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Mark Sexton will leave Connacht at the end of the season

Sexton to depart Connacht for 'new opportunity'

Connacht have confirmed that Mark Sexton will leave the province at the end of the season, with the attack coach believed to be joining Ulster.

United Rugby Championship • 07 Jan

Paul Boyle has four tries in eight games for Connacht this season

Boyle: 'I'm the best version that I've ever been'

Connacht's Paul Boyle believes he is in the best form of his career, as his side look to end Leinster's perfect start to the season.

Rugby • 20 Dec 24

Paul Boyle: 'We definitely want to play at our pace'

Pointless exercise adds weight to Connacht-Dragons tie

Victory or defeat against the Dragons tomorrow evening will set the mood at Connacht for the next month.

Rugby • 24 Oct 24

Pointless exercise adds weight to Connacht-Dragons tie

Victory or defeat against the Dragons tomorrow evening will set the mood at Connacht for the next month.

Rugby • 25 Oct 24

Paul Boyle (c) takes the ball up against the Leinster defence

'They are flying at you' - Witness for Leinster defence

Leinster became the first team to restrict Connacht to just two tries this season in their URC win on Saturday but Jacques Nienaber says they are far from the finished product.

Rugby • 22 Oct 24

Mack Hansen has been sidelined since New Year's Day

April return on cards for Connacht's Hansen

Connacht have provided a positive injury update on Mack Hansen with the Ireland international expected back at the end of April.

Rugby • 20 Mar 24

Andy Friend believes there's more to come from Connacht

Friend: Connacht can push on again after Benetton win

Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend insists his side can find another gear to improve further after their bonus-point win over Benetton at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 03 Dec 22

Dave Heffernan (l) and Paul Boyle are confident Connacht will be much improved

Connacht will 'stick to what we're good at' - Heffernan

Dave Heffernan insists Connacht must stick with their own style if they are to upset Leinster in Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Leinster.

Rugby • 04 Apr 22

Bundee Aki last played for Connacht in October against Munster

Connacht without Aki and Boyle for Champions Cup opener

Bundee Aki and Paul Boyle will both miss Connacht's Heineken Champions Cup opener against Stade Francais this Sunday due to injury.

Rugby • 07 Dec 21

Boyle's form saw him earn a first Ireland cap in July

New Connacht coaches 'laying down the law' - Paul Boyle

It's been a summer of upheaval at Connacht, but back rower Paul Boyle says new forwards coach Dewald Senekal is firmly making his presence felt at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 16 Sep 21

Paul Boyle

Wexford native Boyle needs just seven appearances this season to reach a century of games for Connacht.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

Boyle leads Connacht into season finale

Paul Boyle captains Connacht in a much-changed squad for their Guinness PRO14 season finale against Scarlets in Llanelli.

Rugby • 21 Mar 21

Boyle marks Connacht captaincy bow with trio of tries

Paul Boyle celebrated his first time captaining Connacht with a hat-trick of tries in their 31-14 Guinness Pro14 win over Benetton at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 04 Dec 20

Paul Boyle has made seven appearances for Connacht this season

Connacht's Paul Boyle pens first professional deal

Connacht backrower Paul Boyle has signed his first professional contract after impressing for Andy Friend's side since making his debut earlier this year.

Rugby • 21 Nov 18