Lam’s men reach their final destination
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis morning at 7.30, Pat Lam will join his entire backroom team in the lobby of their Edinburgh hotel and they will take to the streets of the Scottish capital for a 5km run.
Preview of PRO12 Final between first timers Connacht and experienced Leinster
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThis weekend fans will make their way on planes, trains, automobiles and⦠ferries to Edinburgh for the Guinness PRO 12 Final at Murrayfield. This being the 15th year of Celtic rugby and 2nd year...
Connacht Are Unchanged For PRO12 Final
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of this afternoon's Captain's Run at BT Murrayfield, Connacht head coach Pat Lam has finalised his team to face Leinster in the GUINNESS PRO12 final in Edinburgh on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm).
Edinburgh travel guide for the Guinness PRO12 Final
1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby NewsAfter 132 Guinness PRO12 league fixtures and two semi-finals, Connacht and Leinster will meet in the Guinness PRO12 Final in Edinburgh on Saturday (28 May).
Pat Lam: This is Connacht's chance, let's finish with no regrets
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBeing here in Edinburgh the day before Connacht Rugby's first ever final, I feel very privileged to be a part of this journey - one that has been growing for a long time now.
Lam: Let's make dreams happen
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA journey which began 15 years ago and which has continued at 27 venues across Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy will hopefully culminate tomorrow in Edinburgh with Connacht being crowned Pro12 champions...
Fans urged to 'Go Green for Connacht' in maiden final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith thousands of Connacht supporters expected to descend on Edinburgh for tomorrow's Guinness Pro12 grand final, supporters of Pat Lam's team are being urged to 'Go Green for Connacht' again.
Player Diary: Connacht has given me so much. . . it's about what you can give back
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI'm in a very privileged position - Connacht captain ahead of the biggest game in the province's history - but it's not a time to sit back and admire where we are. There's a game to win tomorrow in Edinburgh.
Going to the Leinster v Connacht Pro12 final? Here are the best ways to get to Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHundreds of Irish supporters are planning a trip to Edinburgh this weekend to watch Connacht play Leinster in the Guinness PRO12 final on Saturday. With flights and hotel prices soaring, here are some...
How Connacht overcame the odds to beat Glasgow and reach the Pro12 final
1 decade ago by The GuardianConnacht have always struggled to match the other Irish provinces but Pat Lam’s team are now one win away from lifting the first trophy of their 131-year historyBy Jonathan Drennan for Behind the Lines,...
