Connacht Rugby | Clubs, Schools & Lifestyle
Ahead of the Guinness PRO12 round 2 clash with Glasgow Warriors, Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made one change to his side that defeated the Dragons in round 1. Scrumhalf John Cooney will start in the number 9 shirt against the defending champions while Kieran Marmion, who was absent from training sessions this week […]
The story fully emerged in March 2013 with an article called Campaign: Ireland can host Rugby World Cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (CLICK HERE for that story)…… followed in December 2014 with the official unveiling of the Irish bid @ The Royal School Armagh (CLICK HERE for that story) Its a massive opportunity for our country and everyone is […]
Its been a fantastic season! Incredible action across the grades with so much awesome rugby! The fancy dress night is a great night for players and friends to enjoy the social side of tag rugby. Plus we’re running a competition for the best outfitsgiving the best outfit with the winners chosen by the Sligo tag […]
Connacht Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce the recruitment of Leinster lock Ben Marshall for next season. The 24-year-old second row-cum-back row forward is a graduate of the Leinster Academy and has enjoyed a breakthrough to the senior team, earning 10 of his 20 senior caps this season, including an appearance in the […]
Should Connacht beat Gloucester in the first of the European Champions Cup play-offs on Sunday, the Sportsground will play host to the second and final play-off game on Sunday May 31st, kick off 5pm. Pat Lam’s men would play the seventh-ranked Top 14 side, which will be finalised following the final round of Top 14 […]
“What an amazing year of rugby! Couldn’t have asked for anything better!Amazing friends for life! Thanks so much to all involved the players,supporters and especially to the coaches Larry ,siobhan,Jacinta,ryanor, Barney! well done u18 Ballina/Creggs.Class game fair play to ye! roll on next year — feeling accomplished with Mia Fahy and 15 others at Connacht […]
Ireland Under-18 School Squad (sponsored by PwC) to face Scotland Under-18 A squad of 26 players has been named for the Ireland Under-18 Schools, sponsored by PwC, to play Scotland Under-18, Saturday 21st March at 11am. The side will be coached by Noel McNamara and assisted by Adrian Flavin and Paul McCarthy. Ireland Under-18 Schools […]
Ireland make two changes for Murrayfield clash The Ireland coaching staff has made two changes to the starting line-up for their final game of the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday 21st March. Luke Fitzgerald replaces Simon Zebo on the left wing and Cian Healy comes in for Jack McGrath at […]
