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

All roads lead to Dexcom Stadium this Saturday

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

All roads lead to Dexcom Stadium when French rugby aristocrats Racing 92 arrive in Galway for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup fixture (8pm).

Huge excitement in Connacht for visit of French aristocrats

Sun, Apr 06, 2025

Connacht prepare to face Paris powerhouse Racing 92 in their next European Challenge Cup chapter, having prevailed in their round of 16 clash against familiar foes Cardiff.

Having targeted a European trophy, Connacht’s seasonal ambitions took a vital step closer to fruition with their 35-20 win over fellow URC hopefuls Cardiff in Dexcom Stadium, but they now face one of Europe’s elite - the three times Champions Cup finalists from France.

Connacht will ‘keep fighting’ as focus turns to European knock-out game

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Connacht, having “put it to bed” their six-point loss to Munster in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park to focus on this weekend’s EPCR Challenge Cup competition, can celebrate a new chapter in their history.

Connacht come up short despite record crowd in Castlebar

Sat, Mar 29, 2025

Connacht 24

Connacht prepare for huge occasion against Munster in Mayo heartland

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

A “massively exciting week” awaits Connacht Rugby when they head into Mayo’s GAA heartland to play the first rugby fixture at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Saturday.

Connacht denied win in South Wales shoot-out

Sat, Mar 22, 2025

Ospreys 43
Connacht 40

Connacht 40

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