Sportsground
# sportsground - Thursday 18 April, 2013
‘I was fortunate enough to play with the man’ – Bell on Eric Elwood
The former Ireland teammates will be hoping for different results in Friday’s Pro12 clash.
# sportsground - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
‘If I was Warren Gatland, I’d be taking Tommy Bowe on tour’
Ulster’s backs coach Jonny Bell knows how it feels to be awaiting an important Lions squad announcement.
# sportsground - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Pat Lam settles into life at Connacht as players begin to drop like flies
The New Zealander expanded on his rugby philosophies, which hopefully includes decent player management.
# sportsground - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Connacht want your money in €50k crowd funding campaign — and here’s what you’ll get
Fancy a thank you note from Eric Elwood? Or a brick in the wall at the Sportsground?
# sportsground - Friday 15 February, 2013
Parks’ life: Flawless fly-half guides Connacht to win over champions
The Ospreys found the going too tough out west, but not as tough as the Dragons found Glasgow.
# sportsground - Thursday 14 February, 2013
Henshaw returns for Connacht clash with Ospreys, as Ireland contingent start for Ulster
Eric Elwood makes three personnel changes in total.
# sportsground - Friday 25 January, 2013
Cave hounding for his Irish chance as 3 Lions men return
Dave McSharry should be the latest in a long line of partners to benefit from linking up with the Ulster centre.
# sportsground - Thursday 24 January, 2013
Opinion: Wolfhounds squad offers exciting glimpse of Irish rugby’s future
The only quibble is the fact that Ian Madigan has been named on the bench.
England Saxons name strong team as they look to neuter Wolfhounds
An imposing English backline includes Saracens stars Fraser and Kruis, and Leicester’s Jordan Crane.
# sportsground - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Fitzgerald and Henshaw named in Ireland Wolfhounds squad
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has given youth its chance ahead of the Friday night clash in Galway.
Young stars set to be given Wolfhounds chance in Galway
Connacht players such as Robbie Henshaw and Dave McSharry should feature in an enticing line-up.
# sportsground - Monday 21 January, 2013
Homecoming (of sorts) as Carr signs new Connacht deal
Connacht’s all-time leading try scorer has agreed a two-year deal to return to the province next season.
# sportsground - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Parks return gives Connacht great chance to go out on a high
The Scottish international returns to the starting XV for the Friday visit of Zebre.
# sportsground - Monday 7 January, 2013
Elwood claims Connacht are ‘back on the horse’ after thumping win over Dragons
Try-scoring forward George Naoupu is expected to be fit for the Harlequins match after he was taken off on 31 minutes.
# sportsground - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Pro12: Connacht comfortably tame Dragons
Eric Elwood’s men became the third Irish province to record an impressive win this weekend.
# sportsground - Friday 4 January, 2013
Vainikolo and McCarthy return, as Connacht prepare for Dragons clash
Meanwhile, George Naoupu will revert to his regular Number 8 position in the back row.
# sportsground - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Pro12: Connacht desperate to slay Dragons and revive their season
With home games coming up against Welsh and Italian opposition, Eoin Griffin is hoping to climb the tab
# sportsground - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Inter-pro: 3 key battles to decide Leinster v Connacht
Joe Schmidt’s men will be keen to avenge a 34-6 defeat earlier in the season and end a losing run.
# sportsground - Saturday 22 December, 2012
As it happened: Connacht v Munster, RaboDirect Pro12
Connacht have taken some impressive scalps in Galway this year and Munster were without some big names.
Connacht v Munster: 3 key battles to decide the outcome
History favours the Reds but a glance at the teamsheets suggests a home win.
# sportsground - Friday 21 December, 2012
Pro12: Elwood stacks a strong Connacht deck for Munster match
The westerners are looking for a clean sweep of 2012 home victories against their rival provinces.
Pro12: Coughlan leads Munster and Stringer at 9 for Connacht clash
The veteran scrum-half will partner Ian Keatley while Felix Jones misses out through injury.
# sportsground - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Pro12: Ulster and Connacht look to overcome home woes
Leinster and Munster have enjoyed a swathe of away day successes in Belfast and Galway respectively.
# sportsground - Friday 14 December, 2012
As it happened: Biarritz v Connacht, Heineken Cup
Eric Elwood’s men were hoping to make it three wins from four in Europe this season.
# sportsground - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Connacht hang on to Henshaw
Full-back Robbie Henshaw has signed a two-year full contract, Connacht announced this morning.
# sportsground - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Elwood pays tribute to ‘immense’ McSharry ahead of Biarritz tilt
The Connacht backline is looking its most dangerous in recent memory.
# sportsground - Monday 10 December, 2012
Connacht are a bloody good team declares Biarritz fullback Balshaw
The westerners are looking to pull off a Heineken Cup double against the French side on Friday.
# sportsground - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Marmion puts hero-worship to one side as he trumps Yachvili
The 20-year-old scrum-half was instrumental in Connacht’s 22-14 win over Biarritz.
# sportsground - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Biarritz win was better than Quins but we want more – McCarthy
The Connacht lock believes a return victory next week in France is a distinct possibility.
# sportsground - Friday 7 December, 2012
The drinks are on Elwood as Connacht stun Biarritz
Dan Parks and Fetu’u Vainikolo scored the points but the 23-man squad can all be proud of their effort.
As it happened: Connacht v Biarritz, Heineken Cup
We were in Galway for the crucial pool three clash between the westerners and two-time European finalists.
# sportsground - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Pro12: Connacht victory crucial for make-or-break month says Poolman
The westerners entertain Edinburgh in Glasgow this evening ahead of Heineken Cup matches against Biarritz.
# sportsground - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
I have my sights set on playing for Ireland in 3 years – Danie Poolman
The South African is making his first strides as a Connacht player but wants to follow Richardt Strauss’ footsteps.
# sportsground - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Connacht secure front-row future
Props Ronan Loughney and Brett Wilkinson have signed contract extensions until 2015.
# sportsground - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Reaction: Connacht undone by cool ‘Quins
Connacht went toe-to-toe with a European giant, but ultimately the class of Conor O’Shea’s side won out.
# sportsground - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Connacht out to do it for Elwood, says John Muldoon
‘Eric gives his heart and soul’ said the flanker as he aims to send his coach out on a high.
# sportsground - Wednesday 17 October, 2012
Heineken Cup: Elwood sweats over Henshaw as ‘Quins test looms
The Connacht coach was delighted with his side’s start ahead of another fierce battle with Conor O’Shea’s troops.
# sportsground - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
Long goodbye: Eric Elwood confirms he will leave Connacht at season’s end
PRO12 and Heineken Cup campaigns are ongoing but speculation over the coach’s replacement has already begun.
# sportsground - Friday 28 September, 2012
As it happened: Connacht v Leinster, RaboDirect PRO12
Joe Schmidt’s men could have gone top of the table with a win at the Sportsground tonight but reality often bites.
# sportsground - Thursday 27 September, 2012
Pro12: Leinster and Connacht name teams for Friday night clash
Dan Parks will make his debut for Eric Elwood’s men against a Blues side containing Rob Kearney and Gordon D’Arcy.
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