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.

Munster deliver seven-try win over Connacht

Sat, May 11, 2024

Munster 47
Connacht 12

Connacht 12

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Connacht break into top eight in drive for quarter-final

Sat, Apr 27, 2024

By Linley MacKenzie
Dragons 27

Dragons 27

Connacht’s senior players must step up to secure Welsh win

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

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.

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.

United carry momentum into clash with champions

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

After a productive weekend, Galway United should travel to Tallaght tomorrow night with confidence, as they seek to end a barren streak against last year’s Premier Division winners.

United Women face tantalising tie vs champions Peamount

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Galway United Women face a litmus test of their credentials this Saturday, when they travel to take on Peamount United in a mouth-watering SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division tie (kick-off 5pm).

Galway set up Connacht final showdown against old enemy

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Padraic Joyce’s team have qualified for the Connacht Final on Sunday week by the skin of their teeth. A stern test from Sligo in Markievicz Park last Saturday saw Galway scrape by with a last gasp goal.