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3 things most important to me…Family, Helping others, Staying healthy. Back living in Aust & started new business - Performance Friend. Life is good 😊

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@andyfriend2011
Andy Friend
1 year
Our last drive out of the Sportsground earlier today 😢. We leave with nothing but fond memories, great friendships and a love affair with all things Connacht. Thank you for the support & for making Kerri & I feel so welcomed. Will be cheering from afar 💚🤝🏻 #ConnachtForever
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What about this bloke!!! A brilliant debut, full of work rate, skill, poise & rugby smarts 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Outstanding performance too from the whole ⁦ @IrishRugby ⁩ team & a real statement on the opening day of ⁦ @SixNationsRugby ⁩ 💚🇮🇪☘️ #TeamOfUs
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@andyfriend2011
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2 years
In Dublin ahead of todays big game. Really looking forward to it. Gaillimh Abu!!!
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4 years
A huge shout out to Angus Lloyd who has just passed his medical exams whilst being a professional rugby player with @connachtrugby . That’s takes some doing, and is a mighty mighty achievement. Congratulations Dr Lloyd 👏🏼👍🏻👨‍⚕️
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@andyfriend2011
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6 years
My visa has finally come through, so I’m off to Ireland tonight to start working @connachtrugby in Galway. Can’t wait to get started. Exciting times ahead 😉☘️🇮🇪
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@andyfriend2011
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3 years
20 years married to this beautiful lady today!! Bring on the next 20 ❤️❤️
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4 years
It’s been a tricky few weeks navigating a Covid festive season and losses to tough opposition. Last night’s result paid testament to the fact that we all own our attitudes, beliefs & how we front up. Thanks to all our players & staff 👊🏽 #StrongerInGreen #AmbitionBeliefCommunity
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2 years
What an outstanding performance & result for @IrishRugby 👏🏼👏🏼. Brave, entertaining rugby with excellent skills on show. Deserved victors 👏🏼💪🏻💚
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4 years
Honoured & delighted to be extending our time at @connachtrugby for another 2 years. I truly believe that we are building something special, & Kerri and I are keen to see it bear the fruits of everyone’s hard work & belief. Thanks for the opportunity Connacht 🙏 #StrongerInGreen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
4 years
💬 @andyfriend2011 : “Ever since my wife and I moved to the West of Ireland I have been blown away by both the welcome we have received from the people, as well as the pride they have for their province and for Connacht. It was an easy decision to commit to a further two years."
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4 years
Really pleased with that performance today. There’s been a mountain of hard work & sacrifices made by EVERYONE @connachtrugby over the past 5 months - thank you all 🙏. Ecstatic to see the players play with such energy & skill 👏🏼. Bring on next week #StrongerInGreen
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5 years
And then it was over 😞 Congrats to a very committed @UlsterRugby side 👏🏼. To our players & staff - thank you for your hard work, commitment & dedication 👊🏽. To our army of green supporters - you rock 👍🏻. We’ll be back bigger & better. #GrassrootsToGreenshirts #StrongerInGreen
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2 years
Our last Christmas in Galway…and it was a really special one. Merry Christmas to all 🎅🏼❤️
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@andyfriend2011
Andy Friend
3 years
After a 13hr drive from Canberra to Brissy, we’ve finally checked in & are awaiting our flight to Dublin. Thanks to friends & family for an amazing 4 weeks 🥰. Time to get back to Connacht & win some stuff 💪🏻🏉 #StrengthinBelief 💚
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@andyfriend2011
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3 years
Quarantine has officially ended!! A wee list of my achievements… 🚶🏼Walked >13,000 steps/day 🚴🏼‍♂️ Cycled >150kms 📙 Finished 2 books ‘The Dynasty’ & Arsène Wenger’s autobiography 🏇🏼 Won 7 of 24 bets to break even ❤️ Am still married ❤️ Let the holidays begin 🥳🥳
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2 years
It’s not often that you see an AB team look so rattled on their home turf. A huge opening 10 mins set up that famous @IrishRugby victory. Physicality, precision, execution - congrats to everyone involved. Next week will be a belter #IREvNZ
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3 years
Another hard fought battle against our neighbours @Munsterrugby . Lots of emotion on display from both teams - just shows how much these InterPro's mean. Proud of our fight & dogged determination to etch out the victory 💪🏼💪🏼. A great start to 2022!! #FastRelentlessAdaptable
