Connacht welcomes Heineken Cup rugby back to the Sportsground for another season. Last season Connacht beat Harlequins in their final group game. That win was Connacht's first in the Heineken Cup and also knocked Harlequins out of the competition. Quins return to the Sportsground on October 20th for Connacht's first home match of the 2012/13 Heineken Cup.

For our season ticket holders we have reserved a ticket allocation for the game on October 20th. We wanted to ensure that our season ticket holders have priority access to this bank of reserved tickets well in advance of the first home Heineken Cup match.

Click the Buy Now link to access the reserved tickets for the return of Harlequins on October 20th.

After last week’s magnificent win against reining European Champions Leinster tickets are highly sought after. So secure your extra tickets for friends, family and work colleagues by buying this week.

All reserved tickets for season ticket holders will be released and go on general sale on Saturday the 6th of August, so buy your tickets now.

Travel with Connacht Rugby as we take on Ulster, Leinster and Munster this season

Connacht Rugby is delighted to launch new Official Supporters Travel packages for all three inter-provincial matches this season in association with Farrell Travel. We want you, our supporters, to travel with us when we take on Ulster, Munster and Leinster in the coming months and we’ve created hassle free packages so that you can join us on the road.

The overnight packages have been designed to deliver maximum comfort and ease at an affordable price. Over the duration of the trip you will travel in style on our deluxe coach transfers. On arrival to the 4* city hotel you will be greeted with tea/coffee and a snack as well as breakfast the following morning. Fans travelling will also have the opportunity to meet some of our senior players before or after the game. All packages include your match ticket and a Connacht flag.

The packages are priced at just €149 per person.

Head of Marketing, Alex Saul, is looking forward to welcoming Connacht supporters on the road as the team travel to Belfast, Dublin and Limerick. “We are delighted to officially launch the Connacht Rugby Travel packages. We all know the value of having our fans support us at home in the Sportsground and we feel it’s vitally important to have our supporters on the road with us around Ireland. We want a green army travelling with the team and we want to make it easier for our fans to get around with us“

First up is Ulster v Connacht in Ravenhill on Friday 5th October, KO 19:05.




Itinerary for Ulster V Connacht

October 5th Overnight Stay

13.00 Depart Galway Sportsground

14.00 Pick Up in Buccaneers, Athlone

17.00 Arrive at your 4 star hotel for check in and tea/coffee and snacks

18.00 Transfer to Ravenhill for Ulster v Connacht

19.05 Match Kick Off

21.00 Transfer back to Hotel or City Centre





6th October

07.30 - 09.30 Breakfast at your leisure

10.00 Transfer into Belfast for some free time (shopping/sightseeing)

13.00 Depart Hotel for Galway and Athlone

16.00 Arrive at Buccaneers, Athlone

17.00 Arrive at Galway Sportsground


To book your place or for more information contact Pauline Keating on 091 561568 or email paulilne@cbirfu.com"> paulilne@cbirfu.com

Power Hour

It’s not long now. Only nine days until the 2012/13 season kicks off. The stage is set for next Saturday, 1st September when Eric Elwood’s side will take on the Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground. And to ensure we get the season off to a bang, we have a special offer for our supporters.

This Friday for one hour only from 12 – 1pm all adult tickets for the first fixture will be made available at just €10.

Last year saw huge crowds descend on the Sportsground and we’re looking to set an even bigger record for the first game of the season! Senior player John Muldoon recalls enthusiastically the feeling of elation when running out to the uproar of the Connacht supporters. “It’s unbelievable when you have the crowd behind you and it really pushes the team on. I can’t wait for that again this season.”

We’re closing in on the 4,000 mark for season tickets sold and with new facilities, Heineken Cup qualification again this season and further recruits both on and off the field, there has never been a more exciting time in the clubs history. So make sure you don’t miss out on any of the action!

The Power Hour will come to an end once the tickets are sold or the hour is up.

To secure your ticket on Friday go to www.ticketmaster.ie between 12 and 1pm.