Connacht Rugby

Warren Gatland Names The 2021 British & Irish Lions Squad

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today named a 37-man squad to tour South Africa for the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series. Gatland has also named Alun Wyn Jones as captain for...

'It's a poor, poor tournament' - O'Driscoll criticises standard of PRO14

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has delivered a brutal assessment of the PRO14 by dubbing it a "poor, poor tournament."   The Irish powerhouses Leinster fell 32-23 to French side La Rochelle...

Leinster Injury Update

Leinster Head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup game against Connacht Rugby on Saturday in the Sportsground.       "Rowan Osborne (hand)...

Dewald Senekal appointed new Connacht Rugby Forwards Coach

Connacht Rugby have confirmed Dewald Senekal will join the province as Forwards Coach from the beginning of the 2021-22 season.       Senekal arrives with extensive coaching experience,...

Brumbies' back Mack Hansen to join Connacht

Brumbies back Mack Hansen has agreed to join Irish club Connacht at the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season.The Canberra-raised Hansen came through the Brumbies system after being first recognised as...

Connacht announce signing of Mack Hansen

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Australian Mack Hansen from Super Rugby side the Brumbies.   Hansen can play across the back three or as out-half and has played a key role in the Brumbies’...

Ulster Rugby Media Briefing | New rules, competitive rugby & Connacht | PRO14 Rainbow Cup

Law Trials Confirmed for Rainbow Cup

Three law variations will be trialled in the Rainbow Cup starting next week, Red Card Replacements, Captain’s Challenge and Goal-line drop-outs all come in to affect for the tournament.   Alan...

2020/21 PRO14 Dream Team Named

The Guinness PRO14 Dream Team for the 2020/21 season has been selected by the media to recognise the most consistent performers in the Championship.   A pool of 75-plus media from across the UK,...

Jimmy Duffy to depart Connacht Rugby at end of the season

Connacht Rugby can confirm Jimmy Duffy will depart the province at the end of the season.       Duffy has held the role of Forwards Coach since June 2015 and was part of the coaching...