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Friend: We are trying to build depth of squad

Connacht coach Andy Friend is using today’s clash at Thomond Park to blood more players as they keep an eye on next weekend’s PRO14 quarter-final showdown with Ulster.

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Bundee Aki returns to Connacht team for crucial Pro14 clash with Cardiff

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Connacht's Eoin Griffin and Conor McKeon to retire from rugby

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Aki and Adeolokun make Connacht returns for Challenge Cup clash

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Carty inspires Connacht to priceless win

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Jack Carty becomes Connacht's all-time record pointscorer in defeat of Treviso

Team news: Kieran Marmion back from injury as Irish internationals return to provinces

Ultan Dillane, Caolin Blade, Jack Carty and Tom Farrell will line-out for Connacht after their Ireland call-ups.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2019

Joey Carbery and Tadhg Beirne named for first Munster starts

Captain Peter O'Mahony is one of a host of stars named in the Munster team to play the Ospreys in the Pro14 tomorrow.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2018

Pro14 team news: Ireland internationals included on the bench after Italy run-out

Meanwhile, Finlay Bealham returns from a knee injury to make his 100th appearance for Connacht.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2018

James Cannon ruled out of Connacht's battle with Worcester Warriors

Connacht can seal a spot in the quarter-final of the Challenge Cup this weekend by beating Worcester Warriors, but they will have to do it without lock James Cannon.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2018

Leinster to batten down hatches as western gale heading east

The usual New Year cheer should be all the more pronounced in Ballsbridge today, writes Brendan O’Brien.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Change of scenery can lift Connacht spirits

There is nearly always a ‘group of death’ each time the draw is made for any competition but whatever term is used to sum up the exact opposite of that scenario probably applies to Pool 5 of the European Challenge Cup. 

Sat, 14 Oct, 2017

Dragons burn limp Connacht

Connacht paid the price for a shocking first-half display as they were beaten 21-8 by the Dragons in Newport.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

No fairy tale ending for Pat Lam as brave Connacht lose at Northampton

Northampton kept alive their hopes of playing in the European Champions Cup next season with a hard-fought 21-15 victory over Connacht in the second play-off at Franklin's Gardens.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Connacht hoping to halt run of four home losses

Connacht v Scarlets: Connacht, having lost only once at home on their way to that memorable Guinness PRO12 crown a year ago, will be bidding to prevent a fifth league defeat at the Sportsground this season when facing a Scarlets side bidding for a semi-final place.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Pat Lam: Bundee Aki ‘trucking nicely’ on road to recovery