The Connacht Clan is the official Connacht Rugby supporters club. It is a fully voluntary club, with all committee members drawn from the Connacht Rugby supporting pool, with the one exception of a Connacht Branch liaison. It was formed in the summer of 2011.
The aims of the Connacht Clan are to
- Support Connacht Rugby
- Support the fans of Connacht Rugby
- Act as an advocate for the fans of Connacht Rugby
- Organise trips to selected away fixtures
- Organise social gatherings for Connacht Rugby fans
- Provide services such as newsletters and forums to Connacht Rugby fans
- Increase the outreach of the club throughout the province
- Act as a liaison between the fans and the branch
- Promote the visibility and good standing of Connacht Rugby and its fans through the conduct of The Connacht Clan committee and members
- Forge friendships with the supporters of other teams and offer advice and support to the fans of visiting teams
