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Ronan O’Gara: It was like standing on the tee at Whistling Straits. There’s some buzz off it

So Andy Farrell opted to play safe last weekend with his selection against Scotland?

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Ronan O’Gara: It was like standing on the tee at Whistling Straits. There’s some buzz off it

So Andy Farrell opted to play safe last weekend with his selection against Scotland? Really?

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Stubborn streak that earned Holland 200 caps

Billy Holland will make his 200th appearance for Munster when he lines out against Connacht in Saturday’s crucial Guinness PRO14 game at the Galway Sportsground.

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Munster's chance for Christmas cheer at Thomond Park

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Connacht’s destiny in their own hands

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Johnny Holland or Ian Keatley? Anthony Foley weighs up his options

Holland or Keatley?

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Keith Earls and Darren Sweetnam dejected after the game 2/4/2016

Munster’s drive for victory backfires at the death

Leinster 16 Munster 13: With the clock on 79 minutes and 49 seconds a snap poll of not just Leinster’s supporters but the province’s players and coaches as well would have seen the vast majority settle for a draw in this typically tight Guinness Pro12 battle with rivals Munster.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Pat Lam: It’s going to take massive collective effort

A massive litmus test awaits Connacht this evening when they host Leinster at the Galway Sportsground (5.15pm).

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Pat Lam’s Connacht still topping polls out west

Connacht 30 Ospreys 22: Connacht’s season continues to produce more milestones in the quest to maintain their momentum at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table. In a high-octane fixture at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday, Pat Lam’s squad saw off the Ospreys with three tries in a polished show

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam: Connacht ready to step it up

Zebre 34 Connacht 51: Connacht are preparing to step it up as their season becomes considerably tougher with the visit of the Ospreys next up in the Galway Sportsground.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam: It looks a close one again

Connacht host top-of-the-table Scarlets at the Galway Sportsground today in the standout fixture of the Guinness Pro12 weekend schedule (3pm).

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Connacht must reach bonus territory

Reaching bonus territory a must for Connacht

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Connacht v Newcastle Falcons - European Rugby Challenge Cup - Pool 1 Round 2

Injury-hit Connacht secure vital victory

Connacht 25 Newcastle 10: An injury-hit Connacht maintained the lead of their European pool after securing a hard-fought victory over Newcastle Falcons at the Galway Sportsground last night.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Pragmatic Pat Lam adjusts as depleted Connacht brace for Newcastle Falcons battle

Connacht Rugby will take on Newcastle Falcons in this evening’s third round European fixture at the Galway Sportsground (kick-off 7.45pm) with wholesale changes to the starting line-up.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

High-flying Connacht happy to stay grounded

Connacht are thankful to be back on home soil for this evening’s European second round fixture against Brive in the Galway Sportsground (5pm) after a marathon trek from Siberia.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Connacht maintain mighty gallop

Connacht continued their remarkable start to this season’s Guinness Pro12, grabbing a fifth win on the trot at the Galway Sportsground last evening. And following Leinster’s win over the Scarlets, Pat Lam’s side have now taken top spot.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Treviso first for Connacht, then chilly welcome awaits in Siberia

Connacht have a real chance to post a fifth successive Guinness Pro12 victory this evening when they host Treviso at the Galway Sportsground (7.30pm).

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Connacht show battling qualities to slay Dragons

Connacht 29 Dragons 23: Connacht opened their Guinness Pro 12 season with a valuable home win, edging a lively encounter against the Newport Gwent Dragons at the Galway Sportsground last evening.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Lam names two new caps in settled Connacht side to face Dragons

There are few surprises in Pat Lam’s Connacht squad for this evening’s Guinness Pro 12 opener at the Galway Sportsground (7.30pm).

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Ulster and Connacht make valuable points

Connacht 20 Ulster 27: Ulster’s title hopes and Connacht’s less ambitious but equally important Champions Cup qualification dreams both remain on target after a seven-try Pro 12 thriller at the Galway Sportsground.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

Pat Lam: This game is massive

A Pro 12 title and a top six qualification are on the line in today’s meeting of Ulster and Connacht in the Galway Sportsground (2.40pm).

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Connacht keep Champions Cup charge on track

Connacht 53 Benetton Treviso 5

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Pat Lam: We have lost our safety net so every game vital

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Lam hails ‘world class’ Henshaw

“He does not look out of place and he is just going to get better and better.”

