Connacht Rugby

How the Round 17 matches played out in the URC

Munster, Connacht and the Vodacom Bulls joined Leinster, the DHL Stormers, Ulster and Glasgow Warriors in the Final Eight with one round remaining. The Stormers saw their 19-game winning streak in Cape...

Sean O’Brien signs two-year deal with Munster

Munster Rugby and the IRFU confirm the signing of centre Sean O’Brien on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season. From Westmeath, the centre has been playing with the Premiership’s...

Scott Fardy appointed Connacht Rugby defence coach

Connacht Rugby has announced the appointment of Scott Fardy as the club’s new defence coach on a 2-year deal. As a player Fardy enjoyed a glittering career across the world, with four seasons...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Cardiff Rugby

Team Announcements: Connacht vs Cardiff

Connacht will welcome back six players from absences for tomorrow’s crucial BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm).  Captain Jack Carty, international...

Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, double centurion Kieran Marmion moves to Bristol Bears at the end of the campaign, while...

The Connacht Team for Saturday

Grand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting XV for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (k/o 3pm).   Hansen...

Ireland Women Team to Face France at Musgrave Park

Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations clash against France at Musgrave Park (Kick-off 3.15pm, live on Virgin Media One and BBC...

Team Announcement: Leicester Tigers Vs Edinburgh Rugby

Richard Wigglesworth has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Edinburgh Rugby in the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16.   Julián Montoya will captain the team at Mattioli...

Antoine Dupont named Player of the 2023 Six Nations

Antoine Dupont, the France and Stade Toulousain scrum half, has been named the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship, after fans were asked to vote from a shortlist of six nominees.   This...