Connacht will need its super power against Stormers

Thu, May 11, 2023

Connacht's season took a significant leap forward when the squad headed to South Africa on Tuesday to play in the first United Rugby Championship semi-final.

Connacht prepare to stand up to the Ulstermen

Thu, May 04, 2023

Expect a real edge to Friday evening's crunch quarter-final clash between Irish opponents Ulster and Connacht.

With coaching director Andy Friend departing after five years at the Sportsground, Connacht have every reason to deliver a winning performance. Conversely Ulster's boss, Dan McFarland, the former Connacht player and assistant coach of 15 years, appears under fire with Ulster on their worst run since his arrival, exacerbated by a loss to Benetton last weekend.

Connacht's man from Oz revels in Irish weather

Thu, May 04, 2023

Connacht Rugby’s John Porch is hoping his ambition for success with his adopted club will come to fruition this season.

Porch has become a key man in Andy Friend’s set-up since he was plucked from the Australia Sevens programme, but like many of his colleagues, trophy success has eluded him.

Galwegians' standard-bearers retire with silverware to show

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Crowley Park was a jubilant venue for three former internationals, Mairead Coyne, Mary Healy, and ex-Wegian and Rock prop Laura Feely, who hung up their boots on a day of silverware success.

Connacht advance to URC quarter-finals with top eight finish

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Must-win games continue to come thick and fast for Connacht as they now prepare to face Ulster in the URC quarter-finals on Friday May 5.

Connacht looks to seal season with Champions Cup in the bag

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Connacht's Champions Cup qualification comes down to the last game of the season, and a win for Andy Friend's side against Glasgow in this last URC round will ensure that target is achieved.

Connacht sign off home season and Friend's tenure on Saturday

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The penultimate URC round before knock-out rugby already as a cup final feel about it.

Connacht host Cardiff at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (7.35pm) and with both sides still boasting the chance to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season, a win is the target.

Connacht's European exit will shift focus to URC challenge

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

Connacht crashed out of this season's European Challenge Cup despite high hopes of success when Italian outfit Benetton delivered a comprehensive 41-19 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

Connacht’s European exit will shift focus to URC challenge

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Connacht crashed out of this season's European Challenge Cup despite high hopes of success when Italian outfit Benetton delivered a comprehensive 41-19 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

Corinthians deliver breakthrough in Purcell Cup

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Corinthians have become the first Connacht club to qualify for Leinster Rugby’s U20 Purcell Cup final.

Connacht women selected for Ireland

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Ten Connacht players have been selected on the Ireland U18 women's squad ahead of the 2023 Six Nations Festival.

Connacht Rugby's favourite son returns to the west

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

It was only a matter of time before John Muldoon would return to his roots.

Connacht's Carty facing injury battle for Edinburgh's visit

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Connacht will be without some key players for Saturday's PRO14 meeting with Edinburgh in the Sportsground (3pm) as they aim to consolidate their top eight finish.

Both Six Nations Grand Slam winners, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, are expected to return next week, and also absent are another eight players, including front-liners Finlay Bealham (knee), Denis Buckley (ankle), and Josh Murphy (concussion), while Jack Carty's availability is also in doubt.

Dreams do come true to Galwegians' Hugh Gavin

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Three Connacht Rugby youngsters are celebrating Ireland's incredible success in winning the U20 Six Nations Championship at the weekend.

Ireland Sevens player and Kiwi backrow boost Connacht

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Connacht Rugby's new-season squad continues to be boosted with the addition of two players - an Ireland Sevens, and a former Leicester Tigers backrow.

Connacht keep on track with hard-earned win in Wales

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Connacht are still holding on to their top eight position in the URC after a hard-earned 20-22 win over Dragons in Wales.

The positive is a victory which keeps them in contention for the quarter-finals; the negative is they had a player advantage for most of the fixture, and struggling at times to impose and compose themselves, they missed the chance of a valuable bonus point.

Connacht could face a tricky assignment against lowly Dragons

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Connacht are back in United Rugby Championship action when they travel to Wales to face the Dragons on Saturday (7.35pm).

Connacht must now consolidate top eight position

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Connacht have made a vital breakthrough into the URC's top eight with a deserved 34-57 nine-try bonus point win over Zebre.

Wilkins confirmed to take over from Friend

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Pete Wilkins, currently head coach, will be given overall responsibility for Connacht's professional team from next season.

Connacht missing Ireland trio for trip to Italy

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Connacht is running out of games to seal a top eight play-off spot, thus this weekend’s fixture against Zebre becomes all the more crucial in achieving their seasonal ambitions.

Andy Friend’s side is well capable of securing the necessary points against a side that is sitting bottom of the URC table with just seven points. Those are all from bonus points as they have yet to win a game in the 13 played to date, and that makes the Italian side a tricky opponent on Saturday (3.05pm) in Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

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