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Munster winger makes Connacht deal permanent Reporter:  ); Connacht Rugby have announced that 21 players have re-signed for the province ahead of the 2021-22 season. Two of those who have signed, will be of interest to Munster Rugby fans. Joint-leading Guinness PRO14 try scorer Alex Wootton has signed on a permanent contract having joined on loan from Munster last summer, while out half Conor Fitzgerald, formerly of Shannon RFC, will extend his stay at the Sportsground.  In all 19 players ...

Permanent move for Wootton among 21 new contracts announced by Connacht Oran McNulty and Cian Prendergast have signed professional deals, while 19 of the existing senior squad have signed on for next season. By Gavan Casey Thursday 11 Mar 2021, 4:24 PM Mar 11th 2021, 4:24 PM 9,018 Views 11 Comments Alex Wootton scoring his second try against ...

Munster set to embrace Pro14 final as they look to end 10-year trophy drought Johann van Graan’s side secured their place with a narrow victory over Connacht last night. By Murray Kinsella Saturday 6 Mar 2021, 7:00 AM Mar 6th 2021, 7:00 AM 27,328 Views 34 Comments Joey Carbery and Alex Wotton at Thomond Park last night. Image: James Crombie/...

By PA Sport StaffMunster will contest their first Guinness PRO14 final in four years after defeating closest challengers Connacht 20-17 at Thomond Park.Joey Carbery came off the bench to kick the match-winning 68th-minute penalty which...

Casey chance to impress as Munster look to book final place

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...

The centre is an irreplaceable personality in any team, but Connacht have worked at how they operate in his absence.

With standards in the provinces improving all the time, there is still plenty of time to turn the potential into success for Ireland at the World Cup in two years' time, writes Jonny Holland.

Updated / Saturday, 20 Feb 2021 22:08 Alex Wootton scored two first half tries to set Connacht on the path to victory A superb brace of first half tries from star man Alex Wootton set Connacht on the road to a bonus-point victory over Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground tonight.  The win, Connachts second bonus-point triumph over Welsh opposition in the month of February, solidifies the westerners second place position in Pool B, seven points clear of Scarlets in third.  They fell behind earl...

They were simpler times.  Paul Dean was the Ireland out-half for the opening two games of the Five Nations in 1986 but injury against Wales meant coach Mick Doyle needed a replacement.  Two players, the uncapped Ralph Keyes, 24, and Tony Ward, holder of 17 caps, then 32, were in the mix. And it was a stand-out performance for Cork Con prior to the trip to Twickenham, a 25-20 loss, that earned Keyes his first cap.  "Everyone played with their clubs and you graduated to the inter-pro�...