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<p>LACKED SHARPNESS: Stuart Lancaster said that the postponement of their home clash with Scarlets had an impact as they fell to their first defeat of the season when they went down to Cardiff at the Arms Park. Picture: Kian Abdullah/Sportsfile</p>

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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.

<p>TV GUIDE: 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.</p>

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Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Edinburgh, Ireland face Portugal and Premier League

<p>POSTPONED: Connacht's round two URC clash against Scarlets due to be played at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (1.45pm) has been postponed following major travel disruptions for the Welsh side. Picture: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile</p>

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Connacht's URC clash against Scarlets postponed following travel disruptions due to Storm Amy

Jordan Duggan and Cian Prendergast 8/4/2025

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'There's a huge amount of excitement': foundations in place for Connacht to improve

Stuart Lancaster speaks to the team after the game 5/9/2025

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Stuart Lancaster demands Connacht hit the ground running

Eve Higgins after the match 7/9/2025

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Ireland undaunted by Black Ferns loss ahead of World Cup quarter-final

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

Cian Prendergast 8/4/2025

Cian Prendergast returns as Connacht make five changes for Challenge Cup quarter-final against Racing 92

Joe Joyce, Denis Buckley, Ben Murphy and Shane Jennings join Prendergast in coming into the starting XV.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Bordeaux Bègles, The Masters and Super League finals

Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Bordeaux Bègles, The Masters and Super League finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the Champions Cup quarter-finals, The Masters at Augusta and the basketball Super League finals - all you need to know here.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Italy v Ireland - Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship

Ireland make three changes for Women's Six Nations clash with England

Ireland will take on England on Saturday at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Nika Amashukeli takes the matchball from the DHL Plinth 5/4/2025

Nika Amashukeli will take charge of Munster clash with Bordeaux

Ireland’s Andrew Brace has been handed control of the Ospreys v Lyon Challenge Cup quarter in Swansea.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Mack Hansen speaks to media after the match 5/4/2025

Hurling legend Joe Connolly inspires Connacht

Cullie Tucker, who has stepped up to take charge in the absence of head coach Pete Wilkins, confirmed that the target had been set but, understandably, was a bit more measured and wants the focus on next Saturday’s quarter-final against Racing 92 in Galway.

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Mack Hansen is presented with the Player of the Match award 5/4/2025

'We are ready to win this' says Mack Hansen after Connacht defeat Cardiff in Challenge Cup

The Irish international led from the front as they saw off Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium and he firmly believes they can go all the way.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Mark Sexton and Colm Tucker 1/4/2025

Cullie Tucker: 'It’s knock-out rugby and we’re at home, which is a massive advantage'

Cardiff became the 50th team that Connacht have played in the Challenge Cup, a competition where they have played more games than any other team in Europe.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

Sportsguide: Cork take on Tipp, Munster travel to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle

Another action packed weekend of sport this weekend from the Allianz NHL finals to the return of the Champions Cup - all you need to know here.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Tipperary, Grand National and start of the Championship

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Tipperary, Grand National and start of the Championship

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with Cork facing Tipp for the first time since 1960 in the NHL final, the big race of the weekend is the Grand National while the football championship kicks off on the new platform GAA+ - all you need to know here.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Cian Prendergast 1/4/2025

Cian Prendergast following return to play protocols while Bolton and Murphy return to full training

Shayne Bolton (foot) and Ben Murphy (finger) have returned to full training following their respective injuries.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Dave Heffernan 29/3/2025

Connacht have 'to turn the page' after Munster loss for Challenge Cup knock-out against Cardiff

“We know the importance of the game and the magnitude of it. It’s a long, long way away but there’s silverware there at the end of it so it’s massive and we have to turn the page on the URC for the next two weeks and hopefully have a right crack at the Challenge Cup.”

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Connacht v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Fourteen-man Munster survive late Connacht rally to secure vital bonus-point victory in Castlebar

Munster and Ireland half-back pair Craig Casey and man of the match Jack Crowley were superb throughout for the visitors.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Munster Rugby Squad Training

Craig Casey starts as Munster welcome internationals back for Connacht clash

For Connacht, Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham, Mack Hansen and Cian Prendergast all return from international duty to the starting XV.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Cian Prendergast during the warm-up 17/1/2025

Cian Prendergast puts Six Nations disappointment behind him

He knows this sellout at the home of Mayo GAA in Castlebar is a special occasion in Connacht’s history and that there’s pressure on them to deliver.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Kerry take on Mayo, Connacht face Munster and Ireland head to Italy

Your sport on TV this week: Kerry take on Mayo, Connacht face Munster and Ireland head to Italy

It's another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the Test in the West between Connacht and Munster, Kerry and Mayo playing for Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh and Ireland take on Italy in the Women's Six Nations.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025