Montpellier loss can prepare Connacht for South Africa tests, says Lancaster Head coach says a top-eight finish is the priority now for the western province.

Montpellier loss can prepare Connacht for South Africa tests, says Lancaster (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #StuartLancaster #Montpellier

Lancaster laments yellow cards as Connacht's winning run is snapped in southern France The western province were beaten 45-22 by Montpellier in their Challenge Cup quarter-final.

Lancaster laments yellow cards as Connacht's winning run is snapped in southern France (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #ChallengeCup #Montpellier

Montpellier trip is the biggest ask of Connacht's impressive run Stuart Lancaster’s men are in action at Septeo Stadium from 12.30pm Irish time.

Montpellier trip is the biggest ask of Connacht's impressive run (✍️@rugby_ie) #MontpellierTrip #ConnachtRugby #StuartLancaster

Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier - The Irish Times Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier  The Irish Times

Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #ConnachtRugby #ChallengeCup #Montpellier

Cian Prendergast to make 100th Connacht appearance in Challenge Cup quarter-final Stauart Lancaster has made four changes from the team that beat the Sharks last week.

Cian Prendergast to make 100th Connacht appearance in Challenge Cup quarter-final (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #ChallengeCup #RugbyLeague

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht Connacht’s record points scorer has been excellent in recent wins for the province.

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #JackCarty #RugbyUnion

a good few coming of the injured list at the right time of year

big game in Montpellier ahead
and a challenging URC run in so need as many fit bodies as possible

#ConnachtRugby #ChallengeCupRugby #URCgo #BKTURC

Lancaster: Connacht centre Forde has same attributes as Henshaw The 24-year-old was excellent as the province beat The Sharks on Friday night.

Lancaster: Connacht centre Forde has same attributes as Henshaw (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #RugbyUnion #Sport

Prendergast returns as Connacht rotate for Sharks Cian Prendergast returns to captain Connacht for Friday's EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Sharks at Dexcom Stadium, as Stuart Lancaster makes seven changes from the team that defeated Ospreys last week.

Prendergast returns as Connacht rotate for Sharks (✍️@RTErugby) #ConnachtRugby #EPCRChallengeCup #RugbyUnion

Cian Prendergast back to captain Connacht for knockout clash with Sharks Western province have gone for a 5:3 split on the bench which includes Finlay Bealham.

Cian Prendergast back to captain Connacht for knockout clash with Sharks (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #CianPrendergast #KnockoutClash

Lancaster: Connacht did everything they could to keep Matthew Devine The scrum-half joins Ulster in the summer on a one-year deal.

Lancaster: Connacht did everything they could to keep Matthew Devine (✍️@rugby_ie) #MatthewDevine #ConnachtRugby #UlsterRugby

Connacht's record scorer Carty to retire at end of season Connacht's all-time record points scorer Jack Carty has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Connacht's record scorer Carty to retire at end of season (✍️@RTErugby) #JackCarty #ConnachtRugby #RugbyRetirement

Connacht's Jack Carty to retire at the end of the season The out-half is the province’s all-time record points scorer.

Connacht's Jack Carty to retire at the end of the season (✍️@rugby_ie) #JackCarty #ConnachtRugby #RugbyRetirement

Connachts counter attack showing where rugby is trending especially at an international level which means that Counter attack is the weeks an Chuid Gaeilge

#BKTURC #URCgo #ConnachtRugby #Rugby #Gaeilge

A 6:2 split on the bench aswell to add real impact and physicality!!
#CONvSCA #BKTURC #URCgo #ConnachtRugby #WestIsBest

a 25 minute POTM performance by Cian Prendergast

absolutely superb stuff game defining and winning moments from the second he stepped onto the pitch

#ConnachtRugby #URCgo

Connacht attack coach Seib to leave at end of season Connacht attack coach Rod Seib is to leave the province at the end of the season, the club have announced.

Connacht attack coach Seib to leave at end of season (✍️@RTErugby) #ConnachtRugby #RodSeib #URC

Congratulations to Connacht Rugby 👏 (📹@URCOfficial) #ConnachtRugby #Rugby #Sports

Stuart Lancaster interview Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joins JT and Gav to discuss life in Galway, his aims with the western province, his coaching life so far, kicking contests versus phase attack, the Six Nations, and rugby officiating.

Stuart Lancaster interview (✍️@rugby_ie) #StuartLancaster #ConnachtRugby #Galway

Stuart Lancaster interview Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joins JT and Gav to discuss life in Galway, his aims with the western province, his coaching life so far, kicking contests versus phase attack, the Six Nations, and rugby officiating. --- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart Lancaster interview (🎙️@rugby_ie) #StuartLancaster #ConnachtRugby #SixNations

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre Western province kicked on after a poor first half where they failed to score.

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #ZebreRugby #RugbyUnion

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts Fiachna Barrett, Seán Naughton and Matthew Victory have all been rewarded for their progress.

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #RugbyAcademy #ProContracts

Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals Both players have signed two-year deals.

Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals (✍️@rugby_ie) #ConnachtRugby #ShayneBolton #SeanOBrien

Bundee Aki Facing Misconduct Complaint Connacht Rugby’s Bundee Aki will appear in front of an Independent Disciplinary Committee in relation to a Misconduct Complaint made against him under the URC Disciplinary Rules. After the Round 10…

Bundee is facing a disciplinary hearing over a misconduct complaint
#URCgo #ConnachtRugby #IrishRugby
the2ndrow.com/2026/01/28/b...

Will Connors set for move to Connacht in the summer 9-times capped International set to link up with Stuart Lancaster once more.

Will Connors set for move to Connacht in the summer (✍️@rugby_ie) #WillConnors #ConnachtRugby #RugbyTransfer

Lancaster has ingredients for Connacht success With new and improved facilities, top quality coaching and talent development, Connacht have the ingredients to show the tangible benefits expected under Stuart Lancaster, writes Jonny Holland.

Lancaster has ingredients for Connacht success (✍️@RTErugby) #ConnachtRugby #StuartLancaster #RugbySuccess

How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 years - The Irish Times How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 years  The Irish Times

How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 years - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #ConnachtRugby #IRFU #RugbyCommunity

Connacht lose to Leinster but begin a new chapter. It was the official opening of the new Dexcom Stadium and Connacht perform well but unfortunately lose out to Leinster. We recap the performance and give our thoughts on what was a special day for Connacht.

Connacht lose to Leinster but begin a new chapter. (🎙️@MasterOfNonePod) #ConnachtRugby #Leinster #RugbyUnion

Cinderella province no more: Excitement palpable as Connacht host Leinster at transformed home - The Irish Times Cinderella province no more: Excitement palpable as Connacht host Leinster at transformed home  The Irish Times

Cinderella province no more: Excitement palpable as Connacht host Leinster at transformed home - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #CinderellaProvince #ConnachtRugby #LeinsterRugby

Team news: New Connacht half-backs, debut for Smyth Connacht have opted for a new half-back pairing for Saturday's historic BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Leinster at a sold-out Dexcom Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm).

Team news: New Connacht half-backs, debut for Smyth (✍️@RTErugby) #ConnachtRugby #RugbyChampionship #Leinster