Connacht are “getting there” but still face an uphill battle to secure a top-eight finish in the URC. Running out of games, Stuart Lancaster’s side is now looking to build on last weekend’s win over Ulster as they return to Dexcom Stadium to face Ospreys on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm). Ospreys are such a tough team to beat, we know that from the Challenge Cup game.”With the club’s future still in doubt, Lancaster expects Ospreys to come to Galway “fighting for their life”. Photograph: James Crombie/InphoLancaster also paid tribute to outhalf Jack Carty, who announced his retirement on Tuesday after 15 seasons at Connacht. A product of the Connacht pathway system through Buccaneers RFC and Marist College, he was Connacht captain from 2022-2024.

Source: The Irish Times March 24, 2026 21:50 UTC