Person: Christian Short

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Pain of Alps fall cuts to core as Connacht cliffhanger goes west

Former Connacht lock Christian Short, who had travelled from nearby Lyon, and another ex-player Keith Matthews, who had come from Limerick, mingled with the disappointed travelling fans at Place de Berulle late on Saturday night, weighed down by the result as much as if they had played in it themselves.

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McGowan enjoying life in La Rochelle

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Browne set to face Leinster

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Jackman braced for Brive challenge

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Cup defenders notch confident win

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Goode to steer Brive against Leinster

Saints confirm player exits

Northampton have confirmed the departure of several squad members as they prepare for their Guinness Premiership return.

Thu, 01 May, 2008

Newcastle to play Jonny Wilkinson

Newcastle Falcons boss John Fletcher claims he would have been “a stark raving lunatic” to leave out a fully-fit Jonny Wilkinson for Sunday’s Guinness Premiership clash against title contenders Bristol.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2007

Cullen set to take centre stage

CHRISTIAN CULLEN will be the focus of attention again tonight when he lines out at centre for Munster in the Celtic League clash with Neath/Swansea Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Fri, 05 May, 2006

Bradley makes five changes to Connacht XV

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made five changes to the side that lost to Cardiff for Friday¹s Celtic League clash with Edinburgh at the Sportsground.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

McCall gets nod for Ulster Connacht gamble on injuries

MARK McCALL has named his Ulster side to face Cardiff in the Celtic League on Friday night in Ravenhill (9pm) in their penultimate home game of the season.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

Connacht wait on Keane fitness

Connacht will have to wait on the fitness of scrum-half Chris Keane and prop Ray Hogan ahead of their Celtic League clash with Edinburgh on Friday night at the Sportsground (6.30pm).

Tue, 02 May, 2006

Connacht bid to keep Heineken Cup hopes alive

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has brought in captain Andrew Farley, Dan McFarland, Conor McPhillips and John Hearty for their Celtic League appointment against Cardiff Blues at The Arms Park on Saturday evening.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2006

Connacht bid for Heineken Cup spot

Connacht will be motivated by the carrot of Heineken Cup rugby for their visit to Cardiff in the Celtic League on Saturday.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2006

Bradley makes four changes for Connacht

Michael Bradley has selected Gavin Williams, Christian Short, Michael Swift and Darren Yapp as the four changes to the Connacht side to play The Dragons in the Celtic League clash at the Sportsground on Easter Saturday (2.30).

Fri, 14 Apr, 2006

Connacht waiting on fitness news

Connacht will have to wait on the fitness of captain Andrew Farley (back) and Keith Matthews (leg) before announcing their side for the Celtic League clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at the Sportsground on Easter Saturday.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2006

Fitness test scheduled for Connacht's Warwick

Connacht Coach Michael Bradley will put out-half Paul Warwick through a stringent fitness test on Friday to assess his capacity to start against Newcastle in the European Challenge Cup quarter final.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2006

Four changes for Connacht

Michael Bradley has made four changes to his Connacht side for the trip to The Borders tomorrow night.

Thu, 23 Mar, 2006

Connacht welcome prop and wing back for Borders game

Coach Michael Bradley will have prop Stephen Knoop and wing Conor McPhillips fit to resume against The Borders at Netherdale on Friday evening.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2006

Back on familiar ground

BERNARD JACKMAN may have swapped the green of Connacht for the royal blue of Leinster but the western province continues to play a central role in the hooker’s career.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006

McHugh and Hearty come in for Connacht

Mark McHugh and John Hearty are the two new men in for Connacht's away date at Leinster in the Celtic League on Sunday.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2006

Connacht wait on Short

Connacht will wait on the fitness of Christian Short (hamstring) Matt Lacey (groin), Stephen Knoop (calf) and Conor McPhillips (groin) ahead of Sunday’s Celtic League clash with Leinster at Donnybrook (5.15pm).

Wed, 01 Mar, 2006

Yapp returns for Connacht

Darren Yapp will make his first appearance for Connacht since picking up a calf injury on November 4th in their home tie with Llanelli Scarlets in the Celtic League at The Sportsground on Saturday.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2006

Bradley looks forward to Llanelli 'challenge'

Michael Bradley will have five A Internationals on board for Connacht's clash with Llanelli in Saturday's Celtic League clash at The Sportsground (2.30pm).

