Connacht Rugby

IRFU Volkswagen Tag Draw Winners Announced

Thanks to their participation in our Player Survey, five winners of exclusive IRFU Volkswagen Tag Competition Draw prizes were announced today. These lucky folk will be at one of the 2014 GUINNESS Series...

Ulster Bank League Division 1A Final Set For Aviva Stadium Debut

The IRFU have confirmed that the Ulster Bank League Division 1A final will be played at the Aviva Stadium for the very first time on Saturday May 9, 2015.

Buckley Delighted With Connacht's Winning Start

Prop Denis Buckley turned in a man-of-the-match performance as Connacht overcame the Dragons 16-11 in their opening GUINNESS PRO12 game. He gave his reaction to Rob Murphy afterwards.

Leinster And Munster Begin Women's Interpros In Winning Fashion

Defending champions Leinster and arch rivals Munster recorded opening victories in the IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship on Saturday, with both sides winning on the road. Kate Rowan reviews the...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Newport Gwent Dragons

Lam battles nerves as Connacht defeat Dragons

Head coach Pat Lam admitted to suffering a bout of nerves as he watched his Connacht side hold on for a 16-11 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in their GUINNESS PRO12 opener at the Sportsground.

Late Leinster fightback not enough

Glasgow 22 Leinster 20 Glasgow gained revenge for defeat in last season’s play-offs with a 22-20 Guinness PRO12 win over Leinster at Scotstoun Stadium.

Connacht start season on winning note

Connacht 16 Dragons 11 Connacht opened the new Guinness PRO12 campaign with an encouraging 16-11 victory over the Newport Gwent Dragons in Galway.

Hogg Has Final Say As Leinster Comeback Falls Short

Leinster came alive in the closing stages of this GUINNESS PRO12 opener with tries from Jack McGrath and Tom Denton, but they were denied a smash-and-grab victory by Stuart Hogg's injury-time penalty.

Connacht Young Guns Enjoy Winning Start

Connacht opened the new GUINNESS PRO12 campaign with an encouraging two-try victory over the Newport Gwent Dragons in Galway.