Lam's sights on Thomond tie for injury-hit Connacht
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis was Connacht's first win in three meetings over Brive and in the process the side from the Limousin region became the 15th French club that they have defeated in European action.
In Pics: Provinces In European Action
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster and Leinster were both beaten by English opposition in round 2 of the European Champions Cup, while Connacht kept up their winning form against Brive in the Challenge Cup. Munster's clash with Stade...
Connacht set to make home comforts count
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's expected to be cold, wet and windy at the Sportsground later today when Connacht take on Brive at 5pm, but those conditions will feel like home comforts for Pat Lam's men after all they have been...
Robbie Henshaw in as Connacht make 13 changes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs part of 13 changes from team that beat Enisei STM in Siberia, Connacht coach Pat Lam has recalled Robbie Henshaw for tomorrow’s Challenge Cup tie with Brive.
Connacht Make 13 Changes For Brive Clash
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of Saturday's European Challenge Cup round 2 match against Brive at the Sportsground (kick-off 5pm), Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made 13 changes to the team that started in Siberia last weekend.
European Watch: Bonus-point boost for Falcons
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNewcastle Falcons, bottom of the Premiership with four straight losses, gave themselves a decent chance of making progress in the Challenge Cup when they came away from Brive with a losing bonus point.
Players have ability to take Brive scalp
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLast weekend brought Connacht out of their comfort zone, but tomorrow they are back playing on home soil, and I can't see anything other than a win against Brive.
Aki and MacGinty impress in Siberia
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht management have had to factor in an unexpected glitch to their Siberian adventure as they prepare to face Brive in the second round of the European Challenge Cup next Friday.
Brive v Newcastle (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news as Newcastle visit Brive in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Amedee-Domenech (18:30 GMT).