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015

Connacht put faith in Pat Lam

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has signed a new three-year deal ahead of the province’s final chance to bag a Challenge Cup quarter-final.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Pat Lam signs new Connacht deal

It has been announced that Connacht head coach Pat Lam has signed a three-year extension to his contract to keep him as the main man at the Galway Sportsground.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Connacht led at half time, but lost 33-24 to Exeter Chiefs

European Challenge Cup Pool 2

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Progress to the knock-out stages a big goal, says Lam

European Rugby Challenge Cup

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Pat Lam sticks with tried and tested for Connacht

Connacht coach Pat Lam is taking nothing for granted after victory over Munster, naming virtually an unchanged side for tonight’s visit of Edinburgh to the Galway Sportsground (7.35pm).

Fri, 09 Jan, 2015

Lam promises more from confident Connacht

Connacht coach Pat Lam believes there is much more to come from his young squad after celebrating the New Year with a solid victory over Munster at the Galway Sportsground.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Sparkling Connacht stars pose questions for Munster fans

Stunned Munster supporters watching their side forfeit a 13 point lead and eventually lose 24-16 to the hosts departed the Galway Sportsground on Thursday night wondering how Connacht were able to draft in such influential players as All Black legend Mils Muliaina and another Kiwi, Bundee Aki, while their own side have to settle for virtual unknowns from the Southern Hemisphere.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Connacht charge blows Munster away

Connacht 24 Munster 16

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

Lam adamant Henshaw is going nowhere

Robbie Henshaw: The heir apparent to Brian O’Driscoll on the Irish team was inspirational for his native province against Munster in Galway last night.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

Keatley going back to his roots

A player who recently landed two difficult kicks to ensure his side acrucial bonus point in the European Champions Cup and then played an outstanding part in victory over arch rivals Leinster in the Guinness Pro 12 should have few fears of taking on Connacht at the Galway Sportsground.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2014

Munster face D-Day at Sarries

The outcome of the lunchtime clash with last year’s beaten finalists Saracens on their all-weather pitch on Saturday, January 17 will decided Munster’s fate in the European Champions Cup.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Connacht stay in race for last eight

European Challenge Cup Pool 2: Connacht 42 Bayonne 19

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Connacht make one enforced change

Pat Lam is keeping faith with the Connacht side that overcame Scarlets last weekend when European action resumes this evening at the Galway Sportsground (5pm).

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Connacht boss Lam ready to unleash All Black star Muliaina

Connacht’s first All Black, Mils Muliaina, makes his debut for the province tonight when Connacht host Zebre at the Galway Sportsground (7.35pm).

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Lam happy to tick bonus box

Connacht Rugby 48 La Rochelle 12

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Lam happy to tick bonus box

Connacht Rugby 48 La Rochelle 12

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Munster to host Leinster in Thomond on St Stephen’s Day

Munster rugby fans will hardly have had time to digest their Christmas dinner when they will be heading to Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day for the Guinness Pro 12 fixture that captures their attention more than any other – the visit of arch rivals Leinster to their famous Limerick headquarters.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2014

Lam all smiles as Connacht win again

Connacht 38 Treviso 6

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Connacht braced for Toulouse backlash

HEINEKEN CUP POOL THREE:

Sat, 14 Dec, 2013

Flu outbreak wreaks havoc at Connacht

HEINEKEN CUP POOL THREE:

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Battered and bruised Connacht braced for backlash

Already battered and bruised from Sunday’s exertions in Toulouse, Connacht will be without Michael Swift for the return leg on Saturday in the Galway Sportsground.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2013

Healy staying with Connacht

Connacht winger Matt Healy has signed a new two-year contract extension with the province, keeping him at the Galway Sportsground until at least the summer of 2016.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2013

Injury-hit Connacht up against it for Ospreys’ visit

It does not get any easier for Connacht as the Ospreys, one of only two unbeaten teams this season, are the visitors to the Galway Sportsground for this evening’s Pro 12 fixture.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Anscombe happy as Ulster up and running

Connacht 7 Ulster 18

Mon, 23 Sep, 2013

Lam gets the ball rolling ahead of new season

Connacht coach Pat Lam has provided each of his players with a rugby ball in an attempt to improve the overall skill levels within the squad.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2013

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