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Connacht
Yesterday
4th December 2023
Ready to go
Connacht receive Bundee Aki boost
The 33-year-old has now fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
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2.9k
18 hours ago
Connacht
'I hope we’ll make a really big statement on Friday night'
Pete Wilkins looks ahead to
Connacht
’s Champions Cup opener after defeat to Leinster on Saturday.
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7.0k
Mon 7:15 AM
Last week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Reaction
'I thought we deserved it this evening' - Connacht boss Wilkins
The
Connacht
head coach was proud of his team’s efforts despite defeat in Galway.
14
6.1k
Sat 10:41 PM
Derby
Frawley's late try breaks Connacht hearts as Leinster win in Galway
The fullback crossed with the last play of the game.
16
15.8k
Sat 9:58 PM
Derby
Frawley's late try breaks Connacht hearts as Leinster win in Galway
The fullback crossed with the last play of the game.
51
8.9k
Sat 9:47 PM
Team news
Mack Hansen makes first appearance of season while Cian Healy is named on Leinster bench
Connacht
host Leinster at the Sportsground tomorrow night.
37
5.8k
Fri 12:26 PM
return of the mack
Connacht set to welcome back Hansen for Leinster clash
Bundee Aki will not be available for Saturday’s game at The Sportsground.
10
4.2k
Nov 28th 2023, 12:55 PM
Last month
November 2023
Match Report
Connacht drained by Highveld heat and altitude as Bulls run in seven tries
Pete Wilkins’ side came out on the wrong side of a high-scoring game at Loftus Versfeld.
10
4.2k
Nov 25th 2023, 5:11 PM
Team news
Irish-qualified Sean Jansen to debut for Connacht against Bulls
The number eight joined from Leicester Tigers over the summer.
5
8.8k
Nov 24th 2023, 12:39 PM
Mack Hansen
'He’s not just this messer who doesn’t care. He couldn’t be further from that'
Paul Boyle explains how Mack Hansen has been an important figure behind the scenes as the pair look to make their URC return.
0
5.0k
Nov 23rd 2023, 7:30 AM
by a nose
'We won little moments to stay in the fight' - Wilkins hails Connacht effort in Sharks win
Pete Wilkins says his side showed dogged resilience to keep a determined Sharks team at bay in Durban.
3
4.2k
Nov 19th 2023, 11:54 AM
Team news
Bealham returns to give Connacht new dimension for Sharks clash
Province have named their starting XV for Saturday’s URC game in Durban.
9
3.0k
Nov 17th 2023, 12:22 PM
team player
'If the sh*t hits the fan and one of the looseheads goes down... I wouldn’t mind doing it'
Connacht
’s Finlay Bealham ready to bounce back with province after Ireland’s World Cup campaign.
3
5.2k
Nov 14th 2023, 5:05 PM
First starts for McElroy and O'Brien as Connacht make eight changes for Edinburgh
Tom Daly and John Porch will make their first appearances of the new campaign at the Hive Stadium, while Edinburgh have 11 internationals in their 23.
3
4.3k
Nov 10th 2023, 12:45 PM
FREE
Podcast
Munster travel to Kingspan without Carbery and Snyman; Jackman's thoughts on Ulster at 10
Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman tee up the weekend’s action.
0
1.3k
Nov 10th 2023, 12:36 PM
interpro
Connacht rally from 17 points down to beat Ulster in Galway
Connacht
fought back with three tries to continue their winning start to the season.
8
13.7k
Nov 4th 2023, 10:06 PM
interpro
Connacht rally from 17 points down to beat Ulster in Galway
Connacht
fought back with three tries to continue their winning start to the season.
23
8.5k
Nov 4th 2023, 9:37 PM
interpro
Captain Carty returns for Connacht, while Reuben Crothers earns first Ulster start
Ireland U20s’ Grand Slam-winning captain in 2022, Crothers starts at openside for Ulster while Jake Flannery is given the nod at out-half.
13
5.0k
Nov 3rd 2023, 12:51 PM
next gen
URC: 4 rising Irish stars to watch this season
The provinces are getting to test their squad depth across the early rounds of the new season.
10
16.2k
Nov 3rd 2023, 7:00 AM
Influence
'Mark, like his brother, is a fiery character' - Connacht legend hails impact of coach Sexton
Tiernan O’Halloran says new assistant attack and skills coach has been a revelation since stepping up from academy.