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6 years
Super proud and honoured to be announced as @connachtrugby new Head Coach. An exciting young team with genuine rugby folk supporting them. Can’t wait to get started 👍🏻☘️
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
6 years
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Andy Friend as the new Head Coach of Connacht Rugby. #WelcomeAndy @andyfriend2011 ✍️🤝 Full story ➡️
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Andy Friend
3 years
Congratulations Bundee, another outstanding achievement for you & your family 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
3 years
BUNDEE IS A LION! 🦁
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6 years
Super proud of @bundeeaki12 and Kieran Marmion for their role in that historic victory v AB’s tonight - you definitely flew the flag for @connachtrugby and @IrishRugby 👏🏼 #StrongerInGreen #GrassrootsToGreenShirts
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Andy Friend
5 years
An outstanding display of our fighting spirit out there today. We found a way 👏🏼👏🏼 #StrongerInGreeen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
5 years
YESSSS!!! It’s another famous Connacht win in the @ChampionsCup !!! What a performance lads! 💚 #StrongerInGreeen
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6 years
A great performance by our @connachtrugby boys today to earn the win v a quality Scarlets team. We’re building with every game. Keep believing and we’ll keep working hard 👍🏻 #StrongerInGreen
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3 years
Brilliant stuff from @MayoGAA today. As a proud ‘visitor’ to the West of Ireland, I’m proud of every success that Connacht folk have. The lads were outstanding today v the might of Dublin. The big dance awaits 👏🏼👏🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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4 years
Not meant to be. Thought the intent, desire and overall attitude tonight couldn’t be faulted. Tough watching from the couch, but proud of the boys performance. Congrats to @Munsterrugby & go well in the GF #StrongerInGreen
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5 years
Super proud of this man for graduating today with his Masters of Physiotherapy degree. Sorry we couldn’t be there mate, but delighted that your Grandparents could join you. There are many upsides to being a career coach, but missing family events is one of the negatives 😞
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3 years
Great to get back to winning ways last night!! Thought we showed great character/resolve to firstly dig ourselves out of an early hole, then to hold on when down to 14 men for most of last 20 mins. The tonic we all needed 👊🏽 #StrengthInBelief
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4 years
Just pulling into Sportsground at 1:45am after the return trip from Murrayfield. To a man, our men in Green were fantastic - a really pleasing performance. Will make tomorrow’s review a pleasant one 😊 #StrongerInGreen
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Andy Friend
2 years
Kez & I became Grandparents today after the birth of Jackson & Alice’s beautiful little daughter 🥰❤️. I then did my first cycle as ‘Pop’ Friend - ‘‘twas a bit tougher then previous👴🏼😂
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3 years
A hard fought battle that went our way tonight. Immensely proud of all 23 men who fronted up & gave it their all. A brilliant response following our disappointment from last weekend. Onwards and upwards 👍🏻💪🏻 #StrongerInGreen
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3 years
Our home for the next two weeks!! Arrived in Brisbane 10 hrs ago & just completed our first night of quarantine. Scored a balcony which is great. Ten steps from front wall to balcony. It’ll be a well worn trail 😆🚶🏼
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3 years
A special way to finish off our opening block of 5 @URCOfficial games. Thanks to everyone who made to effort to join us at the Aviva today 🙏. Will enjoy a few quieter weeks, then back at it for some huge games to round out the calendar year & beyond #StrengthInBelief
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Andy Friend
4 years
Oh so close for us in Paris today against a star studded @racing92 team, but sadly not to be. Super proud of our dogged determination & hunger to stay in the fight. Belief and cohesion continues to grow - next week awaits... #StrongerInGreen
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Andy Friend
2 years
Happy St Patrick’s Day from sunny Galway!! Some start to our first ‘proper’ St Patrick’s Day in 3 years 🇮🇪☘️🍺
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Andy Friend
2 years
In Co. Kerry at present exploring all its natural beauty. This West coast is truly amazing 💚💚
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Andy Friend
3 years
Brilliant news for Mack, Bundee, Finlay & everyone else selected 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💚💚💚. #StrengthInBelief #DreamsCanComeTrue
