The 2026–27 season is Connacht's sixth season in the United Rugby Championship, and 26th in all formats of the competition. Along with competing in the URC and its Irish Shield competition, the club will also participate in the 2026–27 European Rugby Champions Cup.
Staff and management
Transfers
United Rugby Championship
Matches Connacht will begin their sixth URC campaign at home to South African side Stormers.
Standings
URC Irish Shield
European Rugby Champions Cup Having finished eighth in the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship, Connacht qualified for the 2025–26 European Rugby Champions Cup. The pool stage draw will take place on 1 July 2026.
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