John Muldoon plays his 300th competitive match for Connacht on Saturday April 15th 2017 in the Sportsground. Here is a breakdown of the matches that John has scored tries in […]
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Messy Morass in Myreside
Connacht almost let a 22 point lead slip in the last quarter against Edinburgh as they eked out a 3 point win to confirm their place in the playoff to […]
Preview of Edinburgh away match
By Linley MacKenzie It has been a poor couple of weeks for Connacht. Losses to Glasgow and Zebre have been compounded by the nature of the defeats – games which […]
3 stats for the Edinburgh match
Connacht take on Edinburgh in their new home, Myreside, on Friday night. Here are 3 stats for the match This is only the second time that Connacht have not played […]
Zebre 25 Connacht 22 – 1st April 2017
Zebre 25 Connacht 22 The Craggy crew did not get to view this match, so here is the report from the PRO12 site: Zebre recorded their first home win of […]
Zebre away game preview
Preview by Linley MacKenzie This time last year Connacht were working their way to a first Guinness Pro 12 trophy and Champions Cup rugby. Twelve months later they are facing […]
Glasgow 35 Connacht 24 – 24th March 2017
Glasgow 35 Connacht 24 by Rob Murphy at Scotstoun Let’s call a spade a spade, Connacht are simply not a top six side this season. As a result, it is […]
Press Conference pre Glasgow March 2017
Pat Lam on chase for Champions Cup spot Pat Lam on Ireland and the strength of Irish rugby Pat Lam on Glasgow match Jack Carty
3 stats for the Glasgow match – March 2017
Here are 3 stats for the match against Glasgow in Scotstoun: This is Connacht’s 300th match in the PRO12/Celtic League Connacht have not won in Scotstoun in 4 attempts Ian […]
Connacht 33 Zebre 3 – 3rd March 2017
Connacht 33 Zebre 3 By Rob Murphy at the Sportsground In normal run of the mill conditions, this game would have been a lot less dramatic and a lot more […]
3 stats for the Zebre match – March 2017
Here are 3 stats for the Connacht v Zebre match: 4 of John Cooney’s 7 tries for Connacht have come against Zebre Connacht have scored a try bonus in their last […]
Treviso 19 Connacht 34 – 26 February 2017
Treviso 19 Connacht 34 While Sunday’s bonus point win on the east coast of Italy was facile to say the least, the performance will have added to the sense that […]
5 Stats for the Treviso match – Feb 2017
Here are 5 stats for the Connacht v Treviso fixture: Connacht have only ever won twice in Treviso: September 2011: Treviso 9 Connacht 11 Try – Rodney Ah You Penalties – […]
Connacht 14 Dragons 9 – 18 February 2017
Connacht 14 Dragons 9 By Rob Murphy at the Sportsground After a needlessly complicated performance on Saturday night Connacht really do look like a team that is overly consumed with […]
Dragons home game Preview
Connacht’s chase for Champions Cup rugby continues at the Galway Sportsground with the Newport Gwent Dragons’ visit on Saturday (7.35pm ). by Linley McKenzie Pat Lam’s squad is expecting a […]