Carty: Connacht relishing Siberian adventure
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialFly-half Jack Carty insists Connacht are ready to embrace the challenge this weekend when they contest their first ever European rugby fixture in Russia.
Pat Lam: Unique Siberia trip is an ideal time to test our mettle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's our third day in Russia and we feel settled ahead of the game tomorrow. After a long journey that started on Tuesday night from Shannon airport, we arrived in Krasnoyarsk at about midday on Wednesday.
Carty expecting frosty Russian reception for Connacht clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis may be the first time that any of the Connacht players have set foot in Russia but out-half Jack Carty is more than familiar with Saturday's opponents Enisei-STM having played against them several...
Connacht operating on Russia time for daunting trip
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Pat Lam is hopeful that a detailed plan, which has been fine-tuned in recent weeks, will stand to them as they head on their historic trip to Siberia for the first European rugby game to...
Connacht Announce 24-Man Squad For Siberian Trip
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLater this evening, a 24-man Connacht squad will depart from Shannon Airport for the nearly 6,000 km trip to Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Hamstring Injury Sidelines McCartney For Six Weeks
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing their GUINNESS PRO12 win at home to Benetton Treviso, Connacht's attention now turns to the European Challenge Cup and this week's trip to Russia for the round 1 clash with Enisei STM.
Pat Lam: Top of the Guinness Pro12 table would be a nice place to be
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's been a very quick week and a short turnaround from Saturday to our Friday night game against Treviso. It's definitely ideal that we're at home again this week, particularly ahead of the monster trip...
World Rugby starts task of spreading the word according to Gosper
1 decade ago by The GuardianBrett Gosper, World Rugby’s chief executive, follows 2015 World Cup with campaign using 2016 Olympics to develop game in Russia, China and elsewhereBy the time Sonny Bill Williams was accepting a replacement...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyLancaster talks France: Despite being frustrated by England’s lack of discipline and their decision-making at the breakdown, Stuart Lancaster was impressed by the work-rate of England’s replacements. Danny...
Namibia claim historic series
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REPORT: Namibia defeated Russia 45-5 in Windhoek on Saturday to clinch the Friendship Series 2-0 after the hosts also won the first Test a week ago.
