Person: Ronan Loughney

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Connacht’s McCartney to hang up boots

Another member of Connacht’s victorious PRO12 squad is set to retire with hooker Tom McCartney about to bring the curtain down on six years at the Sportsground.

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Family ties won’t bind Finlay Bealham in Ulster battle

Connacht prop Finlay Bealham is hoping to depart Kingspan Stadium with a first win and leave his Ulster family upset after the first inter-pro derby of the season this Friday in Belfast.

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Connacht will see shift in personnel for start of Kieran Keane era

Connacht may have managed to hold on to most of their frontline players for next season but there will be a significant shift in personnel at the Sportsground for the start of the Kieran Keane era.

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Dreams can come true, says Connacht’s captain fantastic

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Pat Lam’s decision did not influence John Muldoon to play on

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Nathan White joins Pat Lam ticket as Connacht lick their wounds

Ronan Loughney wants quick fix for Connacht

Connacht prop Ronan Loughney deflected any accusations of complacency after the PRO12 champions fell to a six-try defeat as they launched the defence of their crown last weekend against Glasgow Warriors.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Ronan Loughney married to the cause of Connacht ahead of Pro12 semi-final

Long-serving Connacht player Ronan Loughney is relishing life’s big occasions, and he has two to relish in the next three weeks.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Connacht must go to the well again, insists Pat Lam

Connacht coach Pat Lam is preparing his players for the fight of their lives when they host Glasgow in the biggest game in the province’s history on Saturday.

Wed, 18 May, 2016

Indomitable Connacht ready to achieve the impossible dream

They beat the Warriors, but can they repeat the dose when Glasgow return to the Sportsground on Saturday week?

Wed, 11 May, 2016

Connacht on the verge of semi-final spot

Connacht need only one point from this evening’s PRO12 fixture in Italy to guarantee a semi-final spot. But coach Pat Lam will want more, such is the expectation on Connacht to deliver a bonus-point winning performance.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2016

Ireland skipper Rory Best leads players’ awards shortlist

Ireland captain Rory Best and fellow internationals Robbie Henshaw, Jack McGrath, and CJ Stander have been nominated by their fellow professionals for this year’s Zurich Irish Rugby Players’ Awards.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Connacht must be wary of in-form centre Chris Farrell

Former Ulster centre Chris Farrell could cause Connacht untold trouble on Saturday night if he continues to build on the superb form he showed in winning 10 Irish U20 caps.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Connacht face crucial Brive test

Connacht’s European campaign becomes a lot more serious today when they face Brive in a must-win Challenge Cup fixture in France tonight.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

Scarlets v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 12

TMO controversy helps extend Connacht slump

Scarlets 21 Connacht 19: Scarlets returned to the top of the Pro12 table when controversial refereeing decisions once again played their part in Connacht’s narrow defeat at Parc y Scarlets yesterday.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

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

Depleted Connacht can seal Challenge Cup passage

Connacht’s injury plague means Pat Lam’s squad face Newcastle tomorrow with a reduced squad of 22. 

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Pat Lam plea to bolster Connacht squad rejected

European rugby’s governing body has turned down an appeal from Connacht’s Pat Lam to add two extra backs to his injury-torn squad ahead of Sunday’s return visit to Newcastle.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Landmark night for Connacht Rugby talisman John Muldoon

John Muldoon becomes the first player to make 200 appearances in the Guinness Pro12 when he leads Connacht against Cardiff at Arms Park this evening (7.05pm).

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Robbie Henshaw faces long spell on sidelines

Connacht’s star player Robbie Henshaw will be out of action for up to six weeks with a fractured hand.

Tue, 01 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

Pat Lam: Mils Muliaina delivered for Connacht rugby

Connacht’s biggest signing Mils Muliaina is leaving the province at the end of the season to take up a new contract in Italy.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015

Mils Muliaina leads Connacht’s final push for quarter-finals

European Challenge Cup Pool 2

Sat, 24 Jan, 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

Connacht name side to face Edinburgh in PRO12

Connacht welcome Edinburgh to the Sportsground on Friday night and head coach Pat Lam has made just one change from the side that beat Munster on New Year’s Day.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Roux to stay at Connacht until end of season at least

Connacht coach Pat Lam has confirmed that lock Quinn Roux will remain on loan with Connacht until at least the end of the 2014/15 season.

