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
Mack Hansen Hansen proved to be an instant hit when he arrived from Australia as an unknown quantity in 2021, and has scored 11 tries in 32 games for the province. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Mack Hansen Hansen proved to be an instant hit when he arrived from Australia as an unknown quantity in 2021, and has scored 11 tries in 32 games for the province. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Jordan Duggan Loosehead prop Duggan played nine games for Connacht in the 2023/24 season, and will make his 50th appearance for the province in his first outing of 2024/25. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Jordan Duggan Loosehead prop Duggan played nine games for Connacht in the 2023/24 season, and will make his 50th appearance for the province in his first outing of 2024/25. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Oisin Dowling Dowling joined Connacht from Leinster in the summer of 2020, but a long-term injury meant he had to wait until February 2021 to make his first appearance out west. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Oisin Dowling Dowling joined Connacht from Leinster in the summer of 2020, but a long-term injury meant he had to wait until February 2021 to make his first appearance out west. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Jack Carty Captain of Connacht since the 2021/22 season, Carty has played 212 times for the province, sixth in their all-time list. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
Jack Carty Captain of Connacht since the 2021/22 season, Carty has played 212 times for the province, sixth in their all-time list. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
Denis Buckley With 248 appearances for the province, Buckley ranks third in the province's all-time list ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
Denis Buckley With 248 appearances for the province, Buckley ranks third in the province's all-time list ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. Connacht • 30 Aug 24
Paul Boyle Wexford native Boyle needs just seven appearances this season to reach a century of games for Connacht. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Paul Boyle Wexford native Boyle needs just seven appearances this season to reach a century of games for Connacht. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Shayne Bolton Injuries have limited Bolton to just 13 appearances in his three seasons at Connacht, but his performances in 2023/24 did catch the eye, with the powerful wing scoring three tries in eight games. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Shayne Bolton Injuries have limited Bolton to just 13 appearances in his three seasons at Connacht, but his performances in 2023/24 did catch the eye, with the powerful wing scoring three tries in eight games. 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
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
Finlay Bealham Tighthead prop Bealham is now one of the Connacht veterans, with 204 games for the province under his belt since 2014. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Finlay Bealham Tighthead prop Bealham is now one of the Connacht veterans, with 204 games for the province under his belt since 2014. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Jack Aungier Former Leinster academy prop Aungier joined Connacht in May of 2020 ahead of the final stages of the delayed 2019/20 season. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Jack Aungier Former Leinster academy prop Aungier joined Connacht in May of 2020 ahead of the final stages of the delayed 2019/20 season. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
IRFU apology over 'unacceptable' changing facilities The IRFU and Leinster Rugby have issued an apology to the representatives of Connacht and Ulster in relation to the state of the changing facilities prior to the final round of the Women's Interprovincial series at Energia Park in Donnybrook on Saturday. Rugby • 12 Sep 21
IRFU apology over 'unacceptable' changing facilities The IRFU and Leinster Rugby have issued an apology to the representatives of Connacht and Ulster in relation to the state of the changing facilities prior to the final round of the Women's Interprovincial series at Energia Park in Donnybrook on Saturday. Rugby • 12 Sep 21
Champions Cup fixtures for Irish teams confirmed Leinster and Connacht will begin their Heineken Champions Cup campaigns at home against Bath and Stade Francais, respectively. Rugby • 10 Sep 21
Champions Cup fixtures for Irish teams confirmed Leinster and Connacht will begin their Heineken Champions Cup campaigns at home against Bath and Stade Francais, respectively. Rugby • 10 Sep 21
Bundee Aki Now entering his 11th season at Connacht, Aki is still playing some of the best rugby of his career. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
Bundee Aki Now entering his 11th season at Connacht, Aki is still playing some of the best rugby of his career. Connacht • 29 Aug 24
'We're ready for Munster' - Murphy on Interpro decider Leinster and Munster set up a winner-takes-all decider this Saturday after respective wins against Ulster and Connacht in the Women's Interprovincial Series. Women's Rugby • 06 Sep 21
'We're ready for Munster' - Murphy on Interpro decider Leinster and Munster set up a winner-takes-all decider this Saturday after respective wins against Ulster and Connacht in the Women's Interprovincial Series. Women's Rugby • 06 Sep 21
Opening day wins for Leinster and Munster in interpros Leinster edged out Connacht, while Munster thrashed Ulster in the opening games of the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Series. Rugby • 28 Aug 21
Opening day wins for Leinster and Munster in interpros Leinster edged out Connacht, while Munster thrashed Ulster in the opening games of the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Series. Rugby • 28 Aug 21
Irish provinces' Champions Cup pool opponents confirmed Leinster have been paired with Bath and Montpellier, while Munster will face matches against Wasps and Castres as the four Irish provinces' Heineken Champions Cup pool stage opponents were confirmed. Rugby • 21 Jul 21
Irish provinces' Champions Cup pool opponents confirmed Leinster have been paired with Bath and Montpellier, while Munster will face matches against Wasps and Castres as the four Irish provinces' Heineken Champions Cup pool stage opponents were confirmed. Rugby • 21 Jul 21
Champions Cup format confirmed for next season The format and qualifier rankings for next season's Heineken Champions Cup have been finalised with Leinster and Munster confirmed as the top two ranked sides from the Guinness Pro14. Rugby • 28 Jun 21
Champions Cup format confirmed for next season The format and qualifier rankings for next season's Heineken Champions Cup have been finalised with Leinster and Munster confirmed as the top two ranked sides from the Guinness Pro14. Rugby • 28 Jun 21
Connacht's O'Brien forced to retire due to concussion Connacht have announced that flanker Sean O'Brien has been advised to retire from rugby on medical grounds following a concussion injury. Rugby • 22 Jun 21
Connacht's O'Brien forced to retire due to concussion Connacht have announced that flanker Sean O'Brien has been advised to retire from rugby on medical grounds following a concussion injury. Rugby • 22 Jun 21