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
3 years
☘️☘️☘️ Huge congratulations to Mack Hansen who 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 for Ireland in their @SixNationsRugby opener with Wales on Saturday! What an occasion to make your @IrishRugby debut 💚 Bundee Aki also starts with Finlay Bealham among the replacements 👊
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3 years
In a ‘Covid free’ world, @connachtrugby & @UlsterRugby would find ourselves in a semi final today, but that’s not to be in these strange times 😔. Congratulations to @leinsterrugby & @Munsterrugby for deservedly reaching the GF today - may the best team win #Pro14final 🏉
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Andy Friend
5 years
26 hours on and I’m nearly over the disappointment of last night. We’ve such a special group of people working and supporting @connachtrugby that when we don’t produce our best, it genuinely hurts 😖. That that doesn’t break us makes us stronger 👊🏼 #GrassrootsToGreenshirts
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3 years
Well that’s the 20/21 season done & dusted. Some real highs and a few lows. Such a bizarre season with sooo many obstacles. Looking forward to next season when hopefully things return to ‘normal’. Proud of our achievements 👍🏻 #StrongerInGreen
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4 years
Great to get back to winning ways at the Sportsground!! Thought our men in green were fantastic tonight against a gutsy & determined opposition. Only thing missing was our loyal supporters & the Fields of Athenry being belted out 🎵👍🏻 #StrongerInGreen
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Andy Friend
2 years
Loving our time exploring stunning Donegal. Majestic scenery 🇮🇪 💚🍀
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Andy Friend
4 years
A great way to start the season yesterday. Thanks to everyone who’s worked tirelessly to allow us to be back playing rugby 🙏And well done to the 200 supporters who were allowed into the Sportsground. You made the noise of 2000!! #StrongerInGreen 💪🏻💪🏻
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
4 years
FULL TIME| We get our @PRO14Official campaign off to a winning start in a hugely physical game. 🟢28-24⚫ #ConvGLA #GuinnessPRO14
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2 years
Not a bad spot for brekky 💚
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Andy Friend
5 years
What a special day yesterday was!! A great contest against a committed & well drilled @cardiff_blues where we managed to end up on the right side of the ledger. Playoffs where we come. Super proud of our players, staff and supporters 👊🏽👏🏼 #StrongerInGreen
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Connacht Rugby
5 years
This is what it means! 💚 🎶 #LowLieTheFields
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Andy Friend
4 years
We’ve decided to go camping...at home!! It’s a childhood Easter tradition in Aust. Just lacking the sand and the waves 🇦🇺😉 #StayAtHome
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6 years
Morning Galway!! Not a bad way to start your Friday 👊🏽
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Andy Friend
4 years
A frustrating way to finish off the 2019/20 season. Discipline must and will improve. The Connacht spirit and character is definitely there in spades - just need to add some more finesse and gamesmanship which we will do. Roll on season 20/21 #StrongerInGreen 👍🏻💪🏻
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Andy Friend
6 years
Absolutely delighted that these 5 men’s respective talents have been recognised & rewarded 🇮🇪 👏🏼. There are a few others in our squad who can feel a touch disappointed at their omission, but I know that will only spur them on. Great signs for @connachtrugby #StrongerInGreen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
6 years
CONFIRMED | Connacht trio Jack Carty, Tom Farrell & Caolin Blade have all been named in the Ireland squad for the first time ahead of the @SixNationsRugby ! 🇮🇪 They'll be joined by internationals Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane #StrongerInGreen ☘️ ➡️
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Andy Friend
2 years
Outstanding performance from @IrishRugby again today - the Triple Crown is yours 👑 👑👑👏🏼👏🏼. Now c’mon England…do us a favour 🤞🏼😉
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4 years
A super opening #Interpro game v @leinsterrugby & @Munsterrugby . Plenty of intensity, skill & some really clever footy. @connachtrugby are looking forward to our opportunity to play tomorrow. @IrishRugby is in a healthy place - great to be back playing 🇮🇪 ☘️ 🏉
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Andy Friend
3 years
Very hard to beat re run of Love Actually on Chrissy Eve in front of the fire with Kez & a wee dram 🥃. Merry Christmas everyone 🎅🏼❤️💚
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3 years
A great piece of news for us all heading into the weekend!! It’s super important that we perform at our best now in Paris to show that we’re truly worthy 💪🏻💪🏻 #StrengthInBelief
