There is healthy Roscommon representation in the Connacht women’s rugby team that will face Munster

There is strong local representation in the Connacht squad named for the Women’s Interprovincial Series

The Brideswell native has been included in Andy Farrell’s 36 man squad for the inaugural Nations Championship next month

Creggs secured a prestigious award for the second year in a row

The Creggs man has been credited with “helping to inspire a new generation of players”

Three Roscommon rugby players helped the Irish U-21 team defeat England

Three players who came through the ranks with Creggs are set to feature for the Irish U-21 women’s rugby team on an historic afternoon

The club played host to a test between Ireland U-19s and France U-20s Development XV

Ronan Dowd's three penalties were enough to overcome Tuam, confirming back-to-back league and cup successes for the club

The defending champions take on Tuam in Easter Monday's final at Dexcom Stadium

There is strong Roscommon interest in the inaugural Ireland U-21 women’s rugby squad

Creggs embrace competing in the Connacht Senior Women's Cup final for the first time

There are strong Roscommon links to the Connacht team that will face Ulster

Five players from the county saw action with the Athlone-based school in the final

Creggs secured their fourth successive J1A league title in a row with a thrilling victory over Dunmore

The defending champions are looking for their fourth league title in succession at the Dexcom Stadium on Sunday

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell gives his seal of approval to Roscommon man's Six Nations debut 

The South Roscommon man crossed the whitewash minutes after his introduction

He has been named in the matchday 23 for Ireland’s crucial Six Nations showdown with Scotland

Creggs proved too strong for Corinthians’ Seconds as they progressed through to another Connacht Junior Cup final

Creggs will aim to progress through to another Connacht Junior Cup final when they host Corinthians Seconds this afternoon

He was pictured celebrating amongst some 'Royal' company after Ireland's win against England

He was instrumental in the Irish U-20 rugby team producing a big upset as they beat England in front of over 13,000 people

He will line out in the backrow on Saturday evening

Two Roscommon rugby players scored tries which helped their teams to victories in the Celtic Challenge tournament

The move is a further indication of his importance to the province

There was plenty of local interest in the Irish Wolfhounds and Clover teams that secured victories

He made his debut for the province in 2011

One of the biggest games in Creggs RFC's history ultimately ended in disappointment

It is the club's first time to reach the semi-final of the competition

They have been rewarded for a strong year

He produced an impressive performance that included a try

Kate Coyle makes impressive debut for the winners

He has been called up ahead of this weekend’s clash with Australia at the Aviva Stadium

He scored the first of his side's nine tries against Spain

He will be hoping to impress in Saturday’s test against Spain

The squad is comprised of Test-capped international players, those on the fringes of National Team selection, as well as young emerging players for the future

It was their first game of the season

The club has already started to release snippets of the recorded interviews with founding members.

The proud sporting community of Oran has strong links to the team

 A wonderful achievement to represent her country

She will make her World Cup debut against Japan this Sunday

Mother of local player picked on Irish Women's Rugby World Cup squad wants her daughter to enjoy her upcoming experience 

The pair have made the Irish women’s Rugby World Cup squad ahead of this month’s tournament

The pair will start in Ireland’s final World Cup warm up

She has been named to start for Ireland against Scotland this Saturday

He has been named in the Irish team to start against Portugal this Saturday

She produced a Player of the Match display in Ireland’s win over Wales last time out

Ireland play their opening game of the Six Nations Summer Series this Saturday

He has been named to start for the Irish rugby team against Georgia

There is also a healthy Roscommon representation in the Connacht’s women’s extended squad for the Interprovincials

The Connacht U-17 and U-18 squads have been announced for this summer's training programme and Interpro series

The club have wished the duo well ahead of the Six Nations Summer Series

He would the first player from the county since Jack Carty to play for the country's flagship rugby team

He helped the club achieve a league and cup double for the first time since 1989 

They were recognised for their "dedication, passion, and tireless efforts" to the game

The awards ceremony will take place next month

It was another red-letter weekend for the club

The combination took part in the second round of the ITA Men's Division One League in Dublin over the weekend

The club completed the league and cup double for the first time since 1989

Their victory over Dunmore ended a 32 year wait for the ultimate prize 

She came off the bench last time out against France

The team will be playing England this Saturday before heading to France for the U-18 Six Nations Festival

Her return from injury is a boost for Ireland

The Athlone school won their first title since 2013 with a try in the last minute

The reigning champions produced an excellent performance to retain their crown

Two Roscommon men will represent their province in Creggs tomorrow

The tournament takes place next month

It is the first time he has received a call-up to the squad

He will be hoping to impress as Ireland ‘A’ face England this Sunday

She is back with the Irish squad after an ACL injury

A Connacht League final beckons on Sunday

Daniel Bosquette's hat-trick of tries leads Carrick rout

The game is set to break the province's previous record attendance. 

He made his debut for the province in 2019

The league is recognised as a huge boost for the players involved

A sold-out Dexcom Stadium awaits Saturday's interprovincial derby

He walked out alongside the Ireland rugby captain

A host of special guests were present in front of a packed crowd

Creggs will host professional rugby as the Connacht Eagles take on Leinster 'A'

The book, which features interviews with some of the game's most famous Irish players, was launched in Dublin earlier this week

The team features some of the most exciting young players in the country

He will become just the third player in the province's history to reach the milestone

The club also congratulated him on receiving his Irish citizenship.

John Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2023

She marked her appearance with a vital second-half try.

He received his jersey from an Irish rugby legend

She was highly fancied to be part of the Ireland team in Paris this summer.

There will be plenty of local interest in the 2024 Connacht Rugby Awards on Saturday week, May 25th. The annual gala event will take place in the Galmont Hotel, Galway.

Creggs RFC will host a decisive Connacht Junior Interprovincial fixture this afternoon (Saturday).

The Carrick-on-Shannon senior team took on Tuam in the Connacht Junior 1C Cup final at Creggs RFC on Sunday last. Carrick started the match brightly.

A young County Roscommon woman scored one of Ireland’s tries during their victory against Italy and the U-18 Six Nations Festival in Wales this afternoon. Sarah Purcell grabbed her side’s second try in the 20-0 victory against Italy.

Five County Roscommon natives have been named in the Connacht squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton Rugby at Stadio Comunale di Monigo (kick-off at 1 p. m. ).

A County Roscommon native has made the starting cut for the Ireland team’s opening game against France in this season’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

He made his senior debut in 2022.