Connacht
# connacht - Friday 17 May, 2013
Galway v Mayo, Connacht SFC quarter-final match guide
The first glamour match of the 2013 campaign takes place in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.
# connacht - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Andy Moran ‘ready to go’ if needed for cameo against Galway
The Mayo forward could yet play some part in Mayo’s championship opener this month.
# connacht - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Leitrim cruise to Championship win in New York
There ain’t no love in the heart of the Senior Football Championship.
# connacht - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Check out this brilliant tribute to Connacht’s outgoing coach Eric Elwood
Johnny O’Connor, Gavin Duffy and Tiernan O’Hallornan pay tribute to the man who is soon to be replaced by Pat Lam.
# connacht - Friday 19 April, 2013
Pro12 report: Ulster maintain pace at summit with bonus point in Connacht
The league leaders rode out Connacht’s first half storm with five different try-scorers.
# connacht - Friday 12 April, 2013
‘Henshaw is a rapid guy and an elusive runner’ – Tim Visser
High praise for the Connacht fullback from the Pro12′s leading tryscorer three years in succession.
# connacht - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Pat Lam settles into life at Connacht as players begin to drop like flies
The New Zealander expanded on his rugby philosophies, which hopefully includes decent player management.
# connacht - Monday 8 April, 2013
Connacht lose another stalwart as hooker ‘Flav’ calls it a day
The westerners will say goodbye to another bald legend at season’s end.
# connacht - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Pat Lam wants to settle into Galway life… here’s 8 suggestions for Connacht’s new boss
Supermacs, Buckfast at Spanish Arch and the slides in Salthill. You’re welcome, Pat.
Shop Street and roundabouts: Pat Lam gets down to rugby business at Connacht
The sun shone on the Kiwi as he scoped out Galway. Nature has a sense of humour too.
# connacht - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
IRFU confirm Declan Kidney exit
Gert Smal, Les Kiss and Anthony Foley will coach Ireland on this summer’s tour of North America.
# connacht - Monday 1 April, 2013
Amlin Challenge Cup: Sexton has ‘outside chance’ of facing Wasps
Meanwhile, Connacht have snapped up Lansdowne number 10 Craig Ronaldson on a one-year contract.
# connacht - Friday 29 March, 2013
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Connacht are playing for positions, Ulster and Leinster for top spot and Munster for play-off survival
# connacht - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
4 of the finest rugby moments from the retiring Johnny ‘Concrete’ O’Connor
The Connacht flanker announced he is to step away from the professional game today.
# connacht - Friday 22 March, 2013
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Dry your international tears and get back to the warm glow of inter-provincial rugby.
# connacht - Thursday 21 March, 2013
In full swing: 11 great reasons to watch provincial rugby this weekend
Number one: because Paulie says so.
‘No time for soul searching’ – Holland urges Munster’s 6 Nations stars on
Ulster have also named their Pro12 team for this weekend. It features the names Jackson, Payne and Muller.
Bad weather ahead as weather warnings come into effect
Snow and ice is expected in Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal over the coming days.
# connacht - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
O’Connell in the frame for Harlequins 1/4 final but Zebo ‘highly unlikely’
Munster coach Rob Penney is counting the cost of an attritional Ireland Six Nations campaign.
# connacht - Sunday 17 March, 2013
The 8 signs you’re a Munster Rugby fan
PJ’s, All Blacks and blagging your way into away games.
# connacht - Friday 15 March, 2013
The 8 signs you’re a Connacht Rugby fan
The Wesht’s Awake, and so on…
# connacht - Thursday 14 March, 2013
The 8 signs you’re a Leinster Rugby fan
It’s not all frappuccinos and alpaca-wool scarves.
# connacht - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
‘Onus is on players to close these games out’ – Mike McCarthy on 2nd half woes
The Connacht forward made his first start as lock when he was 30 but swiftly became an integral part of the Ireland XV.
# connacht - Friday 1 March, 2013
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
The season is coming around for a final lap, time for our provinces to position themselves for the play-off mix.
‘We used to do weights training in a little shed’ – O’Halloran on Connacht’s rise
The Galwegian winger has seen a lot of positive changes in his seven years at the Sportsground.
# connacht - Thursday 28 February, 2013
VIDEO: Connacht want your help locating a World Cup winning captain
With the help of their supporters, the westerners want to groom future Henshaws and Marmions for Test success.
Make or break: Jackson named outhalf for Ulster’s Italian date
Leinster and Connacht have also named their team for Friday’s Pro12 matches.
# connacht - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Connacht target highest ever league finish as fitting Elwood send-off
The westerners are in flying form after deposing of Welsh opponents for the second week running.
# connacht - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Here’s your ‘perk of being a rising international star’ pic of the day
Two Irish backs have got some new wheels, and they’re not afraid to show it.
# connacht - Friday 15 February, 2013
Parks’ life: Flawless fly-half guides Connacht to win over champions
The Ospreys found the going too tough out west, but not as tough as the Dragons found Glasgow.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
The Six Nations may be tucked up in bed, but Ulster and Leinster welcome Italian opposition while Connacht and Munster take on the Welsh.
# connacht - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Supporting Irish cast set for Pro12 duty ahead of Scotland clash
It may be Ladies Night at the RDS this Saturday but Leinster are expected to give some of their leading men a chance to shine.
# connacht - Friday 8 February, 2013
Pro12 wrap: Ulster, Connacht fall to Welsh as Leinster impress in Cardiff
As if a home defeat wasn’t bad enough for the league leaders, Ruan Pienaar left the field injured in the second half.
# connacht - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Pro12: Muller commits to Ulster while Munster regret cutting ‘Strings’ loose
Connacht will be say goodbye to another coach this summer and Eoin O’Malley is ready for an overdue comeback.
# connacht - Monday 21 January, 2013
Elwood plans February league climb after Heineken Cup swansong
The focus now switches to league action and Connacht are keen to build on their weekend win.
# connacht - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Sleet and snow expected tonight as Met Éireann issues weather warning
Airlines have cancelled a number of flights to London and mainland Europe due to snowfall.
# connacht - Friday 18 January, 2013
Heineken Cup: ‘Quins perfect record in tact after Biarritz mudbath
Conor O’Shea’s side finished their pool campaign with a win in Biarritz.
Heineken Cup Cheat Sheet: your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Even four wins from four may not be enough for our provinces.
# connacht - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Parks return gives Connacht great chance to go out on a high
The Scottish international returns to the starting XV for the Friday visit of Zebre.
# connacht - Monday 14 January, 2013
FBD League: Leitrim, Sligo and Galway maintain winning runs
Sligo and Galway will fight it out for top spot in Section A while Leitrim lead the way in Section B.



























































