Connacht’s heavy hitters are expected to return this week for a pivotal Pro14 fixture against Ospreys in Wales. Described as a “season shaper” by Connacht’s backs coach, Nigel Carolan, this […]
Connacht rugby
Sunk by Sale Sharks
Callow Connacht conceded a try bonus point win to Sale Sharks in the Challenge Cup at the AJ Bell stadium last Saturday. The Craggy Crew were on hand to mull […]
Sale Preview
Coach Andy Friend renews his relationship with premiership rugby when Connacht take on Sale in the European Challenge Cup second round at the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday (3pm ). […]
Midweek prior to Sale Sharks Away
William Davies chats to Andy Friend and Tom Farrell about the win over Bordeaux-Begles and the huge challenge facing them in Sale on Saturday. He also spoke with Quinn Roux […]
Bordeaux-Begles beaten in Challenge Cup
Connacht got their Challenge Cup campaign off to a solid start with a 12 point victory over Bordeaux-Begles. Alan Deegan, William Davies, Linley MacKenzie and Dave Finn pick over the […]
Bordeaux-Begles preview
Connacht must turn their positivity into points on Saturday when French side Bordeaux-Begles visit the Sportsground for this year’s opening European fixture. Although Sale Sharks are top seeds in pool […]
New Stadium Announcement
Connacht CEO sat down with Linley MacKenzie and gave a detailed interview on the how and why of the stadium plan for the Sportsground. The Craggy Crew gathered to discuss […]
Midweek prior to Bordeaux at home
William Davies spoke to defense coach Pete Wilkins and outhalf Jack Carty at this weeks press conference about the historic win in Belfast, the challenges of Bordeaux and the excitement […]
Connacht reign at Kingspan
Connacht win in Belfast for the first time in the professional era and end a run of 26 away defeats that span 58 years of both the amateur and professional […]
Midweek prior to Ulster
William Davies spoke with Connacht coach Andy Friend and 2nd row Ultan Dillane at the press conference prior to the Ulster match where they were bullish about the Western province’s […]
Schooled by lethal Leinster
A fully loaded Leinster taught Connacht a lesson in ruthless efficiency in both defense and attack as they avenged their defeat from last season. Rob Murphy, Linley MacKenzie, William Davies, […]
Leinster Preview
The battle lines are drawn for the first Pro14 interprovincial of the season when champions Leinster arrive in the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5.15pm ). The Pro14 and European champions […]
Midweek prior to Leinster
The PRO14 continues this weekend with the first inter-provincial of the season as Connacht host Leinster. Host William Davies and Linley MacKenzie bring you all the news from this week’s […]
Scarlets Scuppered
A momentous day at the Sportsground on Saturday saw Connacht come out on top against a strong Scarlets side to win 33-20 and move onto eleven points in the standings, […]
Scarlets Preview
Connacht Rugby coach Andy Friend is targeting the team’s discipline this week after suffering a lop-sided penalty count in their 17-10 defeat to Edinburgh. When Scarlets visit the Galway Sportsground […]