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
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
Recap: Connacht 7-21 Toulouse Connacht welcome Toulouse to the Sportsground for the Heineken Champions Cup Round 5 pool match Rugby • 13 Jan 20
Recap: Connacht vs Munster Look back at the key moments after Munster beat neighbours Connacht to extend their lead at the top of Conference B in the Pro14. Rugby • 21 Dec 19
Connacht to install temporary terracing for Munster tie Connacht have announced that they will be installing additional temporary terracing in the Sportsground for the Guinness Pro14 clash with Munster on Saturday evening. Rugby • 17 Dec 19
Aki 'getting closer' to extending Connacht stay Connacht head coach Andy Friend believes the contract negotiations to keep Bundee Aki at Connacht and indeed Irish rugby are 'getting closer' to a positive … Rugby • 28 Nov 19
Friend urges Connacht players to 'have a good night' The celebrations were in full swing in the Connacht dressing room after a victory over the Cardiff Blues which sent them through to the Guinness … Rugby • 13 Apr 19
Connacht put six tries past Ospreys to stay in the hunt Connacht put Ospreys to the sword in a six-try win at the Sportsground which keeps them in the hunt for the Guinness PRO14 play-offs and … Rugby • 02 Mar 19
Ultan Dillane signs new Connacht contract Connacht have been handed a timely boost with the news that Ultan Dillane has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. Rugby • 09 Jan 19
Seven changes for Munster as Daly set for Connacht bow Munster have made seven changes for the side to face Connacht at the Sportsground in the Guinness Pro 14 on Saturday night. Rugby • 07 Jan 19
Connacht sink Ulster and return to winning ways Connacht bounced back from their last-gasp defeat to Leinster to end the year with a bruising Pro14 win over Ulster at the Sportsground. Rugby • 28 Dec 18
Recap: Connacht v Ulster Connacht defeated Ulster in the Pro14 at the Sportsground in their inter-provincial clash. Rugby • 28 Dec 18
Andy Friend: 'We had two seasons - autumn & winter' Connacht head coach Andy Friend joked that his wingers had hypothermia and the Australian contingent were left scratching their heads after the Westerners scrapped past … Rugby • 09 Dec 18
Jackson: It would be great to play on Irish soil again Paddy Jackson said he would like to play against Connacht next weekend in Galway but it remains to be seen if he will be making … Rugby • 04 Dec 18
Connacht unveil €30m Sportsground redevelopment plan Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane says the €30m Sportsground redevelopment plan is a "significant statement" for both the team and the region as a whole. Rugby • 08 Oct 18
Friend wants Connacht to buck trend against Zebre Connacht won their first 15 games against Zebre in the league and Europe but have gone down on the last three occasions they have met. Rugby • 07 Sep 18
New Connacht skipper turns to Muldoon for advice New Connacht captain Jarrad Butler admits that he'll be turning to John Muldoon for advice as he replaces the Sportsground stalwart. Rugby • 16 Aug 18
Recap: Munster-Ulster & Connacht-Leinster Pro14 Catch up with all that happened in today's two inter-provincial clashes in the Pro14. Rugby • 28 Apr 18
Aussie David Horwitz to join Connacht Connacht have announced that Australian out-half David Horwitz has agreed a deal to join the province for the start of next season. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Connacht quartet sign contract extensions Connacht have confirmed that four members of their backline have signed contract extensions to remain at the Sportsground. Rugby • 21 Mar 18
John Muldoon to retire at the end of the season Connacht captain John Muldoon will bring to an end an "incredible journey" with the province after confirming he will retire at the end of the … Rugby • 24 Jan 18
Cave set to join Ulster 200 club against Connacht Darren Cave will join an illustrious group of Ulster players at the Sportsground this weekend, while Tiernan O'Halloran returns to the Connacht team for the … Rugby • 22 Dec 17
Connacht introduce extra terracing for Ulster clash Extra terracing is to be in place for Connacht's interprovincial derby with Ulster at the Sportsground on 23 December due to increased demand for tickets. Rugby • 18 Dec 17
Marmion signs on for another two years with Connacht Ireland international Kieran Marmion has agreed a new two-year contract with Connacht that will see him remain with the province until the end of the … Rugby • 14 Dec 17
Adeolokun inspires Connacht to victory over Cheetahs A superb solo try from Niyi Adeolokun inspired Connacht's 23-15 Guinness PRO14 win over the Cheetahs at the Sportsground. Rugby • 05 Nov 17