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
3 years
Following the cancellation of Toulouse/Cardiff, our place in the Round of 16 is now confirmed. For the first time ever, we reach the knockout stages of the #HeinekenChampionsCup ! A great achievement for our players & management, and we’re not done yet 👊💚
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3 years
Back in Galway after our visit to Welford Road. Congratulations to @LeicesterTigers - too clinical when it mattered. Loved our fight & the way we’re trying to play, will only get better 💪🏻. Bonus point was crucial 😅 #FastRelentlessAdaptable
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Andy Friend
3 years
Last night at home with family in Canberra. Loved every second of it!! Till next time 😘🇦🇺👍🏻
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Andy Friend
10 months
Arrived in Belfast a few days ago & shared a couple of special days with friends & exploring the Mourne Mountains. Slowly making our way back to Galway for our final goodbyes. Only 8 days left till we jump on the flight home to Australia 😉
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Andy Friend
3 years
Well, that one really hurt!! Congrats to @LeicesterTigers for their tenacity & ‘never say die’ attitude. Our fight was evident, but too many errors cost us. Huge opportunity to fix that in Paris next week & get ourselves to the knockout stages of #ChampionsCup !! #StrengthInBelief
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Andy Friend
6 years
Well that’s pre season done & dusted. Congrats to the whole squad & staff for their work ethic & attitude over the past 8 weeks. We’ve prepared well & are ready for the season. An exciting 9 months ahead of us all @connachtrugby #StrongerInGreen
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3 years
Whilst we didn’t get the win today, the performance was worthy - it had plenty of skill, determination & character. We’re into the knock out stages for the first time in our Clubs history. Proud of EVERYONE involved and excited about the next chapter ahead #StrengthInAmbition
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Andy Friend
6 years
Sooooo good to have the whole family here for Christmas. Gonna be a magic month 👊🏽👍🏻👌🏼
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Andy Friend
5 years
Four huge re-signings with @ButlerJarrad , @Tiernanoh11 , Seán O’Brien & Tom Farrell committing to @connachtrugby till 2023. Outstanding news for us as a Club, & all that on top of @ChampionsCup launch today, and Leinster at SG on Friday night...some week 👍🏻
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Andy Friend
5 years
Great to break the drought with a performance that had plenty of energy and intent. It’s a compliment to the character of the squad & staff. Onwards and upwards from here #StrongerInGreen #GrassrootsToGreenshirts
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5 years
A great game of rugby from two sides who play a positive brand - thank you @CheetahsRugby . Real character and belief shown by our lads tonight. Proud of them all. And a special shout out to our mighty supporters - our 16th man 🙏👊🏽 #StrongerInGreen #OurFortress
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
5 years
Take a bow lads, that was superb!!
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Andy Friend
3 years
Another hard fought victory against a very well drilled @THESTORMERS team. A genuine 23 man effort from the whole squad with huge impact off our bench. A shout out to our very vocal Connacht faithful too - thank you 🙏👏🏼💪🏻 #StrengthInCommunity
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3 years
Another Christmas Day swim to add to our Irish memory bank!! Hats off to ⁦ @COPEGalway ⁩ for supporting those in need, & well done to everyone who took part 👏🏼👏🏼 #BravetheCold 🥶. Merry Christmas folks🎄🎅🏼
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Andy Friend
4 years
Ten years ago today this gorgeous lady’s life, and that of her family, took a major U-turn when she fell off her MTN Bike. & suffered an ABI. It’s not what happens to you in life that matters most, it’s how you deal with it. Proud of you Kez 😘💪🏻
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2 years
The Whest of Ireland on a sunny day is hard to beat 🇮🇪☀️🍀
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3 years
This was the start we were looking for in our ⁦ @ChampionsCup ⁩ opener today. Proud of the effort & attitude shown by the lads 👏🏼👏🏼. A huge challenge awaits us versus an in form ⁦ @LeicesterTigers ⁩ next Sunday. Looking forward to it 💪🏻💪🏻 #FastRelentlessAdaptable
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4 years
108 days have passed since we were last in at the Sportsground. Great to be back and starting up again. Makes you appreciate what we used to take for granted 🙂
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Andy Friend
2 years
Another day in Donegal paradise. Thanks for all the travel tips. Working our way thru them 🙏👍🏻😊
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Andy Friend
6 years
