Stay updated with breaking news from சமி அர்னால்ட். Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Connacht depth chart: A new Tongan lock and dealing with Buckley injury the42.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from the42.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Connacht finish season on a high with bonus-point win over the Ospreys Caolin Blade was outstanding as Andy Friend’s men deservedly beat the Welsh visitors. By Murray Kinsella Friday 4 Jun 2021, 8:00 PM 1 hour ago 5,952 Views 14 Comments Connacht 26 Ospreys 19 Peter Sullivan scores in the corner for Connacht. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO A wild first half at the Sportsground included seven tries as the visiting Ospreys played their part and though the second half was scoreless, there were still moments like Jack Carty’s delightful cover work and offload under pressure as Connacht defended their seven-point lead. The Welsh region had more to play for coming into this contest, their Rainbow Cup final hopes still alive at that stage, but Connacht always had the attacking qua ....
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 Rainbow Cup should be seen as a big win, particularly given the nature of that victory up in Belfast two weeks ago, recovering a game that looked lost to snatch it at the death. