Connacht Rugby | Clubs, Schools & Lifestyle
Connacht Rugby will be running blitzes and competitions for girls schools interested in playing contact and non contact rugby. The Play Rugby programme has been run in schools around Connacht in the past few years, and we would like to invite more schools to have the opportunity to participate. The focus at the start of […]
New Jersey Launched in Eyre Square Connacht Rugby and Life Style Sports launched the new home jersey in Eyre Square, Galway today. New arrival and All Black centurion Mils Muliaina joined his Connacht team mates Robbie Henshaw, Rodney Ah You, Fionn Carr, Dave McSharry, Andrew Browne, Mick Kearney and Denis Buckley to showcase the new […]
Rugby Federation Set for Name Change as IRB Becomes World Rugby The International Rugby Board will become World Rugby from November 19, 2014 as part of a major rebranding programme. The new brand, including a new logo, will be launched at the IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in London on November 17-18. Global Rugby […]
New Jersey on Sale at Launch Party 26th August 2014 Connacht Rugby’s main partner Life Style Sports have confirmed that their on-site store will be open at the Season Ticket Launch Party this Friday August 29th at the Sportsground. The new Connacht Rugby home jersey will go on sale nationwide on Thursday August 28th and […]
Video: Lam & McFarland preview new season 27th August 2014 The 2014/15 season kicks off in just 10 days time when Newport Gwent Dragons visit the Sportsground for round 1 of the GUINNESS PRO12 on Saturday September 6th. Connacht Head Coach Pat Lam & Assistant Coach Dan McFarland outline the priorities for the season ahead. […]
IRFU Targets Next Generation of Women’s Rugby Stars Step-by Step guide launched to help grow girls minis The Irish Rugby Football Union are aiming to capitalise on the success and interest in the recent Women’s Rugby World Cup by supporting anyone who wants to develop girls minis rugby teams across the country with the launch […]
Skills Sessions with Dave Ellis Connacht Rugby Skills Coach Dave Ellis is into his second season with the province after arriving in Galway from New Zealand last November to join Pat Lam’s coaching team. Charged with maximising skill development in players, Ellis’ typical day involves directing short, focused drills’ sessions in rotation with a small group of […]
New Jersey on Sale at Launch Party 26th August 2014 Connacht Rugby’s main partner Life Style Sports have confirmed that their on-site store will be open at the Season Ticket Launch Party this Friday August 29th at the Sportsground. The new Connacht Rugby home jersey will go on sale nationwide on Thursday August 28th and all Season Ticket holders […]
This is getting ramped up a level every week!!!! CONNACHT RUGBY NEW PLAYERS EXPERIENCED PLAYERS TALENTED LOCAL PLAYERS TALENTED OVERSEAS PLAYERS SPONSORS GETTING ON BOARD – THIS IS GETTING BIGGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Irish Independent announced as ‘official newspaper’ 25th August 2014 Connacht Rugby is pleased to announce that the Irish Independent is to become its official newspaper. […]
Rugby World Cup 2015 Official Team Bases ConfirmedFor immediate release: Tuesday 26 August 2014Issued on behalf of England 2015 England Rugby 2015, the Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC 2015), has announced the list of 41 Team Bases which will host the 20 participating teams during the Tournament, taking place in England and […]
