Champions Cup Round 4: All you need to know The pressure is off Connacht and Munster as they have already qualified for the last 16, but they will still be keen to end the pool stages on a high. Rugby • 23 Jan 22
Champions Cup Round 4: All you need to know The pressure is off Connacht and Munster as they have already qualified for the last 16, but they will still be keen to end the pool stages on a high. Rugby • 23 Jan 22
Toulouse threaten legal action over cancelled clash Toulouse president Didier Lacroix said the club would take legal action after their Champions Cup clash against Cardiff on Saturday was cancelled due to a number of positive Covid-19 cases in the French side. Rugby • 21 Jan 22
Toulouse threaten legal action over cancelled clash Toulouse president Didier Lacroix said the club would take legal action after their Champions Cup clash against Cardiff on Saturday was cancelled due to a number of positive Covid-19 cases in the French side. Rugby • 21 Jan 22
As it happened: Connacht foiled at the death The action as it happened from Connacht's Heineken Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers at the Sportsground. Rugby • 15 Jan 22
As it happened: Connacht foiled at the death The action as it happened from Connacht's Heineken Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers at the Sportsground. Rugby • 15 Jan 22
Lenihan expects mixed weekend for Irish provinces RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan takes a look ahead to an exciting weekend of Champions Cup rugby for the Irish provinces. Champions Cup • 14 Jan 22
Lenihan expects mixed weekend for Irish provinces RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan takes a look ahead to an exciting weekend of Champions Cup rugby for the Irish provinces. Champions Cup • 14 Jan 22
Ulster and Connacht clash postponed Ulster's United Rugby Championship fixture with Connacht has been postponed due to a number of reported Covid-19 cases within the Ulster squad. Rugby • 24 Dec 21
Ulster and Connacht clash postponed Ulster's United Rugby Championship fixture with Connacht has been postponed due to a number of reported Covid-19 cases within the Ulster squad. Rugby • 24 Dec 21
Mixed emotions for Friend after loss at Leicester Connacht head coach Andy Friend displayed mixed emotions after his suffered a bonus-point loss at Leicester Tigers. Rugby • 19 Dec 21
Mixed emotions for Friend after loss at Leicester Connacht head coach Andy Friend displayed mixed emotions after his suffered a bonus-point loss at Leicester Tigers. Rugby • 19 Dec 21
Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers 29-23 Connacht - recap Connacht lose 29-23 at Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Champions Cup, earning a losing bonus point via Jack Carty's late drop goal. Rugby • 19 Dec 21
Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers 29-23 Connacht - recap Connacht lose 29-23 at Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Champions Cup, earning a losing bonus point via Jack Carty's late drop goal. Rugby • 19 Dec 21
Leinster walkover decision 'incredibly harsh' - Lenihan Donal Lenihan believes that the decision to cancel Leinster's Champions Cup game with Montpellier and award the French side a 28-0 win was 'incredibly harsh' given the Irish province had a squad of players that had tested negative for Covid and were ready to travel. Rugby • 17 Dec 21
Leinster walkover decision 'incredibly harsh' - Lenihan Donal Lenihan believes that the decision to cancel Leinster's Champions Cup game with Montpellier and award the French side a 28-0 win was 'incredibly harsh' given the Irish province had a squad of players that had tested negative for Covid and were ready to travel. Rugby • 17 Dec 21
Connacht 36-9 Stade Francais - recap Connacht started their European Cup campaign with a bonus point victory over Stade Francais at the Sportsground. Here's how it happened. Rugby • 12 Dec 21
Connacht 36-9 Stade Francais - recap Connacht started their European Cup campaign with a bonus point victory over Stade Francais at the Sportsground. Here's how it happened. Rugby • 12 Dec 21
European litmus test awaits Irish provinces Johnny Holland assesses the form of the provinces leading into the opening round of this season's Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 10 Dec 21
European litmus test awaits Irish provinces Johnny Holland assesses the form of the provinces leading into the opening round of this season's Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 10 Dec 21
Ex-Munster and Connacht prop Peter McCabe retires at 29 Former Munster and Connacht prop Peter McCabe has called time on his career at the age of 29. Rugby • 31 Oct 21
Ex-Munster and Connacht prop Peter McCabe retires at 29 Former Munster and Connacht prop Peter McCabe has called time on his career at the age of 29. Rugby • 31 Oct 21
Ferris: Connacht can push on after routing Ulster Stephen Ferris believes Connacht have a "lot more room to improve" even after their emphatic win over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship at the weekend. Rugby • 25 Oct 21
Ferris: Connacht can push on after routing Ulster Stephen Ferris believes Connacht have a "lot more room to improve" even after their emphatic win over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship at the weekend. Rugby • 25 Oct 21
United Rugby Championship recap: Munster 20-18 Connacht A late Munster try earns a home win in a great contest with Connacht. Rugby • 16 Oct 21
