Aki & Oliver come into Connacht starting side for Bristol clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki and Conor Oliver have both been named in the starting XV to face Bristol Bears in Sunday’s pre-Christmas Heineken Champions Cup clash at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm). Their inclusions...
PREVIEW: Connacht V Bristol Bears
3 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyBy John O’Sullivan Head coach Andy Friend said that Connacht’s close-run 26-22 defeat to Racing 92 in Paris last weekend has reinforced the squad’s confidence that they can compete with...
Courageous Connacht Come Close to Famous Win Over Racing
3 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyBy John O’Sullivan Racing 92 26-22 Connacht Connacht fell to a narrow four-point defeat to Racing 92 in Paris La Défense Arena in the Heineken Champions Cup. In a brilliant...
Connacht Bring Home Losing Bonus In Three-Try Comeback
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht fell to a narrow 26-22 defeat to Racing 92 in an exciting Heineken Champions Cup opener in Paris this afternoon. In a brilliant exhibition of attacking rugby, the westerners scored three tries...
Connacht Squad Update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing today’s team announcement, the Connacht medical team have issued the following squad update: Niall Murray (shoulder) underwent surgery earlier this week and will be out action...
Connacht Squad Update Friday 9th October
3 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyFollowing today’s team announcement, the Connacht medical team have issued the following squad update: Niall Murray (shoulder) underwent surgery earlier this week and will be out action until...
Squad Update: Friday 2nd October
3 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyFollowing today’s squad announcement for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 opener against Glasgow, the Connacht medical team have requested the following squad update: Peter Robb (groin) and...
Pro14 | Munster v Connacht line ups and preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second Irish derby of the weekend pits Munster against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Connacht lurk two spots below Johann van Graan’s men who will be hoping...
Connacht Squad Update
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing the end of week 4 of pre-season training, the Connacht management team have issued the following squad update. Jonny Murphy (head), Matthew Burke (thigh), Finlay Bealham (ankle), Kieran Marmion...
Connacht Squad Update: Friday 24th July
3 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyFollowing the end of week 4 of pre-season training, the Connacht management team have issued the following squad update. Jonny Murphy (head), Matthew Burke (thigh), Finlay Bealham (ankle), Kieran...
