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Jordan Larmour scoring his second and Leinster's fourth try in their win over Connacht

Leinster cut loose late on to dispatch Connacht

United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster began the new year in familiar fashion with a 41-12 bonus-point win over Connacht at the RDS.

Rugby • 01 Jan 23

URC: Leinster 41-12 Connacht recap

The action as it happened from Leinster's meeting with Connacht in the RDS in the New Year's Day URC fixture.

Rugby • 01 Jan 23

John Porch of Connacht in action against Luke Marshall, left, and Ethan McIlroy

URC: Connacht 20-22 Ulster recap

The action as it happened in tonight's United Rugby Championship clash between Connacht and Ulster at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 23 Dec 22

Kieran Marmion of Connacht is tackled by Dewaldt Duvenage, left, and Niccolo Cannone of Benetton

Connacht secure bonus-point win over Benetton

Replacement Caolin Blade claimed a 66th-minute bonus point as Connacht overcame Benetton 38-19 at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 03 Dec 22

Ulster's meeting with Munster is the pick of the weekend fixtures

Donal Lenihan's URC provincial verdicts

Donal Lenihan is predicting away wins for Leinster and Connacht, while he feels the pressure is on Munster in their "must-win" clash at home to Ulster.

Rugby • 28 Oct 22

All GAA games in Roscommon have been postponed after refs opted to withdraw their services

All GAA matches in Roscommon off due to referee protest

All GAA games in Roscommon have been postponed this weekend as referees have decided to proceed with a withdrawal of their services following the alleged assault on a match official this week.

Football • 02 Sep 22

Byron Ralston

A former Australia U20 International, Ralston is Irish-qualified and joined Connacht from Western Force in Super Rugby in 2002.

Byron Ralston • 29 Aug 24

Darragh Murray

Now in his third season as part of Connacht's senior squad, Murray has played 25 times for the province, with 16 of those coming in 2023/24.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

Josh Murphy

Murphy links back up with the Connacht squad this season, having taken a sabbatical from the professional game in 2023/24 as he concentrated on his medical studies.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

Oisin McCormack

Another to have moved from Connacht's academy to the senior ranks this season, with the Ballinasloe RFC man capable of playing right across the back row.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

Shane Jennings

Another product of the Connacht pathway system, Jennings featured for Ireland in the U20 Six Nations championship in 2021.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

Shamus Hurley-Langton

The New Zealander arrived at Connacht ahead of the 2022/23 season following an impressive spell with Manawatu.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

David Hawkshaw

Having joined from Leinster in 2022, Hawkshaw has been a steady performer with Connacht, playing 30 times and scoring four tries across his two seasons.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

Cathal Forde

Now in his third season as part of the senior setup, Galway native Forde has established himself as a key member of squad.

Connacht • 30 Aug 24

Peter Dooley

Dooley has been a consistent presence in the Connacht side since his move from Leinster in 2022, making 37 appearances across the last two seasons.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

'There are two big semi-finals to come before Andy Farrell can start finalising his squad for the summer tour'

Leinster and Ulster displays add to Farrell's options

The displays of Leinster and Ulster in reaching the last four of the URC will have given Andy Farrell much to ponder when picking his squad for the tour of New Zealand.

Rugby • 07 Jun 22

John Porch of Connacht celebrates with Tom Daly

Stuttering Connacht sign off with a win against Zebre

Departing flanker Eoghan Masterson scored as Connacht closed out their season with a ragged 22-20 United Rugby Championship win over Zebre Parma at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 21 May 22

Bundee Aki puts centre partner Tom Daly through for Connacht's third try

Connacht edge Lions thriller in Johannesburg

Connacht moved one win away from completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Championship's South African sides as they edged the Lions 33-30 in a thrilling contest in Johannesburg.

United Rugby Championship • 23 Apr 22

"For now, we don't really know who the best Irish province is to challenge Leinster"

Ulster still weighed down by a 'what if' conundrum

There will be much frustration and introspective questioning for Ulster after their narrow loss to Toulouse in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 19 Apr 22

Tributes paid following death of Red Óg Murphy

The Sligo GAA community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Curry footballer Red Óg Murphy with his club chairperson Barry Gallagher saying that he will be "greatly missed."

GAA • 02 Apr 22

The deal will see Butler remain at Connacht until the end of the 2023-24 season

Butler pens two-year contract extension at Connacht

Connacht captain Jarrad Butler has committed his future to the province with a two-year contract extension.

Rugby • 09 Mar 22

Connacht claim historic win in Wales

Connacht pulled off a historic first-ever win at Parc y Scarlets by beating the Welsh region 29-23.

Rugby • 19 Feb 22

Murphy will be looking to play regular games with the western province

Josh Murphy makes switch from Leinster to Connacht

Connacht have confirmed the signing of Leinster's Josh Murphy on a two-year deal.

Rugby • 31 Jan 22

All four provinces remain in the hunt for European glory.

Provinces learn fate as Leinster face off with Connacht

All four Irish provinces now know who they will face in the last 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup after the pool stages reached their climax on Sunday.

Rugby • 23 Jan 22

A dejected Dave Heffernan (right) after the final whistle

Connacht blow big lead as 14-man Stade snatch win

Connacht suffered another late collapse as 14-man Stade Francais came from 11 points down to claim a 37-31 victory in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 23 Jan 22