Connacht captain Cian Prendergast signs new three-year deal
24-year-old backrow will remain at the province until at least 2028
Connacht Rugby
Gerry Thornley’s early season URC review: Leinster pleased, Munster with work to do
Connacht will be satisfied by their start as they seek a top-eight finish
Weekend of contrasting fortunes as Leinster continue to lead from the front
Munster slump to 12th in the table following a third successive URC defeat for the first time in nine years
Connacht Rugby on the rise: ‘We push uphill, but we love pushing up the hill’
Chief executive Willie Ruane is proud of the progress Connacht have made both on and off the pitch in recent years and optimistic about the province’s future
Connacht eye home victory against Dragons in key URC fixture for province
Head coach Pete Wilkins believes result will determine if Connacht on the right track from opening series of games
Connacht Rugby plan to have fully professional women’s team within five years
Connacht’s ambition for women’s team comes as part of new 10-year plan for the province
Connacht looking for ‘crucial’ win over Dragons to carry them through November break
Dragons travel to Galway for the sixth round of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday
Connacht disappointment at Leinster loss tempered by ‘big game’ against Dragons
‘After a disappointing result like tonight ... I made sure to remind them that the Dragons are coming ... it’s a massive game’
Fit and firing, RG Snyman is already making a huge difference to Leinster’s game
The South African lock matched Connacht’s eight offloads by himself in Saturday night’s bonus-point win in Galway
Ciarán Frawley’s availability for Ireland’s clash with All Blacks in doubt
Leinster outhalf limped out of Saturday’s win over Connacht; young hooker Gus McCarthy could come into frame
‘I’m representing my family ... that’s important to me’: Joe Joyce relishing life at Connacht
Happily settled both on and off the pitch, Joyce has no regrets about his move in 2022 from his hometown team Bristol to the province of his heritage
Leinster unlikely to find any calm before the storm in Connacht
Pete Wilkins doesn’t believe this is a must-win game for his side, but it is definitely a litmus test of their performance levels
Leinster’s James Culhane keen to push on after two seasons of stop-start
Emerging Ireland captain fully fit and ready to challenge for a regular Leinster starting place and thereby advance his international ambitions
Cathal Forde no longer the quiet man for Connacht as young centre pushes for further recognition
Centre now understands the value of patience after advancing from grassroots rugby to prospect of an Ireland cap
Shayne Bolton’s journey from South Africa can see him flourish with Connacht
Young player is likely to be given a third start against Leinster in Saturday’s URC meeting
Even before the season started Connacht looked like they would be a good watch. And, so far, it has come to pass
‘We need to be positive and brave in how we play. It’s our best formula for success,’ says head coach Peter Wilkins
Tyler Bleyendaal already making his mark at Leinster
Former Munster outhalf joined Leo Cullen’s setup after four seasons with the Hurricanes
Ulster hold on to come out on top against Connacht in Belfast
Connacht manage two bonus points in defeat with Nick Timoney’s late try sealing the 32-27 win for Ulster
Connacht look to keep up winning form as they head to Belfast to tackle Ulster
Richie Murphy’s Ulster side looking to get back to winning ways after bac-to-back defeats in South Africa
Ciarán Fitzgerald: ‘The IRFU has produced a model the world of rugby envies’
As he prepares to mark a special occasion for rugby in Galway, the former Ireland captain reflects on his student days, Connacht’s dashing style and the significance of the recent win in South Africa for Andy Farrell’s team
Leinster vs Munster: Tom Farrell says move was a ‘no-brainer’
Ex-Connacht centre on prospect of playing in Saturday’s landmark Croke Park URC game
‘I’ve been through a lot over the last couple of years’: Josh Ioane’s move to Connacht marks new chapter
New Zealander made his try-scoring debut for Connacht against Munster
No family allegiances as father welcomes son to Kingspan for Ulster-Connacht clash
Ben Murphy, set to feature for Connacht at scrumhalf, is the son of Ulster head coach Richie Murphy
