Bonus point win means Sligo go four points clear at the top
Sligo have moved four points clear at the top of Division 2C of the All-Ireland League. A 40-22 bonus point victory over Tullamore at Hamilton Park in Strandhill this afternoon means that the Ross Mannion-coached side have extended their unbeaten start to the season to seven games ahead of a…
Sligo RFC youngsters compete at mini rugby blitz
Last Saturday, 240 mini rugby players from 15 rugby clubs across Connacht descended on Galway Corinthians RFC to take part in the Aviva Mini Rugby Festival. There, they had the opportunity to meet local heroes, Connacht and Ireland players, Kieran Marmion and Mairead Coyne. The two stars shared their expert…
Sligo RFC stay top after Bective win
Sligo remain top of Division 2C of the All-Ireland League, after extending their unbeaten run away to Bective Rangers in Donnybrook on Saturday. First half tries from Michael Wells and Mark Butler, and a conversion from Jack Keegan, had the visitors 12-0 at the break in Dublin. And Matthew Cosgrove…
Connacht name strong team for Munster tie
Connacht Head Coach Kieran Keane has named his starting XV for Fridaynight’s eagerly awaited interprovincial clash with Munster at the Sportsground (7.35pm). John Muldoon returns to captain the side with Kieran Marmion, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham, Tom McCartney, Tom Farrell, Jarrad Butler and Cian Kelleher also coming into the starting team.…
Sligo’s Cillian Gallagher added to Connacht squad for Challenge Cup
Sligo’s Cillian Gallagher has been added to the Connacht squad for in the European Challenge Cup. The Irish U20 international has been registered as a replacement for Andrew Browne, who is rehabilitating from an Achilles tendon injury and is not due to return to action until next month. Gallagher is…
Kerins named in Connacht Eagles squad for Rotherham trip
Sligo’s Stephen Kerins has been named on the replacements bench for the Connacht Eagles team for their opening game of the season this weekend. The former Irish U20 international out-half will be part of the squad for the British and Irish Cup clash away to Rotherham Titans in Clifton Lane…
Sligo RFC weekend fixtures
Saturday Connacht Junior 1A League Sligo v Ballina (Hamilton Park 2.30pm) U16 Development League Sligo v Ballinrobe (Hamilton Park 12pm) Sunday Connacht J2 League Claremorris v Sligo (Dunmore 2.30) U18.5 A League Buccaneers v Sligo (Dubarry Park, 12pm) U17…