Connacht Rugby have provided great rugby this season as they always do with a young and improving squad of athletes, innovative and exciting rugby, solid when it has to be they certainly have left themselves right on the edge of top of the table. ITs sides like Exeter that will provide a perfect test, Exeter […]
College firsts who defeated Galwegians 22-5 in the first playoff game of the round robin in Dangan yesterday. Scores: tries: Kieran McMullan, Jack O’Callaghan, Shane Faulkner, Adam Brady, conversion: Tony Hall. Man of the match, second row Padraig Maher. CLICK HERE for more.
Ireland Rugby League Rugby League Ireland can look back on 2014 as a year of progress domestically, internationally and financially, according to RLI Director Conor Kelly. “As we were about to wrap up for the year came the best present of all,” revealed Kelly. “The Irish Sports Council called to say our capital grant application […]
Wasps sign Jimmy Gopperth Wasps today confirmed the signing of Jimmy Gopperth from Leinster Rugby. The New Zealand-born fly half will join Wasps in time for the 2015/16 season. Gopperth introduced himself to the Aviva Premiership in 2009 and was a central figure for Newcastle Falcons in the four seasons he was with them, winning back-to-back Premiership Golden Boot […]
Concussion in Rugby how are we handling it Concussion, a word that is causing massive debate in Rugby Union and the World of Sport at the moment. But what is Concussion? Lets take a look at the definition: “Concussion is a jarring of the brain, caused by a blow or a fall, usually resulting in […]
Its not about winning the fair play award its about winning the game fairly. Respect for everyone, referees, supporters, opposition teams and supporters. Player welfare and a system that values people.
Ahead of Friday’s round 13 GUINNESS PRO12 clash with Edinburgh at the Sportsground (kick off 19:35), Connacht Coach Pat Lam confirmed that lock Quinn Roux will remain on loan with Connacht until at least the end of the 2014/15 season. Since his arrival in pre-season, the 24-year-old South African has played in 13 games for […]
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It’s a great morning on the Convent pitch as mini rugby is in full flow. CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOTSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Dedicated, clinical in attack and organised Connacht rugby Clubs and Schools are growing steadily and developing rugby skills across the key parameters of nutrition, skills, strength/conditioning and mental health. The rugby is structured organised and of the highest Calibre. This weekend begins on Saturday with 3 1B games in the UBL with titale chasers Galwegians […]