Buccaneers RFC is proud to host a night with Robbie Henshaw in “The Bounty” this Friday, September 30th. Robbie will be interviewed by RTE Rugby Commentator Michael Corcoran on his rapid rise from fledgling schoolboy and Buccaneers RFC player to winning the PRO12 title with Connacht and being one of Ireland’s stars in the Rugby …
We look back on the weekend’s action from the Roscommon Sports scene and beyond, including Gaelic Games, Soccer, Rugby, Cycling and Camogie. Handball It was a great weekend for underage Handball with Roscommon claiming six titles at the Connacht 60×30 Finals. Unfortunately it wasn’t a good weekend for the Adult Doubles in action. Read Aengus …
Buccaneers RFC made a very disappointing start to this season’s Ulster Bank League Division 1B when they went down 35-13 to Ballynahinch at Ballymacarn Park on Saturday. On a beautiful sunny afternoon, it took this game some time to catch fire before Hinch, making fewer errors than the visitors, forged a bonus point victory. Their …
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Once again two Roscommon men feature in the Connacht Rugby team to face Zebre in the first away game of the season. Head coach Pat Lam has made six personnel changes to the side that lined out against Ospreys at the Sportsground last weekend. Picture Credit: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Up front, Denis Buckley returns from injury …
Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the recruitment of Auckland utility back Stacey Ili. 25-year-old Ili has been part of the Auckland Rugby set up since 2012, playing both 7’s and 15’s with the provincial side. He joins Connacht as a utility back who can cover midfield and the back three and will arrive …
There was more bad news for Pat Lam and the Connacht Rugby squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 game away to Zebre when the extend of recent injuries were confirmed. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Danie Poolman sustained a concussion in the Ospreys game and will follow the Graduated Return to Play protocols. Summer signing Josh …
The Connacht Rugby team to face Ospreys in round 2 of the Guinness PRO12 has been named and features four changes to the side that lined out at the Sportsground last weekend. From a Roscommon perspective there is good news as Jack Carty and Danny Qualter retain their places. Ireland internationals Tiernan O’Halloran and Kieran …
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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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Despite the terrible weather was a busy weekend on the Roscommon Sports scene and we looked back on the action. Picture Credit: GAA Handball Handball Roscommon town native and former St Comans player Hilary Rushe won the US 3-Wall Nationals Ladies Open title in Toledo. Closer to home, Damien Martin and Rikki O’Gara qualified for …
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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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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Mazda Ireland is pleased to announce the continuation of its sponsorship of Guinness Pro12 Champions, Connacht Rugby and the addition of local hero, Captain John Muldoon has been appointed as the Official Mazda Brand Ambassador. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Pictured at the announcement, alongside the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 are Mazda Brand Ambassadors John …
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Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced that Ireland international Finlay Bealham has signed a contract extension. The new contract will see the 24-year-old prop, who was first capped for Ireland in this year’s 6 Nations, play at the Sportsground until at least the summer of 2019. Picture Credit: ©INPHO/James Crombie Bealham earned a contract …
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The Connacht Rugby squad which departed Ireland yesterday for a five day training camp in the South of France featured four Roscommon connections. Picture Credit: ©INPHO/James Crombie Pat Lam’s men will also take part in the Challenge Vaquerin in Saint-Affrique with a game against Top 14 side Montpellier tomorrow (Thursday August 11th) at 8pm local …
Connacht Rugby and BLK today unveiled the new Connacht Rugby home jersey, which is now available in Elverys Intersport stores nationwide and online. Picture Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie Roscommon’s Denis Buckley was joined by Niyi Adeolokun and Jake Heenan at the Sportsground this morning to launch the new range. BLK, in its fourth year as Connacht …
