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Rossies named in Connacht Rugby team for crucial play-off

Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Ireland internationals Niyi Adeolokun, Ultan Dillane and Matt Healy have all returned from injury to feature in the Connacht Rugby squad for tomorrow’s Champions Cup play-off semi-final clash with Northampton Saints. Overall Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has made seven personnel changes for the knockout game in Franklin’s Gardens. Niyi

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Carrick RFC to host their AGM this Friday

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All members, players, parents and volunteers are invited to attend the Carrick RFC AGM in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on this Friday, May 19th, at 8pm sharp. The meeting will review the 2016/2017 season, prepare for the summer tag competitions and the 2017/2018 season and hold the election of new officers.

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Buccaneers RFC Player of the Year Nominees revealed

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The nominees have been announced Buccaneers RFC Awards Gala Ball takes place in the Athlone Sheraton Hotel on this Saturday May 13th starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets are keenly priced at €40 per person and should be purchased in advance of what promises to be a very enjoyable occasion. The adult team Player of the

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Athlone 7’s in the City returns to Buccaneers on May 20th

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Athlone 7’s in the City takes place at Dubarry Park on Saturday, May 20th. This is the fifth year that this event is being staged in the home of Buccaneers. Originally an all-female sevens tournament, its growing popularity meant that a Mens event has also taken place for the past two summers. Thanks to the

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Rossies return to Connacht Rugby team to face Munster

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Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Ahead of the final round of Guinness PRO12 action this season, Connacht Rugby head coach Pat Lam has made eleven changes to his side to face Munster at Thomond Park tomorrow. Tiernan O’Halloran, who was today named on the PRO12 Dream Team of the Season, Tom Farrell, Cian Kelleher and Andrew

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Buccaneers RFC win big Winners at Connacht Rugby Awards

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Buccaneers RFC won a handful of awards at the Connacht Rugby Awards Ball in Galway on Sunday night. Following the Pirates Division 1B league title triumph and promotion, Buccaneers RFC Head Coach Brett Wilkinson claimed the Coach of the Year accolade. Jordan Conroy, whose 18 tries were a major contribution to the Athlone side’s success,

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Creggs RFC claim Connacht Under 13 Cup

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Report and Photography by Connacht Rugby Club and Community Unit Creggs RFC had to withstand a late Ballina comeback to claim the Connacht Under 13 Cup after a dramatic Final at the Sportsground. Creggs had led 19-0 as the game entered the final quarter but two converted tries by a valiant Ballina side brought them

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Rossies rested for Connacht Rugby clash with Scarlets

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Ahead of their final Guinness PRO12 home game this season, Connacht Rugby head coach Pat Lam has made ten changes to his side to face Scarlets at the Sportsground tomorrow night (7:35pm). Darragh Leader, who this week signed a new deal with his home province, will start on the right wing for his first game

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Buckley and Carty in Connacht Rugby Team for derby

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Picture Credit: ©INPHO Connacht Rugby captain John Muldoon will play his 300th game for the province when he lines out against Leinster at a sold-out Sportsground tomorrow night. The 34-year-old, who has started 23 games already this season, leads the team featuring four personnel changes from last weekend. Kiltoom’s Jack Carty is handed the reins

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Buccaneers brilliant form continues with win over Shannon

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Buccaneers magnificent title winning Ulster Bank League Division 1B campaign continued on the back pitch at Thomond Park where they defeated Shannon 19-13 yesterday. By Michael Silke In glorious sunshine, this was a terrifically competitive encounter between two teams who relished the firm underfoot conditions. Both teams still had much to play for. Shannon, with

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Buccaneers RFC away to Shannon in penultimate fixture

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The end of a long season is fast approaching and Buccaneers now have just two Ulster Bank League fixtures remaining. Michael Silke previews the action. First up for Buccaneers is a Division 1B trip to Limerick to take on nine times champions Shannon on Saturday; kick off at 2.30 p.m. At time of writing it

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Connacht Rugby ring changes for trip to Edinburgh

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Picture Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has announced his side for tomorrow’s clash away to Edinburgh and it shows seven changes from the side beaten in Zebre last weekend. Ireland internationals Tiernan O’Halloran and Kieran Marmion among the players to be drafted into the starting XV. O’Halloran is set to make

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Carrick RFC Under 11s win Connacht Blitz

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Carrick RFC Under 11’s travelled to Buccaneers’ RFC for their final outing of the season, the Connacht Blitz and it proved to be a great day for the team. Carrick RFC were placed in a group where all the opposition was provided by teams from Galway. First up were Creggs. Carrick started slowly and trailed

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Mixed weekend for Buccaneers RFC Teams

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Connacht Womens Cup Final: Buccaneers 5 Tuam 16 Despite putting in a battling and sustained effort Buccaneers came up short against Tuam in the Connacht Womens Cup final played at The Sportsground, Galway, on Sunday. A final move try put an extra gloss to Tuam’s 16-5 victory but right up to that late, late score,

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Connacht Rugby team for rescheduled Zebre game named

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Picture Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie Connacht Rugby head coach Pat Lam has made five personnel changes to his starting XV to face Zebre in Parma, Italy tomorrow afternoon. With Irish internationals Tiernan O’Halloran and Kieran Marmion on a scheduled rest week, there are enforced changes to the back line. Ireland 7’s player Josh Rowland comes in

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