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This week
30th November 2025 - 6th December 2025
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'I've always loved playing 15' - Versatile Sam Gilbert settling into life at Connacht
4 Dec
3.2k
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Setback
Mack Hansen a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing surgery on foot injury
Hansen expected to miss months, rather than weeks, as he rehabs latest foot injury.
2 Dec
2.9k
17
Bath Time
Farrell ready to lead Munster charge against 'one of the best back lines in the Premiership'
2 Dec
4.4k
5
Tax
Galway GAA set aside €150,000 to cover potential tax liabilities following audit
2 Dec
1.6k
new arrival
'I think it's considered a very good start,' - Ala’alatoa getting to grips with Munster life
1 Dec
5.8k
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Last week
23rd November 2025 - 6th December 2025
comprehensive
Five-try Connacht outgun Sharks with bonus point victory
It was a second win of Stuart Lancaster’s reign as Connacht dominated in Dexcom Stadium.
29 Nov
5.6k
36
Irish Eye
Keep doing what you're doing: Andy Farrell's message to Connacht's Darragh Murray
27 Nov
6.8k
15
Last month
November 2025
Firepower
Fionn McDonagh brace helps Moycullen to Connacht final showdown with St Brigid’s
16 Nov
4.3k
0
useful exercise
McMillan: Argentina XV game helps Munster build depth
2 Nov
3.5k
8
Galway SHC
Loughrea seal back-to-back Galway hurling titles after holding off late St Thomas' rally
1 Nov
2.7k
3
October
October 2025
Tribute
Maigh Cuilinn dedicate county title success to late manager Don Connellan
26 Oct
1.7k
0
The West's awake
Maigh Cuilinn find another gear late on to clinch third Galway SFC title in six years
25 Oct
3.7k
2
Reaction
'You can't criticise players for trying to stop them from scoring': Lancaster on Mack Hansen injury
20 Oct
4.9k
7
Caolin's Call
'Hungry' Caolin Blade isn't going to Ireland camp just to make up the numbers
19 Oct
2.6k
18
URC
Connacht buoyed by Lions but fall agonisingly short against Bulls
17 Oct
6.7k
96
Reaction
'Fight to the bitter end' - McMillan hails Munster's bench press
Munster beat Edinburgh 20-19 to maintain their perfect start to the season under their new Kiwi coach.
11 Oct
4.8k
40
In form
Crowley: Ireland selection not 'driving factor' for strong start to season
6 Oct
3.9k
16
September
September 2025
Connacht
Jack Carty explains why he's 'buzzing' to work with Stuart Lancaster every day
29 Sep
3.6k
7
Connacht
'The number of try-saving tackles we made last season... I think we've equaled it in one game'
29 Sep
4.4k
11
URC
Connacht's Stuart Lancaster era opens with brilliant bonus-point win against Benetton
27 Sep
6.9k
38
Opportunity
'There's probably a spot there. It's up for grabs' - Caolin Blade eyes more Ireland caps
26 Sep
2.2k
6
Support
Connacht will have fewer than 4,000 fans for home games for half the season
23 Sep
7.5k
13
New Era
Lancaster says sole focus is on Connacht and no discussions about Ireland
22 Sep
3.6k
2
Changes
'It's got everything I need' - Lancaster beams about Connacht's High Performance Centre
17 Sep
7.5k
12
This year
2025
Wrap
Louth to face Antrim in All-Ireland Junior final as Tyrone face Laois in Intermediate decider
13 Jul
1.2k
0
LGFA intermediate championship
Drama aplenty as Laois, Tyrone, Monaghan and Westmeath advance to final four
29 Jun
1.6k
0
Ladies Football
Dublin strike eight goals to book quarter-final place, Kerry and Galway also progress
15 Jun
2.2k
0
GAA
'They despise me' - Davy Fitz hits out at officials and plans to bring complaint to Croke Park
18 May
4.1k
10
URC
Connacht finish disappointing season with win over Zebre
17 May
3.5k
20
Slump
Connacht's season continues to peter out as Edinburgh keep play-off hopes alive
10 May
5.4k
25
Every Little Helps
Prendergast hoping Boyd's Northampton stardust can rub off on Munster
6 May
6.1k
16
One More Year
'Prendo brought me in to see the HPC and I was like, 'Can I really be anywhere else?''
6 May
6.7k
1
looking ahead
'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby
5 May
5.2k
12
Rugby
Lawler says Munster have parked referee controversy as they focus on URC qualification
21 Apr
4.1k
11
Tribesmen
Galway reach 10th Connacht final in a row after nine-point win over Roscommon
20 Apr
3.9k
4
aggrieved
Munster left to rue major referee error in narrow Bulls defeat
The referee said ‘there are too many rules in this game’ when admitting Munster had been wrongly reduced to 14 men for 14 minutes of action.
19 Apr
14.1k
59
Regrets
Frustration for Connacht as they let chance for Challenge Cup glory slip
12 Apr
8.5k
44
Division 1 Football League
Kerry impress as Galway win sends them into league final
23 Mar
5.1k
19
LGFA
Galway and Cork rubber-stamp return to Division 1
23 Mar
1.7k
0
Boost
Craig Casey set for Munster return at home of Mayo GAA
19 Mar
6.0k
21
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