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Connacht will sense opportunity to record rare double against wounded Leinster Andy Friend’s side impressed against Ulster last time out but struggle for consistency. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 8 May 2021, 7:00 AM 3 hours ago 7,128 Views 2 Comments Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO WE’VE SEEN THIS situation before....

Ulster 24 Connacht 26 The opening game in the Rainbow Cup proved a thoroughly entertaining affair that culminated in an injury time try for Connacht wing Peter Sullivan which claimed victory for the visitors. Connacht used the captain’s challenge, one of the laws adopted for the tournament, to facilitate their win. Ulster looked to have secured victory with a late try from Dave Shanahan but when Michael Lowry was adjudged to have stripped Kieran Marmion illegally in a tackle, Connacht elec...

Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO NO SLEEPS to go. The day is finally here. Who needs a Super Cup when we have a mediocre alternative? The Rainbow Cup has arrived. Better still, we’ve got two for the price of one, a northern edition as well as a southern one. It is a competition that can be added to a stellar list of names; the Celtic League, Magners League, Rabo-Direct; the Pro12; the Pro14 when there were 14 teams in it; the Pro14 when there were just the 12 clubs. If you are not enthused by thi...

); You can only be where your feet are - in-form Jacob Stockdale taking trophy hunt one step at a time The Ireland star is focused on the visit of Connacht to Belfast tonight. By Adam McKendry Friday 23 Apr 2021, 9:46 AM 5 hours ago 1,524 Views 0 Comments Jacob Stockdale: has made an impression since return from injury. Image: Laszlo Geczo/I...

Connacht steal it at the death with dramatic try in the games last attack Connacht beat Ulster 26-24 at Kingspan Stadium in the opening game of the Rainbow Cup. Garry Doyle By Garry Doyle Friday 23 Apr 2021, 10:18 PM 2 hours ago 16,718 Views 30 Comments Ultan Dillane and Eoghan Masterson. Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO Image: Morgan T...

Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO A QUICK GLANCE at the Leicester Tigers team named to play Connacht today [KO 8pm, BT Sport] tells you everything you need to know about their approach to this game. Leicester do not see themselves as a Challenge Cup side. This will be only their 10th ever outing in the competition. Connacht, on the other hand, have played 126 games in European Rugby’s second-tier tournament. At the moment, this is Connacht’s level, and a win today would harden their belief that the...

Connacht return to European Challenge Cup rugby and there are real hopes it could provide the impetus for the club to win silverware this season.

Andy Friend and Denis Buckley have their eye on European silverware. By Sean Farrell Wednesday 10 Mar 2021, 6:44 AM Mar 10th 2021, 6:44 AM 6,490 Views 2 Comments Abraham Papalii gets a shove on in training yesterday. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie/INPHO THE CHALLENGE CUP draw could have been kinder to Connacht, but Andy Friend...

Control key as Connacht bring big guns to Benetton The western province are riding high in Conference B and ought to have plenty in reserve in Treviso. By Sean Farrell Friday 26 Feb 2021, 7:00 AM Feb 26th 2021, 7:00 AM 3,342 Views 1 Comment Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO THERE’S NO NEED to go making this interesting. Benetton Rugby will kick off th...

Bundee Akis last minute try seals victory for Connacht in Treviso Connacht beat Benetton Treviso 19-17 to keep the pressure on Munster in Conference B. By Garry Doyle Friday 26 Feb 2021, 7:42 PM Feb 26th 2021, 7:42 PM 12,867 Views 14 Comments Bundee Aki is tackled by Luca Morisi. Image: Elena Barbini/INPHO Image: Elena Barbini/INPHO Connacht 1...