Friend wants to bottle Connacht’s family vibe

A raucous Sportsground welcomed Connacht’s progression into the play-off stages of the PRO14 as their team turned in a bonus point performance in their most important game of the season so far.

Friend wants to bottle Connacht’s family vibe
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 - 07:00
Declan Rooney

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A raucous Sportsground welcomed Connacht’s progression into the play-off stages of the PRO14 as their team turned in a bonus point performance in their most important game of the season so far.

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