1
6.0k
Nov 2nd 2023, 5:19 PM
October
October 2023
Committed
Finlay Bealham signs up for two more years with Connacht
Ireland international hailed as “world class operator” by province’s head coach, Pete Wilkins.
2
3.9k
Oct 31st 2023, 6:15 PM
United Rugby Championship
Connacht continue perfect start to URC season with victory over Glasgow
Connacht
were 34-26 winners against a Glasgow side which featured a host of Scotland’s World Cup squad.
16
8.7k
Oct 28th 2023, 5:20 PM
United Rugby Championship
Connacht continue perfect start to URC season with victory over Glasgow
Connacht
were 34-26 winners against a Glasgow side which featured a host of Scotland’s World Cup squad.
10
4.5k
Oct 28th 2023, 5:09 PM
URC
O'Halloran and Murray promoted to Connacht's starting line-up; O'Toole returns for Ulster
Alan O’Connor returns to captain Ulster against the Bulls.
13
5.8k
Updated
Oct 27th 2023, 1:22 PM
Update
Connacht lose Carty to injury, Irish internationals keen to return
Mack Hansen will be ready for action as soon as his three-week international break after the World Cup is over.
6
8.5k
Oct 23rd 2023, 6:59 PM
United Rugby Championship
Blade's first-half hat-trick gets Connacht's season off to a perfect start
Connacht
kicked off the new season with maximum points thanks to a 34-26 win against Ospreys.
15
3.9k
Oct 21st 2023, 5:12 PM
Round one
URC preview: New coaches, rising stars and departing icons
The new URC season gets underway this weekend.
8
4.5k
Oct 21st 2023, 7:00 AM
This year
2023
success
Munster carve out victory in pre-season clash with Connacht
Both head coaches used the clash to try out various permutations.
0
9.5k
Sep 22nd 2023, 8:18 PM
Here's Johnny
Ex-Irish rugby international O'Connor lands Galway hurling S&C role
Former
Connacht
Rugby S&C coach looking forward to ‘an opportunity to work with elite athletes in a different code’.
2
6.9k
Sep 19th 2023, 9:13 AM
the intern
'It's nice to apply the information that's in your head, even if I am missing out on a year of rugby'
Josh Murphy will spend 12 months furthering his career in medicine – and playing in the AIL – while ‘the train rolls on without him’ at
Connacht
.
1
8.1k
Aug 31st 2023, 6:15 AM
Get Well Soon
Cruel blow as Connacht's marquee signing Cordero suffers 'significant knee injury'
Argentina international set for extended spell on the sidelines after training-ground injury.
2
6.9k
Aug 24th 2023, 4:51 PM
Hanging up the boots
Former Leinster and Connacht winger Adam Byrne retires at 29
The Kildare man was capped for Ireland in 2017.
6
7.7k
Aug 10th 2023, 8:12 AM
In The Mix
Leinster to face holders La Rochelle in mouthwatering rematch following Champions Cup draw
The competition will commence in December.
4
10.3k
Jun 21st 2023, 4:19 PM
In The Mix
Leinster to face holders La Rochelle in mouthwatering rematch following Champions Cup draw
The competition will commence in December.
65
14.3k
Jun 21st 2023, 1:35 PM
Changes
URC set to finish next season with round of derby games for Irish sides
Proposed change in scheduling would also see South Africans reducing trips north.
36
9.6k
Updated
Jun 1st 2023, 2:50 PM
stepping up
Connacht appoint Mark Sexton as attack coach
Sexton worked as attack coach for the Ireland U20 sides who landed back-to-back Grand Slams in 2022 and 2023.
4
8.9k
May 15th 2023, 1:18 PM
Connacht Bow Out
'We created something really special... that fighting spirit, that’s the DNA of this team'
Connacht
were left to rue their missed opportunity after pushing Stormers close in the URC semi-finals.
11
9.5k
May 13th 2023, 6:54 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Stormers v Connacht, URC semi-final
Catch up on all the action as
Connacht
called in to Cape Town to take on the defending champions.
35
21.3k
May 13th 2023, 2:34 PM
Team news
Connacht named unchanged team for semi-final date with Stormers
The province take on the defending champions in Cape Town tomorrow.
20
6.3k
May 12th 2023, 12:34 PM
Showpiece
TG4 to broadcast URC final as fixture details confirmed
Leinster, Munster and
Connacht
are all still vying for a place in the decider.
37
9.7k
May 11th 2023, 2:17 PM
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