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Sunday 24 September 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Connacht

This month
September 2023
# Tonga
'We loved our time with Connacht, we wanted to stay longer'
Tonga centre Pita Ahki benefitted from World Rugby changing its eligibility laws.
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Sep 13th 2023, 3:09 PM
Last month
August 2023
# western way
Connacht to host Munster in pre-season friendly next month
It will be Pete Wilkins’ first home game in charge.
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Aug 14th 2023, 5:28 PM
May
May 2023
# Pen to Paper
Connacht announce signing of JJ Hanrahan from the Dragons
Hanrahan previously spent seven years with Munster across two periods.
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May 19th 2023, 4:30 PM
# Rugby
Defending champions Stormers outclass gutsy Connacht to return to URC final
Andy Friend’s side fought all the way to the end in Cape Town.
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May 13th 2023, 5:27 PM
# Still On Top
Defending champions Stormers outclass gutsy Connacht to return to URC final
Andy Friend’s side fought all the way to the end in Cape Town.
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May 13th 2023, 5:12 PM
# Roscommon People
Rossies lead the way for Connacht charge in Cape Town
Connacht’s Niall Murray admits he doesn’t remember the 2016 Pro12 win – he was too busy playing Gaelic football.
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May 10th 2023, 3:42 PM
# Friendy
Andy Friend will be missed in Connacht after an impressive final season
Connacht take on the Stormers in the URC semi-finals this weekend.
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May 9th 2023, 9:13 PM
# Pride
'The likes of Jack Carty know what it means to play for Connacht'
The western province have a small budget but are in the URC semi-finals.
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May 8th 2023, 6:30 AM
# West's awake
'I don’t think many people gave us a chance but we were confident'
Andy Friend and Jack Carty believe Connacht can be better in next weekend’s semi-final.
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May 5th 2023, 10:51 PM
# RISE UP
Connacht rock the URC with stunning win over Ulster to reach semi-finals
Andy Friend’s men were thoroughly deserved winners and will now travel to South Africa.
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May 5th 2023, 9:27 PM
# Key Man
McCloskey was no wonderkid but he has proven to be a totem for Ulster
The 30-year-old will be important again as Connacht visit Belfast tomorrow night.
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May 4th 2023, 7:36 PM
# Team news
Herring to equal Ulster record as Connacht include big hitters
The teams have been named for tomorrow’s URC quarter-final in Belfast.
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May 4th 2023, 12:15 PM
# KNOCKOUTS
The Irish derby, Leinster's team rotation, and Munster's red-hot hosts
All four Irish provinces are in URC quarter-final action this weekend.
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May 3rd 2023, 7:43 PM
April
April 2023
# GAA Wrap
Cunningham winner for Cork knocks out Limerick, Tipperary set up semi-final with Clare
In Connacht there were minor football wins for Galway and Roscommon tonight.
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Apr 28th 2023, 9:17 PM
# Irish Abroad
'I have no regrets about my time with Connacht, no ill feelings'
Eoghan Masterson has settled happily into life in the PRO D2 with Aurillac.
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Apr 28th 2023, 10:00 AM
# Aurora Borealis
Spectacular auroral phenomenon seen at select spots across Ireland on Sunday night
Cloud cover meant that not many had the chance to see it.
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Apr 24th 2023, 4:08 PM
# URC
Connacht fail to maintain winning run
Province edged out in Scotstoun while chasing seven league wins in a row.
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Apr 22nd 2023, 10:03 PM
# sob
'When a massive club like Munster come looking for you, it's hard to say no'
24-year-old Exeter centre Sean O’Brien has enjoyed a strong run of form recently.
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Apr 22nd 2023, 5:30 AM
# Podcast
Rugby retirements, Connacht's big blow and Munster's mission
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on another enforced retirement, as well as previewing a big weekend of URC games and Ireland Women’s daunting task against England.
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Apr 21st 2023, 4:01 PM
# Team news
Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki miss Connacht's clash with Glasgow due to illness
Byron Ralston and Cathal Forde start for the western province.
