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Preview: Top 14, Round 15

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

PREVIEW: Stade Francais coach Gonzalo Quesada is taking no chances ahead of Friday night's visit of Brive, calling up his international big-guns for the Top 14 clash.  

Henshaw And Marmion Back From Injury For Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Pat Lam has named his Connacht side to face Enisei-STM in their final pool match of the European Challenge Cup at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). The head coach has made six changes to the...

Johnny O'Connor: Bright start essential to halt Russians

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It won't be easy for Connacht to bounce back from last weekend's horror ending in Brive, but I've no doubt those guys have it in them.

Player Diary: Tiernan O’Halloran - Missed opportunity hurt us but we want to right that tomorrow

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

We didn't get back into Galway until late Sunday night, and the delayed journey home didn't help the feeling around the place after that defeat in Brive.

Wednesday Round-Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hooper to captain WaratahsWaratahs have announced that Michael Hooper has been appointed captain next season.The 24-year-old has had quite the impressive career so far, including becoming the first...

Lam expecting Connacht reaction

1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby Official

Pat Lam expects a reaction from his Connacht side after he expressed his anger at their weekend performance following a 21-18 defeat to Brive in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.

Video: Brive match-winner buys a drink for Connacht supporters and sings night away in Basque pub

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht supporters who had their hearts broken when Brive snatched victory with a last gasp penalty, had the blow softened somewhat when the player who delivered the winning kick bought them all a drink...

Agony for Connacht as Brive snatch victory with last-gasp penalty

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht spurned a golden opportunity to secure a Challenge Cup quarter final place as they were undone during an agonising climax away to Brive.

Lam rings the changes ahead of 'knockout' French test

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht coach Pat Lam believes if his side don't hit the ground running against Brive, their Challenge Cup dreams could be in tatters at Stade Amedee-Domenech this evening.

Pat Lam wants Connacht to conquer Europe

1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby Official

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has reminded his players that tomorrow's European Rugby Challenge Cup match with Brive should not be taken for granted if they are to enjoy success on the continent this season.