#Connacht Rugby

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S Ronan O'Gara: Where rivals have options, we have age-old old-age questions
Irish rugby needs new dreams and inspiration. It needs a new version of itself. We’ve done the No 1-ranked thing. We’ve failed dismally and consistently when it matters. Staleness is an unavoidable consequence of sameness

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Dan Sheehan 31/10/2025
Dan Sheehan: 'The reality is it doesn't matter. Both teams are full of world-class players'
As Ireland and New Zealand prepare to go head-to-head tomorrow Dan Sheehan is not worried about Ireland's lack of game time leading into the clash

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

New Zealand perform the haka 16/7/2022
S Mick Cleary: Five reasons why the All Blacks fixture is still rugby’s draw card
It still does it for me even though there are many who find that the pre-match ritual has become overblown and unnecessary. Ignore them. They are just making a song and dance about a song and dance.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Ireland Rugby Media Conference
'We've got to embrace this' - Andy Farrell sees All Blacks challenge as a privilege
Scott Robertson had made his own deliberations. There was no room for Leinster-bound Rieko Ioane but out-half Beauden Barrett was one of three changes to the starters. He’d noted Ireland’s moves too.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland take on New Zealand, Breeders' Cup and Club Championship
Your sport on TV this week: Ireland take on New Zealand, Breeders' Cup and Club Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV as Ireland and New Zealand go head-to-head in Soldier Field, the Breeders' Cup takes place and the club championships continues - all  you need to know here. 

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne: I’d say Connacht are scratching their heads how they let Tom Farrell go
On Wednesday Munster announced Farrell had signed a new deal keeping him in Limerick until at least 2028.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Mack Hansen is tackled 17/10/2025
Connacht fall short against Bulls despite return of three Lions
Sean Naughton got two attempts at a game-winning conversion but couldn't slot the ball between the posts

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Sportsguide: Leinster v Munster, Premier League and club championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport this weekend with the first interpro of the URC season when Munster travel to Leinster, the Premier League is back and the club championship continues - all you need to know here.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Leinster v Munster, club championships and Women's FAI Cup final
Your sport on TV this week: Leinster v Munster, club championships and Women's FAI Cup final
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with Leinster and Munster going head-to-head in GAA HQ, the club championships around the country continue and the Women's FAI Cup final - all you need to know here.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Cardiff Rugby v Connacht - United Rugby Championship
Stuart Lancaster: 'We lacked sharpness everywhere really to be honest'
It was a poor contest. Connacht, bidding for their sixth successive win over Cardiff in the league and Europe, hit the front with a penalty from Cathal Forde after eleven minutes but didn’t score again until the clock was in the red at the end of the game.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Edinburgh, Ireland face Portugal and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Edinburgh, Ireland face Portugal and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with round three of the URC, Ireland travelling to Lisbon to face Portugal in the World Cup qualifiers and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Connacht v Scarlets - United Rugby Championship
Connacht's URC clash against Scarlets postponed following travel disruptions due to Storm Amy
The game will be postponed to a later date which will be announced in due course when the URC speaks with the clubs and broadcasters about pencilling in the rescheduled fixture.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Jordan Duggan and Cian Prendergast 8/4/2025
'There's a huge amount of excitement': foundations in place for Connacht to improve
Stuart Lancaster has instilled a belief within his squad that they are better than the results they produced in 2024-25.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Stuart Lancaster speaks to the team after the game 5/9/2025
Stuart Lancaster demands Connacht hit the ground running
The former England and Leinster coach has set twin targets of qualifying for the knockout stages of the URC as well as having a right crack at winning the European Challenge Cup for the first time

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Eve Higgins after the match 7/9/2025
Ireland undaunted by Black Ferns loss ahead of World Cup quarter-final
France haven’t lost to Ireland since 2017 and they will have seen plenty in how the world champions defanged their next opponents that can be used or tweaked for their own devices before the teams meet again at the weekend.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Ireland Women's Rugby Media Conference and Training Session
Maeve Óg O'Leary returns to Munster's starting XV for Connacht clash
Leinster will take on Ulster with Molly Byrne captaining the side for the summer clashes.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Owen Farrell 12/7/2025
S Ronan O'Gara: Are Lions rolling the dice going without Owen Farrell?
Head coaches make big decisions. They call it. When I've wanted a certain player in the 23, and the assistants have said ‘god, No’, I take it on board. ‘I hear ya, but I’m still going with this’

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Jack Aungier and Finlay Bealham 15/1/2024
Connacht's Jack Aungier called into Paul O'Connell's Ireland squad
Aungier replaces fellow Connacht teammate Finlay Bealham who has been called to the Lions Tour.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Finlay Bealham 23/9/2024
Connacht's Finlay Bealham called into the British and Irish Lions squad 
Bealham's Connacht teammate Jack Aungier has been called up to Paul O'Connell's Ireland squad as his replacement.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Stuart Lancaster 10/1/2025
Connacht confirm Stuart Lancaster as new head coach
The former England head coach has signed a two-year deal. 

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Munster v Connacht - United Rugby Championship
Former All-Ireland winning S&C Coach the latest to depart Connacht Rugby
It is understood that Mikey Kiely is set to vacate the role having joined the province in 2022.

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Devine, Treacy and West sign first professional contracts with Connacht
Devine, Treacy and West sign first professional contracts with Connacht
Exclusively announced during the Connacht Rugby Awards on Saturday night, the trio have come up through the Academy pathway system and now move into the pro team setup.

