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Jack Carty (l) assisted both of Connacht's tries against Munster

Connacht will treat Stormers visit as 'cup final'

Jack Carty says Connacht must treat next weekend's clash with Stormers in the Dexcom Stadium as a "cup final".

Jack Carty reacts after Connacht conceded one of eight tries against their English opponents

Wilkins: Connacht gifted Saracens too many points

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins felt there were positives from his side's performance against Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday but felt they made it too easy at times for the Gallagher Premiership side.

Rugby • 16 Dec 23

Pete Wilkins has seen his team win their opening three matches

Leaders Connacht target away-day improvements

Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says improving on last season's away form is a priority for the United Rugby Championship leaders.

Rugby • 07 Nov 23

Jack Carty (r) celebrates with Caolin Blade

Carty: 'Phenomenal' breakdown work the key for Connacht

Connacht captain Jack Carty hailed his team's ability to keep Ulster out of the danger zone as they secured a famous win in Belfast.

Rugby • 05 May 23

Connacht need Carty to play out of his skin - Ferris

Stephen Ferris says Connacht's BKT URC quarter-final hopes against Ulster rest on the shoulders of out-half Jack Carty, who must "play out of his skin" for the westerners to have any hope on Friday night.

Rugby • 04 May 23

Jack Carty is back training with Connacht

Carty, Bealham and Buckley fitness boost for Connacht

Connacht have been handed a major boost ahead of their BKT United Rugby Championship run-in, with confirmation that Jack Carty, Finlay Bealham and Denis Buckley have all returned to training.

Rugby • 11 Apr 23

Carty is set to return to the Connacht side against Ulster

Carty: 'Last year I found myself trying to do too much'

Jack Carty says both he and Connacht are ready to hit their peak in the second half of the season, ahead of tonight's visit of Ulster to the Sportsground.

Rugby • 23 Dec 22

Connacht said Jack Carty will be available for selection 'in the coming weeks'

Connacht captain Carty ruled out of Ulster opener

Connacht captain Jack Carty has been ruled out of Saturday's season opener against Ulster as he continues his recovery from wrist surgery.

Rugby • 16 Sep 22

Carty is hoping to be fit for the start of Connacht's season
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Carty 'touch and go' for Connacht's season opener

Connacht captain Jack Carty says he's "touch and go" for the start of the BTK United Rugby Championship next week.

Rugby • 07 Sep 22

James Lowe has now scored 45 tries in 61 Leinster appearances

Cullen hails 'special talent' Lowe after four-try salvo

Leo Cullen hailed James Lowe after the Leinster wing crossed for four tries in the demolition job over Connacht.

Rugby • 15 Apr 22

Recap: Leinster 56-20 Connacht (Agg: 82-41)

Look back on how Leinster booked their place in the quarter-final of the Heineken Champions Cup with a dominant win against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 15 Apr 22

There were subdued scenes at full time in Galway

'Game on' say Cullen and Friend after close first leg

Connacht's refusal to quit in first leg against Leinster has set up an intriguing decider in Dublin next week, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 09 Apr 22

Conor Fitzgerald (centre) impressed in Carty's absence on Saturday

Winning without Carty important for Connacht - Wilkins

Saturday's win against the Stormers was important for Connacht beyond the four match points according to senior coach Pete Wilkins.

Rugby • 01 Mar 22

Carty had been called up as injury cover for Ireland's win against Argentina in November

Carty insists he has nothing to prove on Ireland return

For Jack Carty, the key to getting back into the Ireland squad was not worrying about getting into the Ireland squad.

Rugby • 28 Jan 22

Carty: Wasteful Connacht risk being 'nearly team'

Connacht fly-half Jack Carty admits his side will have to improve significantly if they are to make an impact in the Champions Cup knockout stages.

Rugby • 23 Jan 22

Head coach Andy Friend says they will monitor Carty's foot injury across the week

Carty doubtful for Munster Interpro with foot injury

Jack Carty has emerged as an injury doubt for Connacht's United Rugby Championship meeting with Munster on New Year's Day.

Rugby • 28 Dec 21

Carty scored three of his four conversion attempts against Stade Francais

These are the games you want to play in - Carty

Connacht captain Jack Carty wants his team-mates to embrace the challenge facing them against the Leicester Tigers at Welford Road this Sunday.

Jack Carty • 14 Dec 21

Jack Carty was called into the Irish squad after injury to Johnny Sexton

Carty had 'no real interest' in leaving Connacht

Ireland international Jack Carty says he didn't have to spend long considering his new three-year deal at Connacht.

Rugby • 24 Nov 21

Jack Carty (left) signed a new three-year deal this week

New Carty deal a 'statement' from Connacht - Friend

Connacht head coach Andy Friend says Jack Carty's new three-year contract is a "great statement" by both the province and the player.

Rugby • 24 Nov 21

Jack Carty has been Connacht's standout player this season

Carty signs long-term extension at Connacht

Out-half Jack Carty has signed a three-year contract extension to remain at Connacht.

Connacht Rugby • 22 Nov 21

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to embrace the pressure of the Rugby World Cup

Farrell challenges squad to embrace World Cup pressure

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he wants his side to "embrace" the pressures that come with the Rugby World Cup cycle.

Rugby • 28 Oct 21

Harty Byrne (centre) and Joey Carbery (right) have been preferred to Jack Carty (left)

Jackman questions out-half succession plan 'gamble'

Former Ireland internationals Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes have questioned Ireland's succession plan at out-half ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 28 Oct 21

Connacht's players celebrate their second try of the game from Mack Hansen

Connacht make statement with bonus-point Ulster win

Connacht have ended Ulster's 100% record in the United Rugby Championship with an emphatic 36-11 bonus point win at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Oct 21

Zebo hasn't played for Ireland since 2017

Zebo earns Ireland recall, Sheehan and Frawley included

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has recalled Simon Zebo to his squad for next month's Test matches, while Leinster's uncapped pair Ciarán Frawley and Dan Sheehan have also been included in the 38-man squad.

Rugby • 20 Oct 21

Billy Burns, Joey Carbery, Ross Byrne, Harry Byrne and Ben Healy are among the contenders for Johnny Sexton's long term replacement

Succession planning when the ruling 10 refuses to budge

Exactly two years out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, have Ireland made any real progress with their out-half succession plan?

Rugby • 14 Oct 21