Tag: Connacht rugby
The Laois man who is making a big impression in French...
After living the dream for nine seasons, Eoghan Masterson’s successful career with Connacht came to an end at the end of the 21/22 season.
Since...
Laois rugby player Reilly delighted to sign for Connacht Academy
A Laois rugby player, who was recently capped at international level, has signed a contract with the Connacht Academy.
Will Reilly, who has previously played...
Weekend Read: Connacht, Covid and career memories – Tom Daly and...
This evening in Galway, Connacht will play Munster in the Pro12 a week on from their first win over Leinster in 19 years.
Connacht sit...
Big occasion for Masterson brothers as they’re both named to start...
Rugby's European Champions Cup gets underway this weekend and there will be a Laois involvement in Paris as the Masterson brothers from Portlaoise line...
Big season for Sean Masterson as he looks to make his...
The professional rugby season takes its first steps this weekend in the most unusual setting - two games in an empty Aviva Stadium as...
Ireland cap still the aim for Masterson as rugby eyes a...
Getting capped for Ireland is still the ambition for Portlaoise man Eoghan Masterson as he prepares for his sixth professional season with Connacht.
Though this...
Women in Sport: From Portlaoise to Connacht, meet rugby star Tara...
This week's Women in Sport segment focuses on Portlaoise women, Tara Buggie who has gone from strength to strength in her rugby career in...
Four Laois men feature for Leinster and Connacht rugby sides this...
Four Laois men have been selected for the Leinster and Connacht 'A' teams for this year's Celtic Cup.
Two Laois men take to the field for...
Meet the Laois girl who captained Galway women’s rugby team to...
Tara Buggie only took up rugby in 2014 but the Portlaoise woman has had a truly remarkable rise through the game.
Having began playing with...
Former Portlaoise Rugby star named Connacht U-19 player of the year
Seán Masterson has been named the Connacht Rugby U-19 player of the year.
The former Portlaoise Rugby man, who also represented Park-Ratheniska at juvenile level,...