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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. Connacht coming off a big win, stressing the need to back it up.  And yes, beating Ulster in the R...

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 elected to kick the penalty to touch rather than go for the posts and were rewarded when television matc...

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 this brave new dawn then shame on you. Let’s get you in the mood by revisiting these uplifting words ...

'); '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/INPHO Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO WHEN HE LIMPED out of Ulster’s win over Munster just after the n...

Connacht steal it at the death with dramatic try in the game's 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 Treacy/INPHO Garry Doyle reports from Kingspan Stadium THIS WAS A superb game, one that gave us just...