 Connacht Rugby - History: Encyclopedia II - Connacht Rugby - HistoryThe Connacht Branch of the IRFU was founded in 1885 and is currently made up of 19 clubs.
Connacht was the first ever Irish provincial team to win in France and England in 1997. Connacht were quarterfinalists in the European Challenge Cup in 1997/98.
In 2001/02, Connacht made it to the semifinals of the Celtic League, but only reached the quarters in 2002/2003.
The 2003/04 season will live long in the memory of all Connacht fans. Their efforts in the Parker Pen Challenge Cup took them to within touching distance of the f ...
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