Historic first victory for brave Russians
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAnyone from Connacht who was in Siberia last month for Enisei-STM's historic first match in Europe will appreciate what it must have meant to the Russians at the weekend when they defeated Brive.
Clermont Auvergne head coach Franck Azéma wants to...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoClermont Auvergne head coach Franck Azéma has demanded that his side maintain their current level of performance which has seen them climb to the summit of the Top 14 table.Clermont visit Sandy...
Clermont Auvergne head coach Franck Azéma wants to...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoClermont Auvergne head coach Franck Azéma has demanded that his side maintain their current level of performance which has seen them climb to the summit of the Top 14 table.Clermont visit Sandy...
Top 14: Clermont edge plucky Brive
1 decade ago by Rugby 365TOP 14 REPORT: Clermont leapfrogged three arch-rivals to go atop the Top 14 after a hard-fought 26-21 victory over Brive on Sunday, the latter club's first home loss since September 2014.
Weekend Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend in European rugby races by, leaving us to pore over the action. Big wins were matched by tight physical contests, in what was an exciting round of rugby. Guinness Pro12 We begin with...
MacGinty To Make First PRO12 Start
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Connacht team to face Munster in their first interprovincial clash of the season at Thomond Park on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm) has been named. Head coach Pat Lam has made nine personnel changes to...
Robbie Henshaw starts at fullback as Connacht ring the changes for Munster battle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPat Lam has made nine changes from the team that started against Brive in the Challenge Cup last week for their clash against Munster tomorrow in the Pro12.
This is the time to shine at Thomond
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was admirable how Connacht responded to their treacherous return from Siberia with a win against Brive. The mental and physical fatigue would have taken its toll on the players.
