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.
Read more ...Galwegians crown successful season with league promotion
Thu, May 02, 2024
Galwegians’ ascent back up the All-Ireland League pyramid peaked after victory in the AIL 2B/2C promotion/relegation final, defeating the now-relegated Dolphin RFC 24-19 in Musgrave Park.
Read more ...Hurlers must solve Leinster riddle
Thu, May 02, 2024
The Galway senior hurlers head south-east this Saturday, May 4, to take on Wexford at 4pm during a weekend of action in which the race for three qualifying places in the Leinster championship becomes more of a riddle.
Read more ...Terryland fans’ positivity for Derry
Thu, May 02, 2024
On paper, Galway United have a tough task tomorrow, Friday, May 3, when they host one of the pre-season favourites for the league title: Derry City.
Read more ...Black Dragons hit Belfast
Thu, May 02, 2024
Moycullen’s Seán Forrest, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym, enjoyed a successful first K-1 fight in Belfast on Sunday, winning by stoppage when his opponent failed to answer the bell for the third and final round.
Read more ...Blackrock Cottage set for Sunday’s game
Thu, May 02, 2024
Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Final is going to attract a huge crowd to Pearse Stadium in Salthill, and the nearby Blackrock Cottage restaurant is also bracing itself for an influx of Galway and Mayo supporters.
Read more ...Connacht break into top eight in drive for quarter-final
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
By Linley MacKenzie
Dragons 27
Dragons 27
Read more ...Connacht’s senior players must step up to secure Welsh win
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
![Connacht’s Matthew Devine en route to scoring a second try. The Ballinasloe scrum-half is an important addition to the squad going forward. [Photo: Mike Shaughnessy]](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2024/04/141053_thumb.jpg "Connacht’s Matthew Devine en route to scoring a second try. The Ballinasloe scrum-half is an important addition to the squad going forward. [Photo: Mike Shaughnessy]")
Connacht head to Wales for Saturday’s round 15 URC fixture against the Dragons at Rodney Parade (8pm). The squad know their winning momentum must be maintained to keep quarter-final ambitions alive.
Read more ...Cats prowl Salthill to renew rivalry
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Galway and Kilkenny will lock horns for the 17th time in the Leinster senior hurling championship this Sunday at 2pm in Pearse Stadium. Both sides will be eager to lay down a marker for the campaign ahead.
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