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More bad news for Connacht Rugby as Nathan White is forced to retire

More bad news for Connacht Rugby as Nathan White is forced to retire

Connacht Rugby have announced that Nathan White is to retire from professional rugby based on medical advice following a concussion injury. White played in 58 games over four seasons with Connacht before he was injured in the March win against Leinster at the Sportsground. White, who informed his Connacht team mates of his retirement this

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Join Connacht Rugby Player Jake Heenan for ‘Tackle Your Feelings’

Join Connacht Rugby Player Jake Heenan for ‘Tackle Your Feelings’

The Irish Rugby Union Players’ Association (IRUPA) in partnership with Zurich will host a free mental wellbeing panel discussion as part of its ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ campaign at the G Hotel in Galway on Tuesday, 27th September 2016 from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland The panel will feature Connacht flanker and Tackle Your

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Concussion KOs Denis Buckley for a number of weeks

Concussion KOs Denis Buckley for a number of weeks

Roscommon’s Denis Buckley could be out for a number of weeks after sustaining a concussion in Connacht’s game against Glasgow last Saturday. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Buckley will be monitored and continue to follow the Graduated Return to Play protocols under the supervision of the medical team. As if the heavy defeat to Glasgow Warriors

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3 Rossies named in Connacht Rugby 15 to face Glasgow

3 Rossies named in Connacht Rugby 15 to face Glasgow

Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has named three Roscommon men in his first competitive team of the new Guinness PRO12 season. Picture Credit: ©INPHO/James Crombie His side hosts Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground tomorrow afternoon with kick off 5.15pm live on Sky Sports 1. Denis Buckley (Pictured above), Danny Qualter and Jack Carty are

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Connacht Rugby squad stretched ahead of season opener

Connacht Rugby squad stretched ahead of season opener

The Connacht Rugby squad will be short a number of players for Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 opener with Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground. In the front row Nathan White is continuing his recovery from a head injury arising from concussion sustained last season. Academy prop Conan O’Donnell is nearing a return as he continues to rehab

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