Connacht Rugby

Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record

Over 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...

Grobbelaar returns, Nortje starts as Vodacom Bulls lace up for Jukskei derby

The Vodacom Bulls welcomed the return of Johan Grobbelaar to match fitness. The front-rower had been side-lined since mid-December after picking up an injury when the herd travelled to Lyon in round 2...

Team news: Bristol Bears make five changes for West Country rivals

A sold-out Ashton Gate awaits Bristol Bears on Saturday as they take on West Country rivals Bath Rugby in round 12 of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (3.05pm KO, live on TNT Sports). Pat Lam makes...

Connacht launch past players association

Connacht Rugby have today announced the formation of the Connacht Past Players Association (PPA), a new society that further deepens the connection between the province and our players. The PPA is open...

Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage

Following a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...

Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages

The knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...

European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16

Leinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...

A look at the Champions Cup last 16

Saracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Bristol Bears

Match report: Connacht 8-match losing streak ends with a win over Bristol Bears

It was a disappointing return to Dexcom Stadium for Pat Lam as Connacht Rugby ended their eight-match losing run with a 27-10 demolition of his Bristol Bears in the Investec Challenge Cup. It...