Wed, 15 Feb, 2006

Connacht three fit for Montpellier

Connacht's luck may just be turning. Coach Michael Bradley was thrilled to hear that all three injury doubts - Stephen Knoop, Andrew Farley and John Hearty - will be fit to take part in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool Five clash with Montpellier.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006

Connacht prop a doubt for Montpellier tie

Prop Stephen Knoop has picked up an ankle injury to make him a doubt for Connacht's European Challenge Cup Pool Five clash with Montpellier at the Sportsground on Saturday.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2006

McHugh makes Connacht return

Mark McHugh plays for the first time this season for Connacht against Gwent Dragons in the Celtic League at Rodney Parade tomorrow night.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2006

Connacht wait on Hogan and Farley

Coach Michael Bradley will give prop Ray Hogan and second row Andrew Farley as much time as he can to recover for Connacht's Celtic League match against the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2006

Rigney overcomes injury to face Ulster

Colm Rigney has gotten the better of a slight neck injury to take his place in the middle of the back row for Connacht's Celtic League tie with Ulster at the Sportsground on Saturday.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2005

Bradley upbeat as Warriors fall to determined Connacht

CONNACHT once again produced a European miracle, not necessarily with a stylish performance, but with the same gritty determination that has become their hallmark.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2005

Warwick returns for Connacht

Paul Warwick has recovered from a hamstring strain to take his place in the Connacht squad for the return date with Worcester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool 5 clash at The Sportsground (2pm).

Wed, 14 Dec, 2005

Connacht wait on Slemen and Yapp

Connacht coach Michael Bradley will wait until Friday to make a final decision on the fitness of David Slemen and Darren Yapp for the Challenge Cup trip to Worcester’s at Sixways on Saturday (2pm).

Wed, 07 Dec, 2005

Connacht name extended squad

Connacht have followed Leinster in naming an extended squad for their clash this Saturday at The Sportsground.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2005

Connacht look to build on form

Connacht will look to take advantage of Glasgow's poor form and their own win in Montpellier to propel themselves to a Celtic League win in Hughenden tonight.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2005

Two new Johns for Connacht

The two Johns, Hearty and Fogarty, are the newcomers to Michael Bradley's Connacht side for the clash with Montpellier in Friday’s European Challenge Cup clash at the Stade Sabathe.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2005

Connacht make late changes

The late withdrawals of hooker John Fogarty (rib cartilage) and centre John Hearty (hamstring) should not hinder Connacht's destruction of Italian club Catania at The Sportsground.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2005

Tonga's Mailei to sign for Connacht

Tongan international Andrew Mailei will sign for Connacht on a one-year deal as a direct replacement for Mark McHugh, who is out of the game with a long-term injury.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2005

Bradley to blood two new players for Ospreys trip

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has brought in five players to his side for the trip to The Ospreys on Friday.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2005

Connacht make two changes for Ulster trip

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has brought in out-half Paul Warwick and second row Christian Short for the difficult task against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2005

Muldoon the only change for Connacht

John Muldoon is the only change as Connacht face into what is sure to be a hotly-contested Celtic League tie with Munster at the Sportsground tomorrow (2pm).

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

Warwick close to return against Munster

It now appears that Connacht out-half Paul Warwick has more than a fighting chance of recovering in time to meet Munster in Saturday’s Celtic League clash at The Sportsground.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2005

Connacht make additions to squad

Connacht have added Ted Robinson, James Downey and Ray Hogan to the squad for Saturday’s Celtic League game against Border Reivers at the Sportsground (2:30).

Wed, 21 Sep, 2005

Four changes for Connacht

There will be four changes to the Connacht side that were hockeyed by Edinburgh last week for the appointment with Llanelli in Wrexham on Saturday.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

Hogan a doubt for Llanelli clash

It is touch-and-go as to whether prop Ray Hogan will recover in time for Connacht's date with Llanelli in Wrexham on Saturday.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2005

Edinburgh demolish Connacht

Edinburgh Gunners smashed their second hoodoo in quick succession by completing a clinical demolition job on shell-shocked Connacht.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2005

Hogan returns for Connacht

Prop Ray Hogan has recovered from a knee injury to take his place as the only change in the Connacht side to meet Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

Bradley awaiting fitness news on Connacht forwards

Connacht coach Michael Bradley will have to wait on the fitness of forwards John Fogarty, Christian Short and Ray Hogan and three-quarter David Slemen before finalising his squad for the Celtic League away date at Edinburgh at the weekend.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2005

Captain Farley named in Connacht team

Australian Andrew Farley will captain Connacht for the second year in a row this season.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2005

Bradley delays naming team

Coach Michael Bradley has delayed the announcement of his starting 15 for the Celtic League date with Cardiff at The Sportsground on Saturday, except to confirm that Keith Matthews and Colm Rigney will play from the first whistle.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2005

Bradley names team for opener

Coach Michael Bradley has chosen his first fifteen for the first game of the season at home to Overmach Parma at the Sportsground on Tuesday (6.30pm).

Mon, 15 Aug, 2005