinburgh to Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (7.35pm).

Lions devour Connacht out in Africa

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

Emirates Lions 26
Connacht 7

Connacht 7

Connacht continue the fight in South Africa

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Connacht take their URC fight in South Africa to the Highveld where they face Emirates Lions on Saturday (3pm) determined to secure another vital win to keep their top eight hopes alive.

Connacht denied victory in South Africa with TMO call

Sat, Apr 19, 2025

DHL Stormers 34
Connacht 29

Connacht 29

Wilkins announces decision to step down from Connacht Rugby

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Head coach Pete Wilkins has confirmed he is stepping down from Connacht Rugby after eight years.

Connacht braces itself for physical South African battles

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

It is sink or swim for Connacht in South Africa. Facing tough matches against DHL Stormers on Saturday and Emirates Lions the following weekend, Connacht’s season could well rest on these two fixtures.

Connacht denied as French outfit race into European semi-finals

Sat, Apr 12, 2025

Connacht 40
Racing 92 43

Racing 92 43

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