Connacht welcome back several key players for trip to Belfast
Head coach Pete Wilkins believes victories over Scarlets and Sharks show his side has learned how to eke out a win
‘I’m not sure we would have won that game this time last year’: Connacht happy with hard-fought win
Connacht beat Scarlets 23-24 in URC third round
Connacht leave it late to secure important away win over Scarlets
Hard-earned victory for the visitors by a single point against spirited Welsh opposition
Cathal Forde’s talent and versatility an asset as Connacht welcome back Bundee Aki for visit to Scarlets
The 23-year-old Forde is one of several excellent young centre prospects for Ireland
Bundee Aki to make URC season debut for Connacht against Scarlets
Aki and Jack Carty will make their first appearance of the season
Bundee Aki in line to make Connacht return for tough away trip to Scarlets
Pete Wilkins says Ireland centre is just the kind of player required for a match ‘not for the faint-hearted’
Gerry Thornley: Corinthians find their path by putting faith in youth
At a time when under-20 sides in Irish clubs are in alarming decline, the Galway club is bucking the trend in extraordinary style
Connacht savour heroic comeback as Munster taste historic defeat
Ulster take bonus point and lessons from tough loss to Lions in South Africa
Half-time reset pays off as Connacht recover from vicious Sharks attack
The home side trailed 27-7 at half-time before turning the game on its head in the second half in Galway
Santiago Cordero: When I arrived at Connacht it was snowing. They told me ‘this never happens’. But I just liked Galway
One of the wandering minstrels of rugby, Argentina international Santi Cordero feels ‘very lucky’ to call Galway his latest home
Connacht eye up first catch of the season as the Sharks arrive in Galway Bay
South African side arrive in Ireland for their first URC match of the season fresh from winning Currie Cup
Billy Burns sidelined for Zebre clash as Munster make four changes from Connacht win
The outhalf picked up a shoulder injury against Connacht last weekend
Piers O’Conor already feeling right at home with Connacht
Versatile former Wasps and Bristol Bears stalwart welcoming the opportunity to contribute to the expansive brand of rugby favoured by Pete Wilkins’ side
Pete Wilkins says if Connacht perform then atmosphere will take care of itself
Sharks come to Galway as recently-crowned Currie Cup champions
Connacht’s Pete Wilkins allays concerns on Santiago Cordero injury
‘Good chance’ of Finlay Bealham being involved against Sharks, with Aki more likely to return the following week
Wilkins excited by Connacht’s attacking brio despite narrow loss to Munster
Head coach says Connacht aim to build on spectacular display at Thomond Park
Munster have the last word in riveting rollercoaster
Plenty of positives to take for both sides following enthralling opening URC encounter at Thomond Park
Ireland are back on top of the world amid positive opening weekend for provinces
Leinster and Ulster show true grit to grind out victories over Scottish opposition while Munster and Connacht produce a classic at Thomond Park
Graham Rowntree admits ‘relief’ after Munster open campaign with Connacht win
Head coach confirms shoulder injury to Billy Burns on his competitive debut for Munster
Munster edge Connacht in barnstorming 10-try opening weekend derby
Munster take five points but injury to outhalf Billy Burns looks to be a concern
Fresh faces on show as Munster welcome Connacht for URC opener
Junior Springbok Thaakir Abrahams and Argentinian international Santiago Cordero worth watching out for
Rugby fixtures 2024/2025: Ireland matches and major tournament dates for the season
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season
Lions intrigue and lingering heartache make Ireland-England the standout match of the campaign ahead
The URC gets more brutal every year, writes Gerry Thornley
With less experience but plenty of X-factor, Connacht should be fun to watch this season
Qualifying for the Champions Cup is an achievable goal for Connacht
New Connacht captain Cian Prendergast to bring ‘degree of freshness’ in hunt for top-eight URC finish
Connacht finished 11th in last season’s United Rugby Championship
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