Person: Cillian Willis

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After a stellar Munster and Ireland rugby career, Donncha O’Callaghan will retire next year at the end of his third season with Worcester in the Premiership.

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Cronin to make competitive debut for Leinster

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Leinster dig deep after first-half blitz from Connacht

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Three changes for Connacht: Madigan and McLaughlin return for Leinster

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Leinster struggle to bonus-point win over Aironi

Fresh start for new Blue Sykes

SOUTH AFRICAN import Steven Sykes makes his Leinster debut in tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Aironi at the RDS (6pm).

Sat, 01 Oct, 2011

Reid to make Leinster senior debut

Academy outhalf Noel Reid will make his senior debut for Leinster when he takes to the pitch against Aironi at the RDS on Saturday (6pm).

Fri, 30 Sep, 2011

Schmidt shuffles Leinster pack, Marshall gets the nod for Ulster

The Leinster team to face the Scarlets in Saturday evening's RaboDirect PRO12 clash in Parc y Scarlets (6.30pm) sees three changes, all in the pack, from the side that lost to Glasgow Warriors.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011

Schmidt frustrated at ref’s ruck rulings

THE loss of Ireland international Kevin McLaughlin and openside Dominic Ryan to ankle injuries leaves Joe Schmidt without 23 first choice players for Saturday’s trip to The Scarlets in the PRO12 League.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2011

Ryan to wage war on Glasgow

LEINSTER back rower Dominic Ryan is looking forward to inflicting more torture on Glasgow Warriors at the RDS tonight (6pm) in the first of at least four encounters between the sides this season.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2011

Fitzgerald out for Dragons clash

Luke Fitzgerald hasn’t recovered from the knee injury sustained last weekend against the Ospreys in time to make Leinster’s match day 23 for their home encounter with the Dragons tomorrow night (KO 7.35pm).

Thu, 08 Sep, 2011

Ruddock to lead youthful Leinster

Rhys Ruddock will captain a Leinster side bearing little resemblance to that which overhauled Northampton in last season’s Heineken Cup final when the province take on the Ospreys in their first RaboDirectPRO 12 match tomorrow night.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2011

Disappointed Fitzgerald to start in Leinster friendly

Luke Fitzgerald will start for Leinster in tomorrow night's pre-season friendly against Northampton Saints , just days after being left out of Ireland's 30-man World Cup squad.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2011

Schmidt names youthful Leinster side for Melbourne clash

In the absence of his senior international players, Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has named a young side to face the Melbourne Rebels in tomorrow night’s opening fixture of the Bank of Ireland Series in Donnybrook, kick-off 7pm.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2011

I quit because fun was gone, says Willis

CONNACHT scrum-half Cillian Willis says he has no regrets about deciding to retire from the game aged just 26.

Fri, 13 May, 2011

Coach wants Ulster to nail down top four place

HISTORY, odds, and the venue will all favour a home victory when Ulster host Connacht in tomorrow’s penultimate Magners League fixture.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2011

Connacht welcome back experienced trio

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for tomorrow night’s Magners League game against Ulster at Ravenhill, kick-off 7.05pm.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2011

Connacht look to derail Cardiff’s league charge

CONNACHT are looking to sign off their home season and extend their impressive form at the Galway Sportsground this evening.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011

Elwood calls for reply to Aironi loss

IT is redemption week for Connacht, according to coach Eric Elwood. After a disappointing loss to Aironi in Italy, Elwood is banking on home advantage to help the province record their sixth win on the trot at home to Edinburgh this evening.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2011

Cronin back for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for Saturday’s Magners League match against Aironi at the Stadio Zaffanella, kick-off 4.30pm.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

Muldoon returns to Connacht squad

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for Friday’s Magners League meeting with Aironi at the Sportsground, kick-off 7.35pm.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2011

Elwood names strong Connacht side for Ospreys tie

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his team for Sunday’s Magners League clash with the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium, kick-off 2.40pm.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Cronin and Ofisa to start for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for tomorrow evening’s Magners League game against the Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground in Galway, kick-off 7pm.

Thu, 17 Feb, 2011

O’Connor returns to captain Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for Saturday’s Magners League match with the Scarlets at the Sportsground in Galway, kick-off 7.35pm.

Fri, 11 Feb, 2011

Connacht name side for Italian job

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for tomorrow's Amlin Challenge Cup game with Cavalieri Prato at the Sportsgrounds, kick-off 6pm.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2011

Elwood rings the changes for Bayonne trip

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for Saturday’s Amlin Challenge Cup game with Bayonne at the Stade Jean Bauger, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2011

Elwood names Connacht side

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for Thursday’s Magners League match with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade (kick-off 7.35pm).

