Organisation: Connacht Academy

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Ireland scrum-half Kieran Marmion signs new contract with Connacht

Kieran Marmion has signed a new deal with Connacht, the province has announced.

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Ireland battle to keep slim cup semi-final hopes alive

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Connacht’s Kieran Marmion signs two-year contract extension

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Jack Dineen is finding his way back to the main road

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

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AIL review: Old Belvedere edge way to summit after rivals lose

AIL review: Pack power ensures Lansdowne are the early pacesetters

A second successive bonus point win has moved Lansdowne three points clear at the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1A, while St. Mary’s College, UCD and Garryowen all bounced back with their opening victories of the campaign on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Pat Lam: We did all we could to keep Robbie Henshaw

And so the saga has come to an end.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Connacht Academy's Sean O’Brien and Peter Robb secure senior contracts

Connacht Academy players Sean O’Brien and Peter Robb have secured senior contracts with the province.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016

Connacht bolster squad as they hand senior contracts to academy trio

Connacht have swooped to secure the signings of three of their talented youngsters, open side James Connolly, hooker Shane Delahunt and centre Rory Parata.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Galwegians celebrate with famous win over mighty Cork Con

Galwegians 12 Cork Constitution 11: Galwegians celebrated a return to Ireland’s top flight on Saturday with a narrow victory over Cork Constitution on the opening weekend of the Ulster Bank League.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Ulster Bank League previews

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Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Connacht confirm new deals for half backs

Connacht announced new deals for half backs Jack Carty, Caolin Blade and John Cooney today.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

Only four from Munster included in Nigel Carolan’s Irish U20 squad

More misery for Munster with the selection of just four of their players on Nigel Carolan’s expanded Ireland squad of 30 for the U20 Six Nations.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Young gun Carty stakes claim for run out against Zebre

THE latest young gun to burst on the scene in Connacht can’t wait to see some more action but Jack Carty knows there is stiff competition for the No.10 shirt.

Thu, 09 Jan, 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

Masterson to debut for Connacht

Pat Lam has handed Eoghan Masterson his first cap in his team to face the Scarlets tomorrow at the Sportsground (KO: 5pm).

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013

Naoupu among four contract extensions agreed at Connacht

Connacht Rugby has today confirmed the contract extensions for George Naoupu, Jason Harris-Wright, Mick Kearney and Eoin McKeon.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2013

Elwood shuffles his deck ahead of Edinburgh visit

Connacht head coach Eric Elwood has made three personnel changes up front for Saturday’s RaboDirect PRO 12 meeting with Edinburgh at the Sportsground (5pm).

Fri, 30 Nov, 2012

Boost for Connacht as Buckley signs contract extension

Connacht Rugby have strengthened their long term front row options with the news that prop Denis Buckley has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2015.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

Teenager to make first competitive start for Connacht

Darragh Leader, 19, will earn his first competitive start for Connacht in tomorrow afternoon’s meeting with defending RaboDirect PRO12 champions the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium (2.30pm).

Fri, 26 Oct, 2012

Talented club players given chance to shine at Connacht

Three talented All Ireland League players have been given the opportunity to display their talents at Connacht Rugby after being awarded development contracts with the province.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2012

Elwood puts faith in academy players for Scarlets trip

Eric Elwood has included three academy players in Connacht’s match day squad to face the Scarlets this Friday at Parc y Scarlets (7.30pm).

Thu, 01 Mar, 2012

Buckley and Murphy the only changes for Connacht

Connacht Academy prop Denis Buckley will make his first competitive start for the province when they face Edinburgh at the Sportsground tomorrow night (7.30pm).

Thu, 23 Feb, 2012

O'Halloran and Swift commit to Connacht

Tiernan O'Halloran and Michael Swift have committed their futures to Connacht, with both signing two-year contract extensions.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2012

Connacht sign-up Quins scrumhalf

Connacht Rugby have continued their recruitment drive for next season by securing the services of Harlequins scrum-half David Moore for next season.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011

Matthews injury blow for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his team for Friday night’s Magners League game against Cardiff Blues, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011

Elwood names side for Blues tie

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has today announced his side for Friday night’s Magners League match against the Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground, kick-off 7.45pm.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2011

Connacht name side for Italian job

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for tomorrow's Amlin Challenge Cup game with Cavalieri Prato at the Sportsgrounds, kick-off 6pm.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2011

Connacht draw short straw again in bid to end losing streak

CONNACHT bid to end their worst losing run since the game went professional over a decade and a half ago when they take on the Dragons at Rodney Parade this evening. (7.35pm).

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

Connacht squeeze past Samoa

CONNACHT’S young guns denied Manu Samoa a first win on their Northern Hemisphere tour at the Galway Sportsground last evening.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2010

Cronin rested for Connacht

Connacht will have to make do without their in-form hooker Sean Cronin for their Magners’ League visit to Cardiff Blues tomorrow night (7.05pm).

Wed, 29 Sep, 2010

Murphy in line for Magners League debut

Connacht Academy graduate Dermot Murphy could be in line for his first competitive appearance in the Magners League away date at Cardiff Blues on Thursday night.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2010

Cautious Elwood priming Connacht for Scarlets backlash

CONNACHT head coach Eric Elwood is expecting the Scarlets to be smarting tomorrow after an opening-day Magners League loss against Benetton Treviso last weekend.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2010

Sale star Ormsby a doubt for Reds tie

SALE Sharks second row Kristian Ormsby is a doubt for his Sunday’s Heineken Cup clash with Munster at Edgeley Park.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2008

O'Donovan appointed Ireland A assistant coach

Former Ireland forwards coach Niall O'Donovan has been appointed as assistant coach of the Ireland A side, working with head coach Michael Bradley and manager Joey Miles.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2008

Connacht secure deal with Permanent TSB

Connacht Rugby has received a significant boost with the announcement Permanent-TSB are coming on board as main sponsors of the province's Academy.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2007

Strudwick to debut for Connacht A side

New signing Ryan Strudwick will make his debut in the green jersey of Connacht by playing for the A side against Ulster A at Enniskillen on Tuesday.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2006

Riordan on bench

Daniel Riordan has been called onto the Connacht bench for James Downey, who has a rib injury, for tonight's Celtic League meeting at The Ospreys.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2005