United Rugby Championship recap: Munster 20-18 Connacht A late Munster try earns a home win in a great contest with Connacht. Rugby • 16 Oct 21
Munster leave it late in comeback win against Connacht Joey Carbery converted Diarmuid Barron's late try, as Munster came from behind to beat Connacht 20-18 in a dramatic United Rugby Championship Interpro United Rugby Championship • 16 Oct 21
Munster leave it late in comeback win against Connacht Joey Carbery converted Diarmuid Barron's late try, as Munster came from behind to beat Connacht 20-18 in a dramatic United Rugby Championship Interpro United Rugby Championship • 16 Oct 21
Irish provinces discover Champions Cup schedule The fixture dates for this season's Heineken Champions Cup have been confirmed, with Leinster and Connacht set to play at home on the weekend of 11-12 December, while Munster and Ulster are on the road. Rugby • 07 Oct 21
Irish provinces discover Champions Cup schedule The fixture dates for this season's Heineken Champions Cup have been confirmed, with Leinster and Connacht set to play at home on the weekend of 11-12 December, while Munster and Ulster are on the road. Rugby • 07 Oct 21
URC: as it happened - Connacht crush Bulls The action as it happened from Connacht's home game against the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 01 Oct 21
URC: as it happened - Connacht crush Bulls The action as it happened from Connacht's home game against the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 01 Oct 21
'Appalled' IRFU reviewing Donnybrook changing incident The IRFU has confirmed that it has begun a review into the circumstances that led the Connacht and Ulster women's squads changing in an unsuitable area prior to their match last weekend. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
'Appalled' IRFU reviewing Donnybrook changing incident The IRFU has confirmed that it has begun a review into the circumstances that led the Connacht and Ulster women's squads changing in an unsuitable area prior to their match last weekend. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
Dylan Tierney-Martin Tierney-Martin gained his rugby education at Galway club Corinthians, and begins his fourth season as a member of the senior Connacht squad. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Dylan Tierney-Martin Tierney-Martin gained his rugby education at Galway club Corinthians, and begins his fourth season as a member of the senior Connacht squad. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Colm Reilly A home-grown talent from Ballinasloe in Co Galway, Reilly advanced from Connacht's academy structure to a first senior deal in 2020, and has played 29 times for the province as of the start of this season. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Colm Reilly A home-grown talent from Ballinasloe in Co Galway, Reilly advanced from Connacht's academy structure to a first senior deal in 2020, and has played 29 times for the province as of the start of this season. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Cian Prendergast A former Academy Player of the Year and Fans' Player of the Year, the all-action and versatile forward has already logged 68 appearances for the province. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Cian Prendergast A former Academy Player of the Year and Fans' Player of the Year, the all-action and versatile forward has already logged 68 appearances for the province. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
John Porch Porch joined Connacht in 2019, reuniting with his former Australia Sevens coach Andy Friend in the process. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
John Porch Porch joined Connacht in 2019, reuniting with his former Australia Sevens coach Andy Friend in the process. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Conor Oliver Oliver joined Connacht in July 2020, having found opportunities difficult in Munster. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Conor Oliver Oliver joined Connacht in July 2020, having found opportunities difficult in Munster. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Niall Murray The older of Connacht's Murray brothers, 6ft 7in lock Niall has already logged an impressive 75 appearances for the province ahead of the 2024/25 season. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Niall Murray The older of Connacht's Murray brothers, 6ft 7in lock Niall has already logged an impressive 75 appearances for the province ahead of the 2024/25 season. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Sam Illo After impressing with the Ireland U20 side in 2021, Dublin native prop signed a contract with Connacht's senior side and has shown steady progression across his three seasons so far. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
Sam Illo After impressing with the Ireland U20 side in 2021, Dublin native prop signed a contract with Connacht's senior side and has shown steady progression across his three seasons so far. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
Dave Heffernan Heffernan reached 200 games for his home province in the final game of the 2023/24 season, becoming the eighth Connacht player to hit a double-century. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
Dave Heffernan Heffernan reached 200 games for his home province in the final game of the 2023/24 season, becoming the eighth Connacht player to hit a double-century. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
