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Sale Sharks’ Byron McGuigan goes over for a try against Connacht during the European Challenge Cup quarter-final match at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire
Connacht get no value from Sale yet again as European challenge ends
  • Rugby
  • March 29, 2019, 22:21

Sale Sharks 20 Connacht 10 England remains the unhappiest hunting ground for Connacht as Sale inflicted a sixth defeat over the Irish province in Eur(...)

A Connacht training session in the Sportsground, Galway, before the trip to Glasgow. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Glasgow Warriors v Connacht, Scotstoun (7.35pm, live on Free Sports) It’s the clash of the second and third placed sides in Conference A table – ther(...)

Connacht’s Caolin Blade, Quinn Roux and Jack Carty celebrate with try-scorer Niyi Adeolokun during the game against Scarlets at the Showground. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Connacht hold their nerve for home win over Scarlets
  • Pro14
  • September 23, 2018, 15:04

Connacht 33 Scarlets 20 Connacht shot up the Pro14 conference A table after a significant home win against Scarlets, but nothing comes easy for Andy (...)

Seán O’Brien, Peter McCabe, Bundee Aki and Eoin Griffin at a Connacht squad training sesion at Sportsground, Galway. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first start

Robin Copeland will make his Connacht debut, Tom Farrell has recovered from illness, Bundee Aki makes his first start of the season alongside him in m(...)

Connacht’s head coach Andy Friend: “We face a big challenge in Murrayfield.” Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Bundee Aki ‘raring to go’ for Connacht, says Andy Friend

Edinburgh v Connacht Venue: Murrayfield. Kick off: 7.35pm. On TV: eirSport and Premier Sports. Paul Boyle is used to confounding convention. He shru(...)

Connacht’s Craig Ronaldson kicks a late penalty to win the game that narrowly missed. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again
  • Pro14
  • September 3, 2018, 06:45

Connacht 26, Glasgow 27 Agonisingly close, but for a third successive season, Connacht succumbed to Glasgow Warriors on opening day of the Guinness P(...)

Glasgow Warriors’ Stuart Hogg kicks the winning drop goal at the Sportsground. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post
  • Pro14
  • September 1, 2018, 17:06

Connacht 26 Glasgow 27 For a third successive season, Connacht succumbed to Glasgow Warriors on opening day of the Guinness Pro14 Championship, but (...)

Connacht’s Matt Healy scores a try during his side’s Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat to Gloucester. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho
Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit

Connacht 28 Gloucester 33 It is now a case of chin up for Connacht and their 8,000 supporters who had filled the Galway Sportsground on Saturday in e(...)

Tiernan O’Halloran: returns to the Connacht side for the game against Benetton Treviso. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho
Connacht aiming to get back on track in Treviso

Benetton v Connacht, Stadio Comunale di Monigo (12.0, Irish time) In theory there isn’t a better time for Connacht to be making a trip to Treviso giv(...)

Connacht’s Bundee Aki and Perry Humphreys of Worcester Warriors during their European Rugby Challenge Cup round two encounter. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Keane acknowledges Connacht flaws after flattering victory

Connacht 15 Worcester 8 Connacht flattered to deceive in their victory over Worcester Warriors. Although ultimately grabbing control of Pool five in (...)

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