Pat Lam disappointed despite slaying the Dragons
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialConnacht head coach Pat Lam admitted he was disappointed with their performance against Newport Gwent Dragons despite recording an opening-day 29-23 win.
Connacht made to work for season opening victory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFionn Carr's 77th-minute try sealed a hard-earned 29-23 win for Connacht against Newport Gwent Dragons at the Showground as the Guinness PRO12 season began.
Guinness Pro12 previews
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPat Lam has handed debuts to academy centre Rory Parata and New Zealand-born flanker Nepia Fox-Matamua for the visit of Newport Gwent Dragons in Galway (7.30).
Weekend preview & BOD's predictions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Pro12 kick off, we get underway our weekly preview of the weekend's action. This week we preview all the Pro 12 games and the 3 internationals that take place and ask Brian O'Driscoll to give...
Connacht's Parata And Fox-Matamua To Make PRO12 Debuts
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Pat Lam has named his side for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 first round clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.30pm).
Connacht team to face Dragons in PRO12 Opener
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialHead Coach Pat Lam has named his side for the opening round of the GUINNESS PRO12 against Newport Gwent Dragons at the Sportsground tomorrow night, KO 7:30pm.
GUINNESS PRO12: Round 1 Preview
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe GUINNESS PRO12 launches back into action in style this weekend with three games on the opening Friday night. Last season's beaten semi-finalists, Ulster and the Ospreys, face each other in Belfast,...
GUINNESS PRO12 Daily News Update
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby Official?The start of the GUINNESS PRO12 season is just three days away and Newport Gwent Dragons lock Rynard Landman insists he is ready and raring to cause a few upsets.
Wales announce 31 man squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has announced his 31 man squad which will compete at the Rugby World Cup in England. Out-Half Gareth Anscombe misses out, while injured tight head Samson Lee is included. Out of form...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday August 10th,Burgess to make England debut against FranceThe 26-year-old Burgess has been picked at inside centre, not blindside flanker where he produced his best performances for club side Bath...
