'Must-win' URC derby adds to Connacht-Munster clash A novel Connacht-Munster derby at MacHale Park probably didn't need much more spice added to the mix but with both teams treating it as "must-win" it's set to be another full-blooded affair. Rugby • 27 Mar
'Must-win' URC derby adds to Connacht-Munster clash A novel Connacht-Munster derby at MacHale Park probably didn't need much more spice added to the mix but with both teams treating it as "must-win" it's set to be another full-blooded affair. Rugby • 27 Mar
Farrell: Frawley deserves the chance to slot in at 10 Andy Farrell believes Ciarán Frawley deserves the opportunity to line out more regularly at out-half after his late heroics earned Ireland a last-gasp win in their second Test in South Africa. Rugby • 15 Jul 24
Farrell: Frawley deserves the chance to slot in at 10 Andy Farrell believes Ciarán Frawley deserves the opportunity to line out more regularly at out-half after his late heroics earned Ireland a last-gasp win in their second Test in South Africa. Rugby • 15 Jul 24
Hansen to miss Six Nations with dislocated shoulder Ireland will be without Mack Hansen for the Six Nations after Connacht confirmed the winger suffered a dislocated shoulder against Munster. He will undergo surgery today. Rugby • 08 Jan 24
Hansen to miss Six Nations with dislocated shoulder Ireland will be without Mack Hansen for the Six Nations after Connacht confirmed the winger suffered a dislocated shoulder against Munster. He will undergo surgery today. Rugby • 08 Jan 24
Blade: Discipline key for Connacht's chance in Ulster Connacht scrum-half Caolin Blade says his side must improve their discipline if they are to have any chance against Ulster in the URC quarter-finals. Rugby • 04 May 23
Blade: Discipline key for Connacht's chance in Ulster Connacht scrum-half Caolin Blade says his side must improve their discipline if they are to have any chance against Ulster in the URC quarter-finals. Rugby • 04 May 23
Connacht scrum-half Blade signs contract extension Connacht have tied down scrum-half Caolin Blade to a new contract that will keep him at his home province until 2026. Rugby • 17 Jan 23
Connacht scrum-half Blade signs contract extension Connacht have tied down scrum-half Caolin Blade to a new contract that will keep him at his home province until 2026. Rugby • 17 Jan 23
Blade says Connacht won't take safe approach in Paris Caolin Blade says he had a "good, hard" look at his role in Saturday's dramatic defeat to the Leicester Tigers last Saturday. Rugby • 20 Jan 22
Blade says Connacht won't take safe approach in Paris Caolin Blade says he had a "good, hard" look at his role in Saturday's dramatic defeat to the Leicester Tigers last Saturday. Rugby • 20 Jan 22
Blade among five Connacht players to sign new deals Ireland international Caolin Blade is among five players who have signed new deals with Connacht. Rugby • 13 Jan 22
Blade among five Connacht players to sign new deals Ireland international Caolin Blade is among five players who have signed new deals with Connacht. Rugby • 13 Jan 22
Connacht set to welcome back Blade and Fifita Connacht have been boosted by the return to fitness of scrum-half Caolin Blade and new second row Leva Fifita ahead of their United Rugby Championship meeting with the Vodacom Bulls in Galway on Friday night. Rugby • 28 Sep 21
Connacht set to welcome back Blade and Fifita Connacht have been boosted by the return to fitness of scrum-half Caolin Blade and new second row Leva Fifita ahead of their United Rugby Championship meeting with the Vodacom Bulls in Galway on Friday night. Rugby • 28 Sep 21
Caolin Blade Blade enjoyed one of the best years of his career in 2023/24, scoring nine tries in 24 games, missing only two matches in total. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Caolin Blade Blade enjoyed one of the best years of his career in 2023/24, scoring nine tries in 24 games, missing only two matches in total. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Healy and Blade commit to Connacht with new contracts Caolin Blade and Matt Healy have both signed two-year contract extensions with Connacht, which will see both remaining at the Sportsground until the summer of 2022. Rugby • 18 Feb 20
Healy and Blade commit to Connacht with new contracts Caolin Blade and Matt Healy have both signed two-year contract extensions with Connacht, which will see both remaining at the Sportsground until the summer of 2022. Rugby • 18 Feb 20
Connacht hammer Benetton for first Pro14 win of season The bonus point was secured after just three minutes of the second half as Andy Friend's team cruised to a 41-5 victory. Rugby • 05 Oct 19
Connacht hammer Benetton for first Pro14 win of season The bonus point was secured after just three minutes of the second half as Andy Friend's team cruised to a 41-5 victory. Rugby • 05 Oct 19
Friend: Connacht gives you chance to prove your worth Andy Friend says Connacht is now a proven destination for any player hungry to play and hungry to prove they are good enough to represent Ireland. Rugby • 17 Jan 19
Friend: Connacht gives you chance to prove your worth Andy Friend says Connacht is now a proven destination for any player hungry to play and hungry to prove they are good enough to represent Ireland. Rugby • 17 Jan 19
Blade among 3 uncapped players in Irish 6 Nations squad Three uncapped Connacht players have been named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations. Rugby • 16 Jan 19
Blade among 3 uncapped players in Irish 6 Nations squad Three uncapped Connacht players have been named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations. Rugby • 16 Jan 19
Steely Blade not concerned with Ireland pecking order Scrum-half Caolin Blade is playing the best rugby of his career and has featured in every match for Connacht this season but there hasn't been an inkling of interest from Joe Schmidt or the Irish management. Rugby • 04 Jan 19
Steely Blade not concerned with Ireland pecking order Scrum-half Caolin Blade is playing the best rugby of his career and has featured in every match for Connacht this season but there hasn't been an inkling of interest from Joe Schmidt or the Irish management. Rugby • 04 Jan 19
