'The Pro12 Grand Final just led in lovely to the wedding'
8 years ago by Irish IndependentIt's amazing how much has changed at Connacht since Ronan Loughney made three replacement appearances in his debut season of 2005-06.
We weren't complacent, insists Loughney
8 years ago by Irish IndependentConnacht prop Ronan Loughney insists there was no sense of complacency as the Pro12 champions fell to a six-try defeat as they launched the defence of their crown last weekend.
Connacht squad depart for pre-season camp in France
8 years ago by Connacht RugbyThe Connacht squad have this morning left for a five day training camp in the South of France. There are six Academy players included in the traveling squad as well as new recruits Eoin Griffin,...
Connacht Rugby squad injury update
8 years ago by ConnachtAhead of the semi-final clash against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, the Connacht Rugby team provided the following squad update: - Prop Ronan Loughney has recovered from the shoulder injury sustained...
Irish Rugby Player of the Year Nominees Announced
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best (Ulster), Robbie Henshaw (Connacht), Jack McGrath (Leinster) and CJ Stander (Munster) have been nominated for IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year Award, making it the first time that players...
Chance of glory driving veteran prop to hit new heights
8 years ago by Irish IndependentAfter ten seasons with Connacht in the doldrums of the Pro12, Ronan Loughney could have been forgiven for thinking that his day would never come.
Sunday Wrap-Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCracking day of rugby today with 5 games across 3 different competitions. We take a look at the action from the Champions Cup, Aviva Premiership and the PRO 12.Champions CupFirst game of the day saw Oyonnax...
Preview: Cardiff Blues vs Connacht
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues vs Connacht, 19:05, TG4, BBC WalesConnacht travel to Cardiff tonight in high spirits off the back of a famous win over Munster last weekend.Pat Lam's men sit in top spot and ahead of the...
Loughney: Lam is making us too hot to handle
8 years ago by Irish IndependentThe sublime skills displayed by Connacht in their win over Munster on Saturday can be traced back to an unique decision made by Pat Lam in his first few months in charge, according to long-serving prop...
Connacht bring in scrum-half Cooney
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsConnacht coach Pat Lam has made one change for the Pro12 encounter against bottom club Zebre in Italy. John Cooney comes in for Kieran Marmion at scrum-half as eight-placed Connacht chase a place...