Not the result we wanted today but certainly a performance to build on. Hats off to @GlasgowWarriors for finding a way to win. Great support from the terrace and adjoining stands - thank you. Keep the faith as we build as a team #StrongerInGreen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
6 years
All over and it's an agonising defeat by the slimmest of margins. Hard luck lads. #CONvGLA #MonthOfChampions
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5 years
Great to finally break the drought re success on Welsh soil, and stoked to watch the team’s hard work translate into positive performances. Really looking forward to our return to Sportsground v Cheetahs on 26th October 👍🏻 #StrongerInGreen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
5 years
FULL TIME - Dragons 14 Connacht 38
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5 years
Our European dream has ended - certainly not what we were planning on. We’ll definitely learn/grow & be stronger for it. A huge THANK YOU to our supporters - you guys are awesome 👏🏼. Onto Zebre away next week #StrongerInGreen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
5 years
A tough night at the office overall. Thank you to the huge amount of Connacht supporters who made the trip over and sang right to the end. #StrongerInGreen
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3 years
Great to get our first @URCOfficial win of the season, and to do it at the Sportsground in front of our families, friends & the Connacht faithful made it even more special. Important we back that performance up next Sat v @dragonsrugby - hope to see you there 💪🏻 #StrengthInBelief
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Andy Friend
4 years
Due recognition for these six men. Others are knocking on the door too. Exciting times for @connachtrugby #StrongerInGreen 🏉💪🏻
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
4 years
Congratulations to the 6️⃣ Connacht players named in the @IrishRugby squad for the return of the #GuinnessSixNations 🙌 ✅ @bundeeaki12 @kieranmarmion @JackCarty10 @QuinnRoux @FinlayBealham @daveheffernan88 Full story:
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6 years
Just been for a morning stroll around the magical city of Edinburgh. The long wait begins now for kickoff at 19:35 this evening. Looking forward to it 👍🏻 #StrongerInGreen @connachtrugby
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5 years
Outstanding news for @connachtrugby today. Plenty of hard work by so many people has gone into achieving this result. Take a bow every single one of you 👏🏼👏🏼. The future is bright #GrassrootsToGreenshirts #StrongerInGreen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
5 years
STATEMENT | The Government has today announced a total of €20m to Connacht Rugby’s Sportsground redevelopment project. The €10m allocated under the LSSIF has been matched with a further €10m commitment, as announced by Chief Whip @SeanKyneTD . More 👉
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1 year
Have decided to post a few pics every 4 days or so of our trip to keep folks posted on our adventures. Last few days have been spent down south on Co.Kerry, Co. Waterford & Co. Kilkenny. Stunning scenery, people & food. Weather has been magic too 🌞👍🏻💚
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3 years
As always, another ding ding battle between ourselves and @UlsterRugby last night. Never thought I’d be a fan of the ‘Captain’s Challenge’, but it worked in @connachtrugby favour in Belfast 😅 #StrongerInGreen
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3 years
All masked up with ⁦ @KerriRawlings ⁩ ahead of what should be an outstanding Test match #TeamOfUs #IREvNZL
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Andy Friend
3 years
Really?!?! This forensic checking of EVERY action leading to a score is sooo painful. Back your eyes and intuition and PLAY ON!!! #SAvBIL
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4 years
First night out in 4 months and ⁦ @tomsheridans ⁩ was our place of choice. Local, friendly and the Guinness/Fish&Chips were top shelf - thanks Martin, Rachel & staff. Ahh, nice to be getting back to the ol’ norm 😊 🇮🇪
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5 years
A beautiful morning in Montpellier, a day out from our final @ChampionsCup match for the season. Looking forward to finishing our campaign off with a win 👊🏽
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Andy Friend
4 years
We’re finding a way with these new guidelines. Fire, backgammon and a couple of coldies. Not a bad Sunday arvo 😉👍🏻 #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
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Andy Friend
6 years
A great victory in Perpignan tonight where our players demonstrated their immense qualities, both as rugby players and humans. Brilliant to see our @ConnachtClan supporters travel in numbers to support us - it means so much. Thank you 🙏 #StrongerInGreen
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
6 years
This is what we're all about. 💚
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Andy Friend
5 years
This is more like it!! Gorgeous day in Galway so BBQ’s a pumping. Summer is on its way 😎
