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
All four Irish provinces confirmed for Champions Cup All four Irish provinces will be among the new United Rugby Championship's eight representatives in next season's Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 16 Jun 21
All four Irish provinces confirmed for Champions Cup All four Irish provinces will be among the new United Rugby Championship's eight representatives in next season's Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 16 Jun 21
Connacht sign Irish-qualified back Bolton Connacht have confirmed the signing of Irish-qualified South African back Shayne Bolton. Rugby • 10 Jun 21
Connacht sign Irish-qualified back Bolton Connacht have confirmed the signing of Irish-qualified South African back Shayne Bolton. Rugby • 10 Jun 21
Early blitz sufficient as Connacht hold off Ospreys A free-scoring first half gave way an entirely scoreless second half but Connacht held off Ospreys to claim a 26-19 win in the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup at the Sportsground this evening. Connacht • 04 Jun 21
Early blitz sufficient as Connacht hold off Ospreys A free-scoring first half gave way an entirely scoreless second half but Connacht held off Ospreys to claim a 26-19 win in the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup at the Sportsground this evening. Connacht • 04 Jun 21
Connacht's Papali'i banned for four weeks Connacht's Abraham Papali'i has been hit with a four-week suspension after receiving a red card during last weekend's Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup defeat to Benetton. Rugby • 04 Jun 21
Connacht's Papali'i banned for four weeks Connacht's Abraham Papali'i has been hit with a four-week suspension after receiving a red card during last weekend's Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup defeat to Benetton. Rugby • 04 Jun 21
Lions pick Aki 'overwhelmed' by community support Bundee Aki says the support he's received from Galway and Connacht has been fundamental to his Lions call-up. Rugby • 02 Jun 21
Lions pick Aki 'overwhelmed' by community support Bundee Aki says the support he's received from Galway and Connacht has been fundamental to his Lions call-up. Rugby • 02 Jun 21
Connacht crash to Benetton defeat Connacht's hopes of reaching the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup final were ended by a 20-12 defeat away to Benetton. Rugby • 29 May 21
Connacht crash to Benetton defeat Connacht's hopes of reaching the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup final were ended by a 20-12 defeat away to Benetton. Rugby • 29 May 21
Aki and Buckley named in Connacht team Denis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton. Rugby • 28 May 21
Aki and Buckley named in Connacht team Denis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton. Rugby • 28 May 21
