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Team news: Farrell starts but O’Donoghue misses out on Munster side to face Scarlets

Chris Farrell returns to the Munster team as Johann van Graan makes five changes ahead of Saturday's Guinness PRO14 match against Scarlets at Thomond Park (5pm).

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Dave Heffernan stars as Connacht ease to victory over Cardiff Blues

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Connacht exit European with a bang, not a whimper

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Welcome boost for Friend as Carty and Aki back

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Healthy competition name of the game for Leo Cullen

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Munster stretch their lead with win over Connacht

Fitness boost for Munster as props return for Connacht clash, while Casey gets first start

Dave Kilcoyne makes his return from a calf injury to start for Munster against Connacht in tomorrow's PRO14 clash.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2019

Late Robin Copeland try caps Connacht comeback win over Gloucester

Robin Copeland’s last-gasp try rescued a 27-24 win from the jaws of defeat as Connacht pipped Gloucester in a dramatic Heineken Champions Cup clash at the Sportsground.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019

Fortress Sportsground may hold key to Connacht hopes

Connacht’s survival hopes in the Heineken Champions Cup may depend on a superb home record which has seen them lose just one of 14 games at the Sportsground in Europe in the past five years.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019

Champions Cup team news: Munster make one change as Saracens' big names return for rematch

Saracens have named an almost totally different side to face Munster at Allianz Park tomorrow, while the Reds make one change from their 10-3 home win.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2019

Connacht bid to halt dreadful record in England

Andy Friend’s Connacht can knock down another barrier in Gloucester tomorrow and in the process take a big step towards a new milestone as they continue to grow impressively under the Australian.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2019

Friend: Champions Cup hopes hinge on Gloucester battle

Connacht produced a frustrating and sloppy performance on their way to a bonus point victory over Southern Kings in the PRO14 on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

Bundee Aki bags a try in Connacht win after signing new deal

Bundee Aki celebrated his three-year IRFU contract extension with the opening try in Connacht’s 24-12 Guinness PRO14 win over the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Sportsground.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

Champions Cup team news: Hanrahan returns for Munster as Bleyendaal ruled out; No Aki for Connacht

There are three changes to the team that defeated Ospreys.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2019

Farrell earns first start of the season as Connacht travel to Ospreys

Farrell is included following his two tries against the Cheetahs last weekend.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

Connacht coach Friend targeting an overdue win in Wales

Andy Friend has knocked down a few barriers since arriving in Galway 15 months ago, and this evening (kick-off 7.35pm) hopes to win in Wales for the first time since he took charge of Connacht.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2019

Pro14 team news: Connacht, Leinster and Munster make changes for Friday fixtures

Dave Kearney returns for defending champions Leinster for their Guinness PRO14 clash with Edinburgh at the RDS tomorrow evening.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2019