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Andy Friend
6 years
A crucial signing for @connachtrugby today with @JackCarty10 agreeing to play his rugby here for the next 2 years. A player with amazing skills, enormous talent & an absolute gentleman to boot. Delighted to have him sticking round 👏🏼👊🏽
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
6 years
💬 | "It was a no brainer for me when you look at how ambitious this club is". Jack Carty tells us about his decision to recommit to Connacht for another two years #StrongerInGreen 💪
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Andy Friend
6 years
What an amazing game of rugby!!! 1st v 2nd in the world and 2nd takes the prize. Congrats @IrishRugby & Wayne Barnes - well refereed. Rugby at its best 🏉🇮🇪☘️
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Andy Friend
4 years
Camping in Clifden - seriously stunning 🐬 ⛺️ 🔥 🍷 🇮🇪
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Andy Friend
9 months
It’s been 2 weeks since we landed back in Australia, and funnily enough, a large chunk of time has been spent with family. Enjoying being able to spend time with them all again ❤️
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Andy Friend
6 years
Thanks to everyone from ⁦ @connachtrugby ⁩ for your warm well wishes. The long haul over to Galway has started, and I’ve got some quality reading material to fill in the next 28 hours. A great story thus far. I love an underdog!! #StrongerInGreen
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Andy Friend
6 years
A magic tour in so many ways, but most importantly for the fact we secured two crucial wins. Amazing support from our @ConnachtClan supporters & all the staff/players who put in so much hard work to get the results - thank you 🙏 #StrongerInGreen
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6 years
A really special first Christmas in Galway. Family, pressies, swimming, chilling...pretty hard to beat. Merry Christmas everyone 🎅🏼👌🏼
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Andy Friend
3 years
Really pleased to be able to announce the signings of Abraham Papali’i, Jonny Murphy & Dylan Tierney-Martin. All 3 men are good humans with unique rugby qualities that will add value to our squad. The @connachtrugby future is bright!! #StrongerInGreen
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Andy Friend
3 years
The longer this game goes on, the more bizarre that ruling becomes. Under the guise of ‘player safety’ (which I fully support), we now ask 13 men + 4 eligible reserves to play for 60 mins against 23 fit players 🤷🏼‍♂️. This law needs to change #IREvITA
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Andy Friend
6 years
Day 3 & I’ve made it back home. Connemara loop via Westport completed - thankfully the weather was kinder today. Stunning coastline from Clifden all the way home. Thanks to ⁦everyone I met & who supported me along the way - true Connacht kindness #friendlyfolk 🇮🇪☘️👊🏽
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Andy Friend
6 years
Well our fairytale didn’t come true, but that’s sport. I’ll always be super proud of this team, and you all hold a special place in my heart. It’s been an amazing couple of years, and for that I’m extremely grateful. Gonna miss you guys #united #unrelenting #clinical 🇦🇺
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Andy Friend
6 years
Thinking of our mate @chuckystannard tonight as he recovers in the good care of doctors and nurses at St Vincent’s. Thoughts are also very much Kim, Layla, Zara, Mark, Sharron and the extended Stannard family. Stay strong Chucky 👊🏼💪🏼🇦🇺
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Andy Friend
6 years
Have pulled up at a wee pub on Achill Island to watch the rugby. Kez has made herself at home 😂
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Andy Friend
3 years
Never had a Welsh choir serenade us during a pre game training - there’s always a first time for everything!! Thank you gentlemen 👏🏼👏🏼. Looking forward to our game v ⁦ @Cardiff_Rugby ⁩ tomorrow night to start our ⁦ @URCOfficial ⁩ season👍🏻
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Andy Friend
5 years
Spare a thought for our fellow Aussies who are battling severe fires & heat right across the country. Our land is one of extremes. Stay safe people 🇦🇺👊🏽
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Andy Friend
3 years
Great to be able to announce these significant signings today, and to be able to do it in such a special way. Well done to everyone involved 👏🏼👏🏼 #StrongerInGreen 💪🏻💪🏻 #GrassrootsToGreenshirts
@connachtrugby
Connacht Rugby
3 years
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙄𝙨 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧. Announcing TWENTY-ONE player contract extensions… …by the people who matter most 💚 #GrassrootsToGreenShirts Full story:
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Andy Friend
6 years
Please tell me that every game of hurling is as exciting as yesterday’s semi Galway v Clare and this corker today?!?! Non stop action. An amazing spectacle 😳
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