Where is Connacht Rugby based?
Connacht, IrelandGalway, Ireland
Connacht Rugby/Locations
Who owns Connacht Rugby?
Willie Ruane
Connacht Rugby
| Location | Galway, Ireland |
| Ground(s) | Galway Sportsgrounds (Capacity: 8,129) |
| CEO | Willie Ruane |
| Coach(es) | Andy Friend |
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What does IRFU stand for?
The Irish Rugby Football Union
The Irish Rugby Football Union is the governing body for the sport of Rugby Union on the island of Ireland.
How much do Connacht Rugby players get paid?
The average salary for Connacht Rugby players is about €85K for senior players who don’t also play internationally. What is this? Young players in their first year on a full contract earn about €40K. The most senior non-internationals earn up to €120K.
Who sponsors Connacht Rugby?
Connacht Rugby and Bank of Ireland are delighted to announce a three year official partnership which will see the Bank of Ireland logo displayed on the back of the Connacht home, away, European and training jerseys.
Why does Ireland rugby include Northern Ireland?
Following the partition of Ireland in to what is now the Republic of Ireland (an independent country) and Northern Ireland (administered by the United Kingdom), the then Committee of the Irish Rugby Football Union decided that it would continue to administer its affairs on the basis of the full 32 Irish counties and …
Who sponsors Ulster rugby?
Go Power have become the most recent sponsor to renew their partnership with Ulster Rugby having agreed a new 4 year deal until 2022/ 2023.
Do unionists support Irish rugby?
Andrew Trimble on the effect of rugby on identities in Northern Ireland. “I think yes, a lot of unionists support the Ireland rugby team. But a lot of people who would be kind of middle of the road wouldn’t like to polarise or fall either side of the fence.