MUNSTER have confirmed that Alan Quinlan will lodge an appeal following his 12-week ban.

Captain John Muldoon and centre Mel Deane return to the Connacht squad of 22 for their final home Magners League game of the season at The Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 7pm).

Connacht have announced a 23-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash with the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday (kick off: 5.05pm).

MUNSTER fans have a first opportunity to watch new signing Fionn Carr in action when he lines out for Connacht in tonight’s Magners League clash at Thomond Park.

It will take the combined skills of coach Michael Bradley and Galway-born captain John Muldoon to get their players to believe they can scalp Munster in the Magner's League at Thomond Park on Saturday.

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Coach Michael Bradley has announced a 26 man Connacht squad ahead of their European Challenge Cup quarter final clash against Northampton at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday (kick off: 3pm).

Samoan centre Niva Ta'auso is back in the Connacht squad for the first time since February for the Magners League clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Connacht have captured New Zealand second-row forward Bernie Upton on a two-year contract.

IRELAND hooker Rory Best will lead Ulster’s Magners League challenge against Glasgow at Ravenhill on Saturday night although Stephen Ferris and Paddy Wallace are still unavailable.

Colm Rigney comes into the Connacht back row as the only change to the side for their Magners League clash with The Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday (kick off: 2.15pm).

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Connacht coach Michael Bradley has been able to select Ireland international Gavin Duffy in his 25-man squad for the Magners League clash against the Scarlets at The Sportsground on Friday (6.30pm).

Connacht have announced a 25-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash against Leinster at Donnybrook on Friday night (kick off: 7.30pm).

John Muldoon returns from injury to captain a Connacht side showing five changes against Munster in the Magner's League at The Sportsground on Sunday in a game which has been sold out since before Christmas (kick off: 6pm).

THERE was a time not so very long ago when post-Christmas games between the sides and played west of the Shannon Connacht and Munster were decided by a single penalty goal.

John Muldoon returns from injury to captain Connacht against Munster at the Sportsground on Sunday in a game which has been sold out since before Christmas (kick off 6pm).

Daniel Riordan and Andrew Browne come into a Connacht side to play Rugby Rovigo in the European Challenge Cup in Italy on Saturday.

Centre/wing Keith Matthews takes his place in the Connacht squad for the first time since September Connacht for the Magners League clash against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night (kick off 7.30pm).

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has decided to introduce some of his younger players, such as David Nolan and John O'Brien, into a 23-man squad to play Portugal at The Sportsground on Sunday (kick off: 6pm).

GRAHAM HENRY is expected to name his All Black XV to face Munster in the week prior to the 30-year anniversary match at Thomond Park on November 18.

Michael Bradley has made four changes to his Connacht side ahead of their Magners League clash with Edinburgh at the Sportsground on Friday (6.30pm).

Connacht have announced a 24-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash with Edinburgh at the Sportsground on Friday (6.30pm).

Connacht have announced a 25-man squad ahead of their European Challenge Cup second-round clash against London Irish at the Sportsground on Friday (7pm).

Connacht have been boosted by the return from injury of utility back Daniel Riordan and hooker Joe Merrigan in a 24-man squad for their opening European Challenge Cup game away to Dax at the Stade Maurice Boyau on Friday.

Connacht have announced a 22 man squad for their Magners League clash with Leinster at the Sportsground on Sunday (kick off: 6pm).

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In an attempt to kick-start Connacht's season, coach Michael Bradley has made six changes for the Magners League clash with Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground on Friday night.

Connacht have announced a 24-man squad for the Magners League clash against Glasgow at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Connacht have announced a 24-man squad ahead of their match against the Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey Park on Saturday (kick off: 5.30pm).

Connacht will have to be at their best to resist big-spending Ospreys for their opening Magners League match at The Sportsground on Friday (6.30pm).

Michael Bradley has made eleven changes as well as four positional switches to his Connacht side ahead of their final pre-season friendly against Queensland Reds at the Sportsground tomorrow evening (kick off: 7.30pm).

Connacht have been able to select Liam Bibo, Michael Roberts and Robbie Morris in a 25-man squad ahead of their final pre-season friendly against the Queensland Reds at the Sportsground on Tuesday evening (kick off: 7.30pm).

Connacht have announced a 25-man squad ahead of their final pre-season friendly against the Queensland Reds at the Sportsground on Tuesday evening (kick off: 7.30pm).

Ray Ofisa, Michael Roberts, Daniel Riordan and Fionn Carr have all recovered from injury to take their places in a 29-man Connacht squad to play London Welsh at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has named a 26-man squad ahead of his side’s pre-season clash with Harlequins at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Michael Bradley has named a 26-man squad ahead of Connacht's final match of the season at the Sportsground against the Ospreys on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

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Connacht have announced a 27-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash against the Cardiff Blues on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Michael Bradley must know that qualification for the Heineken Cup is gone now and the Magner's League tie against The Dragons will test his motivational skills of the 26-man squad he has named for Rodney Parade on Friday (kick off: 7.10pm).

Michael Bradley has announced a 27-man squad ahead of his side's Magners League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Connacht captain Andrew Farley has extended his contract for another season.

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