Wed, 05 Jan, 2011

McLaughlin back for Leinster

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has named his side for Saturday’s Magners League derby with Connacht at the RDS. (kick-off 5.30pm)

Fri, 31 Dec, 2010

Ex-Munster centre leads Connacht in derby tie

Former Munster player Keith Matthews will captain Connacht for their St Stephen’s Day Magners League meeting with league leaders Munster at the Sportsground in Galway. (kick-off 6.10pm)

Fri, 24 Dec, 2010

Evans boots Connacht out of cup

HARLEQUINS completed the double over Connacht at a bitterly cold Sportsground last night to maintain pole position in Pool 1 of the Amlin Cup and confirm Connacht’s exit from the competition.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2010

Fanning and Loughney in for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has announced his side for Friday night’s Amlin Challenge Cup game against Harlequins at the Sportsgrounds (kick-off 7pm).

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010

Keatley comes in for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side to face Harlequins for Sunday’s Amlin Challenge Cup game at the Stoop in London. (kick-off 5.45pm)

Fri, 10 Dec, 2010

Elwood names side for Edinburgh trip

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side for Friday night’s Magners League game against Edinburgh in Murrayfield. (kick-off 7.05pm )

Thu, 25 Nov, 2010

Duffy set to become centurion against Ospreys

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side that will face the Ospreys in their Magners clash at the Sportsground on Friday night. (kick-off 7pm)

Thu, 18 Nov, 2010

Elwood opts to experiment for Samoa visit

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side to play Samoa at the Sportsground in Galway on Tuesday night (kick off 7.05pm).

Fri, 05 Nov, 2010

Willis and Flavin get chance in Treviso clash

CONNACHT have made two changes to their starting XV for their first Magners League foray to Italy where they face Benetton Treviso this evening (6.05pm, Irish time).

Sat, 30 Oct, 2010

Flavin and Willis step up for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has made two changes to the side to play Benetton Treviso in the Magner’s League this Saturday evening at Stadio di Monigo.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2010

Ireland duo back for Connacht

Ireland’s Gavin Duffy and Sean Cronin return to the Connacht side to play Bayonne in the Amlin Challenge Cup at The Sportsground on Friday night.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2010

Big names return for Connacht

Sean Cronin, Jamie Hagan and Gavin Duffy return to the Connacht squad to play Bayonne in the Amlin Challenge Cup at The Sportsground on Friday night (7pm).

Wed, 13 Oct, 2010

Connacht shuffle the deck

CONNACHT are expecting perfect weather conditions to play some expansive rugby against newcomers I Cavalieri Estra in their opening European match in Italy this afternoon (2pm Irish time).

Sat, 09 Oct, 2010

Muldoon back to captain Connacht

Captain John Muldoon makes his much anticipated return to Connacht colours away to I Cavaleiri Estra in Round One of their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign in Italy on Saturday afternoon.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2010

Muldoon back for Connacht

John Muldoon returns to the Connacht squad for their Amlin Challenge Cup match at home to Rugby I Cavalieri in Italy on Saturday.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2010

Cronin rested for Connacht

Connacht will have to make do without their in-form hooker Sean Cronin for their Magners’ League visit to Cardiff Blues tomorrow night (7.05pm).

Wed, 29 Sep, 2010

Murphy in line for Magners League debut

Connacht Academy graduate Dermot Murphy could be in line for his first competitive appearance in the Magners League away date at Cardiff Blues on Thursday night.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2010

Connacht unchanged for mammoth Ulster clash

Coach Eric Elwood has chosen the same side that disposed of Glasgow for the visit of Ulster to The Sportsground in the Magner's League tomorrow evening.

Fri, 24 Sep, 2010

Carr a doubt for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named a 26-man squad ahead of his side’s clash with Ulster at the Sportsgrounds on Saturday night (KO 7.30pm).

Tue, 21 Sep, 2010

Browne returns as trio pass fitness tests for Connacht

Lock Andrew Browne returns as the only change to the Connacht squad to play the Glasgow Warriors in the Magner’s League tomorrow evening at Firhill (kick-off: 7.30pm).

Thu, 16 Sep, 2010

Connacht boosted by Browne return

Andrew Browne returns to the Connacht squad for Friday night's Magners League clash with Glasgow in Firhill (KO 8.05PM).

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010

McComish replaces Taylor for Connacht

Mike McComish comes in for the injured Ezra Taylor at number eight for Connacht away to The Scarlets in the Magner’s League at Parc y Scarlets tomorrow afternoon (3pm).

Fri, 10 Sep, 2010