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Apr 21st 2023, 12:17 PM
# Boost
John Porch available for Connacht's clash with Glasgow
Experienced winger has recovered from a calf injury.
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Apr 18th 2023, 12:51 PM
# Hounds
Irish wings Kearney and Byrne set for move to the US with Chicago
The Ireland-capped pair have been strongly linked with a switch to Major League Rugby.
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Apr 18th 2023, 10:37 AM
# statement
Connacht hail Scott Fardy's 'relentless and winning mindset' as he signs two-year deal
The former Australia international will link up as the province’s new defence coach.
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Apr 17th 2023, 10:31 AM
# around the grounds
Brilliant Sligo defeat Mayo in Connacht semi-final, Down book Ulster final place
The Waterford-Clare Munster U20 hurling clash was postponed tonight.
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Apr 12th 2023, 9:16 PM
# On the Move
Former Offaly senior captain moves to Connacht club champions Moycullen
Johnny Moloney has featured for his native Tullamore in recent Offaly county senior finals.
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Apr 12th 2023, 8:29 PM
# On the Line
Debuts, farewells, tours, and drama - Irish provinces set for URC run-in
The closing two regular-season rounds of the league promise to be riveting.
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Apr 12th 2023, 7:30 PM
# a man for all seasons
Tiernan O'Halloran signs up for his 15th season with Connacht
The full-back made his debut in 2009, aged 18.
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Apr 12th 2023, 3:24 PM
# Stars and Stripes
'Organised chaos, Ma'am, but so organised' - The bigger picture of New York's historic win
New York GAA prepares for a special homecoming
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Apr 11th 2023, 7:00 AM
# Rise again
After Connacht setback, Mayo to come back as a different beast
Regroup and go again, that’s all Kevin McStay’s side can do.
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Apr 10th 2023, 12:24 PM
# Roscommon
'You have to enjoy this... We can't wait for Galway!'
Burke in high spirits as Rossies advance to home semi-final
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Apr 9th 2023, 6:39 PM
# Match Report
Roscommon shock Mayo in Castlebar smash and grab
Smith brothers net goals as Rossies invade MacHale Park.
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Apr 9th 2023, 5:41 PM
# around the grounds
Galway advance to Connacht U20 football final as Leinster championship takes shape
Elsewhere, Cork defeated All-Ireland champions Tipperary in their Munster minor hurling clash.
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Apr 4th 2023, 10:28 PM
March
March 2023
# stepping up
'His ceiling is quite high, you can see he’s still adding layers to his game'
Is Davd Hawkshaw a ready made replacement for Jack Carty at 10 for Connacht?
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Mar 30th 2023, 4:06 PM
# Back in action
Aki poised for first Connacht appearance since December
A training ground incident led to speculation about Aki’s future at Connacht, but he is available for this weekend’s clash with Benetton.
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Mar 28th 2023, 2:47 PM
# Analysis
Connacht's Blade pushing hard to break up Ireland's pecking order
The 28-year-old Monivea man showed his qualities once again in Galway last weekend.
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Mar 28th 2023, 1:40 PM
# Hot Stepper
Connacht pull off huge coup with signing of Pumas flyer Cordero
The 29-year-old will join from Bordeaux on a two-season deal this summer.
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Mar 23rd 2023, 11:40 AM
# Champions Again
Connacht rugby powerhouse Sligo Grammar School win back-to-back Senior Cups
They rounded off an unbeaten season with a tough physical test against a young but rapidly-improving Marist College side.
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Mar 22nd 2023, 5:05 PM
# new arrival
Connacht announce signing of Seán O’Brien from Leinster Academy
O’Brien made three professional appearances for Leinster.
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Mar 16th 2023, 11:26 AM
# Central Criminal Court
Woman and her partner given lengthy sentences for rape and abuse of her two young children
Mr Justice Keane said these were ‘deplorable crimes against very young children’ by those charged with their protection.
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Mar 13th 2023, 2:28 PM
# Go West
Connacht back into top half after battling win over the Dragons in Wales
A fourth win in a row for Connacht.
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Mar 4th 2023, 9:54 PM
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