Pat Lam has named his side for Connacht’s round 4 Challenge Cup clash away to Bayonne on Saturday (kick off 8:45pm local time). There are wholesale changes to the team that defeated the French side 42 – 19 at the Sportsground last week. Outhalf Miah Nikora has been handed the captaincy and is partnered by […]
Pat Lam has named his side for Connacht’s round 3 Challenge Cup clash with French side Bayonne at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick off 5pm). The Head Coach has made just one change to the starting lineup that defeated Scarlets 14 – 8 in the PRO12 last week. Lock Mick Kearney comes in to boost […]
Nigel Carolan appointed Ireland U20’s Head Coach Connacht Rugby’s Nigel Carolan has been appointed as Ireland U20 Head Coach following Mike Ruddock’s decision to step down from the role. Nigel, who has been the Connacht Academy Manager since 2004, will retain his role at Connacht while assuming the Head Coach role with the PwC Ireland […]
Swellan Park, Cavan RFC welcomes Ulster & Connacht this Sunday for a pre-season friendly game. Any budding Ulster or Connacht stars can get a glimpse of Provincial / Ireland level SNR Women’s I XV rugby. Map below
Connacht Rugby has captured a major overseas signing for the 2014/15 season. Mils Muliaina has signed a one-year IRFU contract to become the first ever All Black to play with the Irish province at the Sportsground. Samoan-born Muliaina, who is currently in his second stint with the Waikato based Chiefs, will link up with Head Coach Pat […]