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Connacht captain Paul Boyle (left) during their training session at the Sportsground on Tuesday. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Andy Friend backs Connacht skipper Paul Boyle after scrum call

There was enough poison floating out the Twitter swamp on Sunday night, following a late decision by Connacht captain Paul Boyle to bullishly opt for (...)

Connacht’s Caolin Blade: set to play at scrumhalf against Benetton. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match time

Connacht v Benetton The Sportsground, 7.35pm - Live TG4, eir sport This rescheduled fixture might not quicken the pulse but it matters to Connacht(...)

Andy Friend has named his Connacht team for Sunday’s Pro14 match. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Irish internationals return as Connacht face Southern Kings
  • Pro14
  • February 28, 2020, 13:06

Irish internationals Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have both been included in Connacht’s squad to face the Southern Kings on Sunday in Port Elizabe(...)

Connacht’s Shane Delahunt will be in action against Edinburgh on Friday. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Connacht face daunting task against Edinburgh
  • Pro14
  • February 21, 2020, 06:00

Edinburgh v Connacht, Murrayfield, Friday, 7.35pm - Live on Eir Sports Xtra & Premier Sports Connacht are facing a challenging task when they fac(...)

Connacht head coach Andy Friend will be without Dave Heffernan, Ultan Dillane and Gavin Thornbury on Friday night. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Connacht make four changes to their pack for Edinburgh clash
  • Pro14
  • February 20, 2020, 12:42

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has made four changes to his starting team to face Edinburgh in the Pro14 at Murrayfield on Friday (kick off: 7.35pm).(...)

Connacht head coach Andy Friend: ‘We have picked a strong side and are aiming to win the game and regain some momentum ahead of an important block of games coming in the Pro14.’ Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Connacht determined to make Montpellier clash count for something

Montpellier v Connacht, GGL Stadium, Sunday, 3.15pm - Live on BT Sport 3 Connacht head to Montpellier for their final Heineken Champions Cup fixture(...)

Connacht host Toulouse in Saturday’s crucial Champions Cup clash at the Sportsground. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Connacht’s Irish internationals return for Toulouse challenge

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has recalled a host of Irish internationals for Saturday’s crucial Champions Cup clash with Toulouse at the Sportsgrou(...)

Leinster’s Garry Ringrose is tackled by Robin Copeland of Connacht during their Pro 14 match at the RDS. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Leinster 54 Connacht 7 Not four years ago these teams faced off in a Pro 12 final at Murrayfield. Connacht deservedly and joyously prevailed. On(...)

Leinster’s Garry Ringrose scores his team’s seventh try against Connacht. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

Leinster 54 Connacht 7 “James, come off now!” commanded doctor to limping lock. James Ryan damaged his calf - and possibly exacerbated it with two t(...)

Connacht’s Quinn Roux: underwent surgery for a hand injury, and is not expected to return to training until February. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Hand injury puts paid to Quinn Roux’s Six Nations hopes
  • Pro14
  • January 2, 2020, 06:00

Quinn Roux’s hopes of returning to the Irish side for the start of the Six Nations have been dashed, with the 29-year old having to undergo surgery fo(...)

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