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Ireland v France - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship
Thursday night clash for Six Nations opener with reigning champions France hosting Ireland
Ireland will take on Italy, Wales and Scotland at home while making trips to France and England. 

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Cian Prendergast after scoring a try with Dave Heffernan and Ben Murphy 17/5/2025
Connacht end six game losing run with hard fought win over Zebre
It was their first win in six URC games sees them finish 13th in the table, nine points off the qualification places with just six wins from 18 league games.

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Limerick v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Sportsguide: All Ireland SFC, Munster SHC and PGA Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the start of the All Ireland SFC, the Munster SHC continues and the second major of the year with the PGA Championship in Quail Hollow - all you need to know about sport on this weekend.

Sat, 17 May, 2025

James Ryan 12/5/2025
Leinster and Connacht ring changes for final URC round clashes
Leinster make nine changes with James Ryan returning to the starting XV for their game with Glasgow Warriors with Connacht making four changes for their away clash to Zebre.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland SFC, FA Cup final and PGA Championship
Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland SFC, FA Cup final and PGA Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC series kicking off, the men's and women's FA Cup finals and the PGA Championship - all you need to know about sport on TV this weekend.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Pete Wilkins 26/1/2025
Former Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins joins Benetton as attack coach
Wilkins will join the Italian side for their preseason in July and will direct the operations of the Lions attack. 

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Bundee Aki 5/5/2025
150th cap for Bundee Aki as Connacht make 10 changes for must win clash against Edinburgh
Edinburgh hold an edge in this fixture with 20 wins from 37 meetings which includes 15 Connacht triumphs and two draws.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Ulster, Leinster and Ulster SFC finals
Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Ulster, Leinster and Ulster SFC finals
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with Munster taking on Ulster in the URC, Louth and Meath go head-to-head in the Leinster SFC final and its a repeat of the 2024 Ulster final when Donegal and Armagh face off again - all you need to know here.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Leinster Rugby Squad Training
Ciarán Frawley set for 100th Leinster cap as Leo Cullen names team to face Zebre Parma
Elsewhere, Connacht have named their team for Saturday’s URC meeting with Edinburgh Rugby at Dexcom Stadium (kick off is at 3pm).

Fri, 09 May, 2025

British & Irish Lions Squad and Captain Announcement
Andy Farrell names a record 15 Irish players in Lions touring squad
There were 14 names back in 2009 but four played no part due to injury and suspension while one not named was drafted in mid-tour.

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Jack Carty 5/5/2025
Carty pens contract extension, Hansen ruled out for five weeks with ankle injury
Bundee Aki (heel), Caolin Blade (ankle) and Denis Buckley (quad) are all available for selection having missed the trip to South Africa while long term absentee Sean O'Brien is back following his hamstring injury. 

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Clontarf players celebrate with supporters 27/4/2025
S Duncan Casey: Provinces might be struggling in URC but club rugby is going from strength to strength
If you ask those at the coal face, the verdict is pretty unanimous: the standard of the AIL is the highest it has ever been.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Emirates Lions v Connacht - United Rugby Championship
Connacht skipper Prendergast vows to fight to the end after disappointing loss
“We'll always battle for each other, we'll always battle for the coaching group that's here with us and look, it's just disappointing."

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Hugh Gavin is tackled by Renzo Du Plessis 26/4/2025
Connacht tamed by Lions as top eight finish sliding out of reach
Connacht will be concerned over injuries picked up by Sean Jansen and Colm Reilly. 

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Amee-Leigh Costigan 26/4/2025
Late heartbreak for Ireland as Scotland steal in at the death 
Scott Bemand's injury-hit side finish in third place but end on a losing note as Francesca McGhie's late score settles it

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League - Anfield
Sportsguide: Liverpool v Tottenham, hurling and football championship and Women's Six Nations
It is another action packed weekend of sport as Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy, the hurling and football championships continue and the Women's Guinness Six Nations - all you need to know here. 

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Clare v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Sportsguide: Munster hurling championship, football championship and URC
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the start of the Munster SHC, the football championship and the return of the URC - all you need to know about sport on this weekend. 

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster SHC kicks off, Ireland take on France and football championship
Your sport on TV this week: Munster SHC kicks off, Ireland take on France and football championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the Munster SHC kicking off this weekend, Ireland hoping to bounce back in the Guinness Women's Six Nations and the provincial football championships are entering the business end - all you need to know about live sport on TV this weekend.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Pete Wilkins 26/1/2025
Connacht confirm Pete Wilkins steps down as head coach with immediate effect
"In doing so, the club and I agree it gives our players, staff and supporters clarity for the remainder of the season, and myself the opportunity to focus on returning to full health before my next coaching challenge."

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

The Ireland team huddle 8/8/2023
Changes to IRFU funding model will see Provinces pay 40% of central contracted players wages
With the funds generated from the change will be invested in the Player Pathways of Connacht, Munster and Ulster which will be overseen by IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Maxime Baudonne 12/4/2025
Rampant Racing 92 pack shatter Connacht's Challenge Cup dream
Connacht were 21-5 in front but failed to build on early dominance

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Cian Prendergast during the warm-up 17/1/2025
Captain Cian Prendergast returns as Connacht make five change for Racing challenge
Connacht have played more games in Europe’s second tier competition than any other side but three semi-final appearances is as far as they have gone.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

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