Tue, 06 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

Loughney a doubt for Connacht clash with Munster

Ronan Loughney remains a doubt for Connacht's sold-out meeting with Munster on New Year's Day.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2014

Ireland duo back for Connacht

Ireland internationals Kieran Marmion and Rodney Ah You have returned to the Connacht squad for match day squad for the PRO12 Round 9 clash with Scarlets tomorrow night (kick off 7:30pm).

Fri, 28 Nov, 2014

Mazda goes on tour

Mazda Ireland, official car partner to Connacht Rugby has launched its official ‘Mazda Rugby Roadshow’.

Sat, 22 Nov, 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

All-Black Muliana starts for Connacht

Mils Muliaina, who has 100 New Zealand caps, will make his Connacht debut in the Showgrounds tomorrow night, in the province’s PRO12 clash with Zebre.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2014

Kiwi Aki poised for Connacht debut

Connacht coach Pat Lam is set to unleash the first of his three New Zealand signings tomorrow night in Swansea as they bid to win at the Liberty Stadium for the first time.

Thu, 30 Oct, 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

Connacht record emphatic win in Europe

Connacht battered La Rochelle in tonight's European Challenge Cup game at the Sportsground in Galway.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

All new front row for Connacht

Pat Lam has made five changes to the Connacht side that

drew with Cardiff Blues last weekend in Galway.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

Connacht make eight changes ahead of Cardiff game

Coach Pat Lam has made eight changes to his side ahead of their match against Cardiff Blues in Galway on Friday.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2014

Henshaw to reach half-century against Glasgow

Robbie Henshaw will make his 50th appearance for Connacht when he starts for them against Glasgow Warriors on Friday night.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2014

Leinster and Connacht sides named for PRO12 derby

Leinster and Connacht have both named strong sides for their PRO12 clash in Galway on Friday night.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Boost for Connacht as skipper Muldoon set to face Dragons

Connacht have been boosted by the availability of their skipper John Muldoon ahead of their opening Guinness Pro12 game of the season against Dragons on Saturday.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2014

O’Mahony, Toner and Trimble shortlisted for IRUPA award

Injured Munster skipper Peter O’Mahony, Leinster lock Devin Toner and Ulster winger Andrew Trimble have been nominated for the Hibernia College IRUPA Player of the Year Award.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2014

Connacht braced for backlash as Reds seek boost

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 19 Apr, 2014

All change for Connacht ahead of Munster clash

After putting out an unchanged sidefor the last four games, Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made a host of changes to the team to face Munster in tomorrow's interpro at the Sportsground, (kick off 6:15pm).

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Connacht unchanged for Ulster game

Head Coach Pat Lam has named an unchanged Connacht side for the fourth game in a row with the team traveling to take on Ulster tomorrow night at Ravenhill, kick off 7:05pm.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

Connacht fightback just fails

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Lam looks up as Connacht do enough

Connacht 11 Edinburgh 7

Mon, 17 Feb, 2014

Connacht claim victory to rise from bottom slot

Connacht claimed a precious 11-7 home win over Edinburgh as they lifted themselves off the bottom of the RaboDirect PRO12 table.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2014

McSharry back for Westerners

The Connacht team to face Edinburgh at the Sportsground at 5pm tomorrow has been named.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

Lam tries out new outhalf for Connacht's clash with Glasgow

The Connacht team to face Glasgow Warriors in Sunday's round 13 RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Scotstoun Stadium (KO: 2pm) has been named.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Marmion keen to test himself against best

Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion is one of several young players looking to prove a point against his more illustrious Leinster opponents in tonight’s Sportsground fixture.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2014

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