Tomás Herlihy

Jack Carty led the way with 14 points off the tee as Connacht held on to defeat Scarlets for their first-ever win at Parc y Scarlets in the latest round of URC fixtures.

It was also the Westerners’ first away win of the season and their first win in Llanelli in 12 games.

Andy Friend’s side had to withstand a late resurgence from the Welsh side towards the end of the game when they were reduced to 14 men but held on to get the well-deserved win.

The harsh weather conditions at the start affect

Peter Wilkins admits that this weekend’s game for Connacht is a “must-win”, ahead of a trip to Llanelli to take on Scarlets in the latest round of the United Rugby Championship.

The Westerners enter this fixture in a bad run of form, losing their last four games, currently sitting in the 10th spot in the URC rankings, while Scarlet sit in 13th place, with three games in hand.

With internationals Jack Carthy, Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham all absent for the remainder of the Six Nat

AS the dust settled following an explosive Conference Championship weekend a fortnight ago, NFL fans were immediately looking ahead to – and eagerly anticipating – ‘The Big One’ between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Tomorrow’s Super Bowl LVI, to be played in the Los Angeles Ram’s SoFi Stadium, is sure to be a contest that keeps the millions of fans around the world entertained.

The Cincinnati Bengals, led by hotshot quarter-back Joe Burrow and their explosive offence, will h

Ten dedicated volunteers, athletes that vary in ages, and a club with a lot of pride.

Trying to summarise the impact of the Galway Globetrotters Basketball Club and the work that the club does in a few words is quite a challenging task.

Founded roughly 25 years ago, Globetrotters Basketball Club is a basketball club under the aegis of Special Olympics Connaught, offering people in Galway with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to play basketball in the club while also allowing athletes

Aaron Connolly as a part of an underage Mervue United side. Credit: Mervue United FC

Eleven years of age, a cheeky smile, and a hardworking attitude. When Aaron Connolly joined Mervue United as a child, the whole club backed him for big things.

Almost six years have passed since the Oranmore man last stepped foot on Fahy’s Field as a part of Mervue United. Now, the young forward has been loaned to Championship club Middlesbrough from Brighton and Hove Albion to get more regular football than w

From one coast to another: Dillane’s move to La Rochelle

From Tralee to Galway and now onto La Rochelle, Ultan Dillane will be taking his talents to the sunny south coast of France to link up with Ronan O’Gara at the French club next season.

The 28-year-old’s decision has surprised many fans, following his contract expiring with Connacht Rugby this year.

When speaking with Connacht Rugby’s official media team, he reflected on his time spent as a member of the Connacht senior team, a club whic

As the weather has improved to “beer garden weather,” it was only right that Galway Pulse sent two of their harshest critics to investigate the most important question to any person coming to the West.

Is the Guinness any good?

Tomás Herlihy and Molly O’Connor took to the streets of Galway and to some pubs recommended by friends and passersby to try the Guinness and to “check the vibe” of these establishments.

The pub of the Bohermore faithful, Crowe’s Bar offers its regulars the best of both