Connacht Rugby

Champions & Challenge Cup COVID Timeline Update

A look at all the squad updates throughout the week as some Champions Cup & Challenge Cup fixtures get axed.   Monday Updates   Montpellier vs Leinster:   Leinster...

HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Stade Francais

Carty inspires Connacht to victory

Connacht Rugby captain Jack Carty produced a hat-trick of assists and kicked six points as Andy Friend’s side beat Stade Français Paris 36-9 in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon.   The...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1

Just four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points.   Scarlets had to forfeit...

Leicester top Bordeaux with late Ford penalty

A 77th minute penalty from Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford was ultimately the deciding factor as the two-time Heineken Champions Cup winners left the South of France with a 16-13 win over Union...

Connacht head coach Andy Friend previews their 2021/22 Heineken Champions Cup campaign.

Connacht captain Jarred Butler previews their 2021/22 Heineken Champions Cup campaign.

Leinster Injury Update

Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup, Round 1 games against Bath Rugby in Aviva Stadium.     Jamison Gibson-Park is returning to full training having...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leinster Rugby v Connacht Rugby

Sexton Ruled out as Carty joins Ireland Squad ahead of Pumas Fixture

Captain Johnny Sexton twisted a knee and ankle against NZ at the weekend which will rule him out of action for between 4-6 weeks. The Ireland captain will remain with the squad this week as the team prepares...