Important message to Season Ticket Holders

With the upgrading of facilities at the Sportsground it has been necessary for Connacht Rugby to assign season tickets to particular sections of the ground. The bulk of the redevelopment is occurring on the side opposite the main stand, including the building of a new covered terrace (Clan Terrace) and construction of new bar and catering facilities where patrons will be able to avail of their free pint.

To reflect this the default area for Season Tickets will be the Clan Terrace. If you would prefer to be allocated a Main Stand Terrace Season Ticket you will need to confirm this to Martin Fallon on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 091 561568 before Monday 11th July, otherwise it is assumed that you are happy to remain on the Clan Terrace.

With demand for Season Tickets at an alltime high movement between stands and terraces will be strictly limited so it is important that your preferences are recorded early to avoid disappointment.

Season Tickets are the only way to guarantee entry to all 11 RaboDirect PRO12 games and Connacht’s 3 Heineken Cup matches and can still be purchased from www.ticketmaster.ie or from the Connacht Rugby offices on 091 561568. For a full list of all the benefits of a season ticket please click here.

Connacht Rugby were back into their rigorous preseason training routine today under the watchful eye of head coach Eric Elwood and his coaching team. Speaking about the training Eric said: "We're very happy with how the squad has gelled together, it can be difficult when you have 15 new players coming into a squad but they've put in a huge effort over the last 2 weeks and we're very happy with how things are progressing. The squad are getting on well together and we'll continue pushing the lads over the next few weeks to get the best out of them."

Lock Andrew Browne an the rest of the squad get to grips with new drills.

Centre Henry Fa'afili supports John Muldoon during training at the Sportsground today

Players John Muldoon, Niall O'Connor, George Naoupu, (Denis Buckley), Paul O'Donohoe and Stuart Maguire

Centres Dave McSharry and Keith Matthews and prop Jamie Stephens during training today

Backrow George Naoupu with Denis Buckley and hooker Ethienne Reynecke are watched by strenght & conditioning coach Tom McLoughlin

Backrow TJ Anderson, prop Jamie Stephens and secondrow giant Michael Swift get to grips with the sled

Work has gotten underway on the new stand at the Sportsground, we'll have regular updates on the progress being made. Season ticket sales are remaining steady and supporters are advised to purchase their tickets early to avoid dissappointment. Season tickets still offer exceptional value and include a free supporters scarf, a free pint at every game and of course, entry to all Connacht's home matches, including 11 RaboDirect PRO12 games and 3 Heineken Cup matches. A full list of all the benifits can be found here: Link

Tickets can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.ie or from the Connacht Branch on 091 561568

Past President Mick Grealish gets stuck into removing the old terrace

Out with the old, in with the new... work gets underway demolishing the old terrace

Work is underway to prepare the grounds for some of the new catering facilities on the clubhouse side.

Connacht Rugby were back at training this week and here are a few snaps from the gym and pitch sessions earlier today:

Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Molony keeping an eye on the players as they warm up

Eoin Griffin & James Loxton (with Henry Fa'afili and Matthew Jarvis in background)

Jim Molony puts the players through their paces on the indoor running track in the gym at The Sportsground

Connacht players making their way off the training pitch at The Sportsground earlier today

Galway born and bred Dave Nolan and Andrew Browne displaying some silky handling skills

Henry Fa'afili, George Naoupu, (Miah Nikora) and Rodney Ah You relax pitchside after training