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Zebre stun sloppy Connacht to claim historic victory

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Zebre stun sloppy Connacht to claim historic victory

Zebre won for the first time on Irish soil as Michael Bradley masterminded a 19-11 PRO14 victory over his former side Connacht at the Sportsground.

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

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

'It was just turned down by the IRFU because he is a foreigner. Mitch was going to cost nothing'

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'It was just turned down by the IRFU because he is a foreigner. Mitch was going to cost nothing'

Bundee Aki out to ruin Wasps’ party

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Bundee Aki out to ruin Wasps’ party

Where there’s life there’s hope for Connacht

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Where there’s life there’s hope for Connacht

AIL round-up: Students top of the class after Halloween heroics

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AIL round-up: Students top of the class after Halloween heroics

Pat Lam predicts Pro12 sides will cause Champions Cup shocks

Pat Lam predicts Pro12 sides will cause Champions Cup shocks

The Pro12 teams will hit the ground running in the Champions Cup, according to Connacht coach Pat Lam.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Pat Lam bitterly disappointed after shock loss

Pat Lam bitterly disappointed after shock loss

Treviso 22 Connacht 21: In a season of highs, this was certainly one of the lowest, top of the table against the bottom. The desperation and pride of Treviso to hold on to the Italian’s Champions Cup spot proved enough to grab an injury-time win against a Connacht outfit that lacked its normal finishing prowess, and was murdered in the scrum.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Connacht on the verge of semi-final spot

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

Pat Lam: Connacht will learn from mistakes

Pat Lam: Connacht will learn from mistakes

Pat Lam has urged his young players to learn from the mistakes that cost them so dearly in Grenoble last weekend and has told his players that they could do worse than look towards Munster, their opponents this Saturday in Galway, for inspiration.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Peter Robb 7/12/2015

Pat Lam urges Connacht to seize European opportunity

Connacht’s long-cherished hopes of a first ever trophy will be on the line when they face Grenoble on Saturday.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

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

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

And so the saga has come to an end.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Robbie Henshaw starts for Connacht in final Challenge Cup pool game

Robbie Henshaw starts for Connacht in final Challenge Cup pool game

All four Connacht players named in the Ireland Six Nations squad this week are included for the match at the Sportsground on Saturday.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2016

Brive v Connacht - European Rugby Challenge Cup Pool 1 Round 5

Pat Lam laments ‘worst’ Connacht display

Brive 21 Connacht 18: Connacht’s European hopes hang in the balance after what coach Pat Lam termed as “probably their worst game” this season.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Connacht face crucial Brive test

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

Peter Robb 7/12/2015

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 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

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

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

Connacht bolster squad as they hand senior contracts to academy trio

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

Connacht count cost of injuries after beating Brive

Connacht count cost of injuries after beating Brive

Connacht 21 Brive 17: Connacht remain top of their European pool but have been left counting the cost of injuries ahead of their meeting with Munster on Saturday, having taken a heavy hit on personnel during their victory over French visitors Brive in the Sportsground on Saturday.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Pat Lam: Glasgow Warriors ‘the Toulon of Pro12’

Pat Lam: Glasgow Warriors ‘the Toulon of Pro12’

Connacht coach Pat Lam has described tonight’s Guinness Pro12 opponents, Glasgow Warriors, as “the Toulon of our competition”.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

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

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

Impressive Munster A overpower Eagles

Munster A 33 Connacht Eagles 13: Munster A showed flashes of brilliance during their comprehensive win over the Connacht Eagles at Thomond Park yesterday.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2015