Bonus points keep Connacht in contention

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

It was not the high note Connacht had sought to finish their first series of BKT URC fixtures, but the season is far from over, and new coach Stuart Lancaster has reason to be cautiously optimistic.

Connacht's bonus point is 'no consolation' - Lancaster

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Connacht, in suffering another narrow defeat - this time against Munster in Thomond Park - had to be content with a losing bonus point.

“Obviously very disappointed”, says head coach Stuart Lancaster, particularly having played well in the first half.

Connacht need to ‘believe they can win’ against Munster

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Connacht and Munster are both missing notable players for their BKT URC round five meeting at Thomond Park on Saturday (7.45pm).

Connacht fightback falls just short

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Connacht 27
Vodacom Bulls 28

Vodacom Bulls 28

Connacht prepare for bruising battle against the Bulls in Dexcom

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Connacht face a quick-turnaround after a disappointing loss to Cardiff to host a first meeting of the season with South African opponents Vodacom Bulls at Dexcom Stadium on Friday (7.45pm).

Connacht errors hamper victory over Cardiff

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

Cardiff 14
Connacht 8

Connacht 8

Connacht look to maintain strong recent record against Cardiff

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Connacht head to Wales this weekend for their first away fixture of this season's URC to face Cardiff on Saturday (7.45pm).

Lancaster’s Connacht look to nail second URC win against Welsh foes

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Connacht are back in Dexcom Stadium looking for a second successive home win when Welsh outfit Scarlets arrive in Galway on Saturday for their URC second round (1.45pm).

Lancaster’s Connacht deliver bonus-point win on URC opening night

Sat, Sep 27, 2025

Connacht delivered a deserved bonus-point victory over visitors Benetton at Dexcom Stadium on opening night of the new URC season.

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.