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Pat Lam says Connacht will recover from heartbreak

Gloucester 40 Connacht 32 (AET): It had all the hallmarks of past heartbreaks. Connacht, punching above their weight, looked set to close in on the ultimate prize, only to be denied at the bitter end, whether by their own hand, or by questionable refereeing decisions.

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Pat Lam says Connacht well up for Gloucester challenge

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Pat Lam confident Connacht ready for the Kingsholm ‘cauldron’

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Players still on learning curve

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Foley’s mind only on Reds job

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O’Donnell ready to step up

Copeland grateful for Schmidt advice as Munster move pays dividends

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Fri, 24 Jan, 2014

Munster potential enthuses Penney

Munster 28 Gloucester 17

Mon, 26 Aug, 2013

Aussie coach takes criticism on the chin

Robbie Deans has brushed aside comments by David Campese that he has “destroyed Australian rugby,” but admitted he understands criticism of his regime.

Fri, 16 Nov, 2012

Lancaster includes Ashton in England team to face Wallabies

Chris Ashton is back to play Australia after being recalled to the England side for Saturday’s Cook Cup showdown at Twickenham.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012

Lancaster backed as England floor French

England captain Chris Robshaw and full-back Ben Foden last night endorsed Stuart Lancaster’s bid to become the team’s full-time coach after a remarkable RBS 6 Nations triumph over France.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2012

Lancaster trims England squad

England’s interim head coach Stuart Lancaster will name at least eight uncapped players in his 22-man squad to face Scotland in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012

Elwood soothed by team’s spirit

CONNACHT coach Eric Elwood has vowed that a heartbreaking late loss to English Premiership side Gloucester will not break his side’s spirit.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011

Connacht know they’ve plenty to work on

AN improved set piece is essential if Connacht are to have any hopes of overcoming Gloucester on the second of the back-to-back Heineken Cup fixtures and grab that elusive win.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2011

No positives for frustrated Elwood

CONNACHT boss Eric Elwood admitted it was “difficult to find positives” after his side were edged out by Gloucester on Saturday and remain without a win in the Heineken Cup.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011

Munster to mix and match

DOUG HOWLETT is just one of a number of senior players set tointensify Munster’s pre-season effort when they take on Gloucester at Musgrave Park tonight (7pm).

Fri, 27 Aug, 2010

Lineen hails Glasgow’s self-belief after Gloucester demolition

Glasgow Warriors 33 Gloucester 11

Sat, 12 Dec, 2009

Redpath braced for Dragons threat

GLOUCESTER boss Bryan Redpath has put his team on red alert tonight for their Heineken Cup clash against a Newport Gwent Dragons side he believes will show “no fear”.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2009