56 h. ago Connacht Rugby Starting Team as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium

Connacht Name Strong XV as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium – URC Round 2 Preview Saturday, 4 October – Kick-off 1.45pm, live on Premier Sports 2 & URC.tv Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has made nine changes to his side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 clash against Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium. Irish […] The post Connacht Rugby Starting Team as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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5 d. ago Connacht v Scarlets URC Preview: Stats, Betting and Video interviews

Connacht v Scarlets URC Preview: Stats, Betting and Video interviews. URC Round 2 – Dexcom Stadium, Galway Saturday 4 October, KO 13:45 (IRE/UK) Live on TG4, Premier Sports, URC.tv 📊 Form & Context Connacht Rugby are chasing their first run of three consecutive BKT United Rugby Championship victories since March 2024, after edging Benetton 26–15 […] The post Connacht v Scarlets URC Preview: Stats, Betting and Video interviews appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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8 d. ago Only FOUR retain starting positions – Lancaster Shakes Up Connacht XV for URC Opener!

Connacht v Benetton Preview: Lancaster Era Begins with Bold Selection as URC 2025/26 Kicks Off Dexcom Stadium, Galway – Saturday 19:45 (IRE & UK) | 20:45 (ITA & SA) Referee: Chris Allison (SARU, 4th league game) Live on: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, FloRugby & URC.tv Connacht Rugby kick off the Stuart Lancaster era on Saturday […] The post Only FOUR retain starting positions – Lancaster Shakes Up Connacht XV for URC Opener! appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Connacht Rugby Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad

Connacht Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad Connacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster – and if they do, it will be proof of just how transformative a top-class coach can be, given that their squad […] The post Connacht Rugby Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution: URC Stats Reveal Big Fixes for 2025/26

Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution? Brutal Stats Show Why Change Happened – and Where They Can Strike in 2025/26 Connacht endured a rollercoaster 2024/25 United Rugby Championship campaign, finishing 13th overall with 6 wins, 12 losses, nine try bonus points, and six losing bonus points. The numbers tell the story of a team that had the […] The post Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution: URC Stats Reveal Big Fixes for 2025/26 appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago International ambitions remain but Stuart Lancaster focused on new start with Connacht

Lancaster took over as head coach of Connacht earlier this year after he was sacked by Racing 92 in France.

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1 week ago ‘We’ll see’ – Stuart Lancaster says he hasn’t discussed Ireland job with IRFU as he targets big improvement at Connacht

‘We’ll see’ – Stuart Lancaster says he hasn’t discussed Ireland job with IRFU as he targets big improvement at Connacht  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight

Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight If Connacht supporters are searching for reasons to believe after last season’s annus horribilis – six wins, 13th place, and a Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at home to 14-man Racing 92 – they don’t have to look far. Lancaster Takes Charge Stuart Lancaster’s arrival offers […] The post Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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