Connacht's 2016 day in the sun 'a celebration' that began long before kick-off
The western province were magnificent in Murrayfield.
The western province were magnificent in Murrayfield.
Tomo Culhane, Jonathan McGrath, Ryan and Cian Monahan netted one apiece as the Tribe comfortably saw off Roscommon.
The recently-capped international returned to Connacht colours in style.
Kilkerrin-Clonberne look to exact sweet, sweet revenge on the holders in this weekend’s Connacht decider.
Tries from Tom Farrell, Cian Kelleher and Niyi Adeolokun gave Connacht their second win of the season.
The retiring captain even kicked a conversion in a record Connacht win over their rivals to the east.
The Connacht captain will play his last game for his province this weekend before taking up a coaching role in Bristol.
The brilliant guard sprained his MCL after returning from an ankle knock.
The brilliant fullback was linked with moves outside his home province that, in theory, might have improved his chance of challenging for Ireland honours.
The Kiwi also had words of consolation for Tiernan O’Halloran after his omission.
Darragh Leader’s try and brilliant conversion in the second half looked set to give Connacht a hard-fought win until Willis Halaholo popped up.
Tiernan O’Halloran returned from Ireland camp just in time to replace the centre.
The Mayo champions were too good for Tourlestrane of Sligo at Markievicz Park this afternoon.
Dave Robertson’s side edge past the Tribesman at the Showgrounds.
Dubliner Adam Leavy has also take up residence in Galway.
Two tries from Michael O’Neill were not enough to tip the balance Garbally’s way.
The Connacht head coach has lended his voice to helped Galway United prepare for the new campaign.
Liam Williams is back for the league-leading Scarlets’ trip to Galway.
All aboard. This is Connacht’s last stop before the 12,000 KM round trip to Krasnoyarsk.
An absolutely brilliant goal from the Mayo forward.
Pat Lam’s centre options for the opening month of the season have taken a hit.
The Connacht captain’s current contract ends at the end of the season, but he intends on signing a new one.
Aidan O’Shea was untouchable, claiming a hat-trick in the provincial decider rout.
There’s only so much rugby you can fit into a weekend. So here’s some bonus Monday footage.
The Kiwi openside has come through two extensive runs to recovery, so knows plenty about shoulder rehab.
After going 13 – 0 down early on, this try ignited the Sportsground.
Get yourself out of the house and into some of sport’s great rivalries.
Connacht had Leinster on the back foot in the first half in the RDS.
Pat Lam’s men stretched their unbeaten run in Galway to seven games.
It was the job of at least three men last season, but John Muldoon will do it all by himself this time around.
The ex-Connacht captain may be the wrong side of 30, but he’s still got what it takes to excel.
Ruane, who represented his province and Galwegians in the 1990s, will take over in the summer after 15 years in the banking sector.
Two Irish backs have got some new wheels, and they’re not afraid to show it.
The Mayo forward had barely left the field at Croke Park before honing in on his next visit.
We went minute-by-minute Mayo as set out to upset the odds.