Connacht begin huge Sportsground development with new pitch and floodlights

A full excavation of the pitch is now underway to allow the laying of a new state-of-the-art surface ahead of the 2022/23 season.

21 May 2022; John Porch of Connacht scores his sides forth try of the game during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Zebre Parma at The Sportsground in Galway. Photo by George Tewkesbury/Sportsfile

Connacht Rugby have announced that phase 1 of the redevelopment of the Sportsground is underway. 

The redevelopment will see a new playing surface and new floodlights installed, while it will also include the build of a new high-performance unit and additional stands at the Sportsground.