A new chapter in Connacht's history begins in revamped championship
Thu, Aug 31, 2017
Exciting times for rugby in Connacht. A new coach, new season, and a revamped PRO 14 Championship.
Read more ...New coach Keane brings his dreams and innovation to Connacht
Thu, Aug 17, 2017
New Connacht Rugby coach Kieran Keane, relishing a return to head coaching, is confident his new club "can do anything" in pursuit of their ambitions.
Read more ...BARBARIANS RETURN TO THOMOND PARK FOR TONGA MATCH
Wed, Aug 09, 2017
The Barbarians return to Limerick to complete this year's world tour by taking on Tonga at Thomond Park on Friday, November 10 (19.30).
Read more ...Galway's Molloy named as Ireland captain for the Women's Rugby World Cup
Wed, Aug 02, 2017
Claire Molloy has been named as Ireland's captain for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup.
The 29-year-old doctor who plays for Bristol RFC takes over the captaincy from Niamh Briggs, who was ruled out of the tournament earlier this week with injury.
Read more ...Tribesmen through to final again
Thu, Jul 27, 2017
The Galway Tribesmen met the Dublin City Exiles at the Claddagh last Saturday in the Rugby League Republic of Ireland semi-final.
Read more ...Historic victory for Galway over world champions Australia
Wed, Jul 19, 2017
On Monday evening Galway Tag Rugby hosted World Cup champions Australia in a series of matches in St Mary’s school grounds.
Read more ...Connacht signs Jarrad Butler
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
Connacht Rugby has announced the signing of ACT Brumbies' back-row forward Jarrad Butler on a three-year deal.
Read more ...Lam's regret is an IRFU issue
Thu, Jun 01, 2017
Pat Lam's one regret leaving Ireland next week is the IRFU's contract policy that includes a six-month release clause.
Read more ...Disappointing season for Connacht, but players fight to the end
Thu, May 25, 2017
The Pat Lam era of success at Connacht Rugby ended at the weekend with a 21-15 defeat to Northampton in the play-off for Champions Cup rugby next season.
Read more ...Corinthians end season on a high
Thu, May 18, 2017
Corinthians completed a Connacht double this season when their thirds added the Ard Na Cregg Cup to their league success.
Read more ...It's win or bust for Connacht
Thu, May 18, 2017
Connacht have a real opportunity to pull off a season-saving performance in Saturday's crunch Champions Cup play-off against Northampton in England.
Read more ...Tribesmen prepare to defend All Ireland title
Thu, May 11, 2017
The 2017 All Ireland Rugby League competition is set to start and the current champions Galway Tribesmen are intent on retaining the trophy they won for the first time last season.
Read more ...Aki appeal rejected as Connacht prepare for vital play-off
Thu, May 11, 2017
Linley MacKenzie
Connacht will head into the Champions Cup play-off without key playmaker Bundee Aki after losing his appeal to have his ban reduced.
Connacht will head into the Champions Cup play-off without key playmaker Bundee Aki after losing his appeal to have his ban reduced.
Read more ...Lam demands a redeeming display to sign off Pro 12 season
Thu, May 04, 2017
Connacht's disappointing Guinness Pro 12 season comes to an end on Saturday with coach Pat Lam urging his players to redeem themselves after their worst performance in three years.
Read more ...Connacht eager to sign off home Pro 12 season 'on a high'
Thu, Apr 27, 2017
Possibly - and hopefully - not Connacht's last home fixture this season, but Saturday is the final Pro 12 game in the Galway Sportsground, and most probably their last as the champions.
Read more ...Corinthians finish
Thu, Apr 20, 2017
Corinthians finished the season with a 43-10 victory over Blackrock to secure a comfortable mid table position in division 2A.
Having suffered 10 losses and flirted with relegation throughout in the Ulster Bank League, head coach Eneliko Fa'atau and Gavin Duffy guided their team to a late run of four vital wins at the end of the season.
Read more ...Tee off with Connacht Rugby
Thu, Apr 13, 2017
Connacht Rugby's Easter Golf Classic takes place tomorrow, Good Friday, and Saturday with a few tee times remaining.
The big attraction is the opportunity to win €100,000 for a hole in one on the iconic Christy O’Connor Jnr Championship course at Galway Bay Golf Resort. The golf classic is open to all amateur golfers with a four ball costing €500, including refreshments and post-game meal.
Read more ...‘Connacht need to step it up’ to celebrate Muldoon milestone with a win
Thu, Apr 13, 2017
Long-serving Connacht forward John Muldoon will make his 300th appearance on Saturday evening against Leinster at the Sportsground.
Read more ...A man you don’t meet everyday
Thu, Apr 13, 2017
John Muldoon is no ordinary rugby player. He is a warrior, a Connacht warrior. Leading with his head, tackling with his heart and his soul, and loyal to the last - a one-club man. A rare breed.
Read more ...Connacht hope to nail play-off with win over Edinburgh
Thu, Apr 06, 2017
It has been a poor couple of weeks for Connacht. Losses to Glasgow and Zebre have been compounded by the nature of the defeats - games which could have been won by the chances created. Now, however, Connacht need to show their true colours, and secure a play-off for next season's Champions Cup.
It is certainly not the Connacht team that took the Pro 12 by storm last season. After a poor start due to a lack of pre-season competition, Connacht looked like they were finding their championship winning form again, and then coach Pat Lam dropped his bombshell. It is hard to believe his departure to Bristol announced several months ago has not had some effect on the team. And at a time when other clubs are announcing signings for next season, Connacht is unusually quiet. Hopefully that will change in the near future.
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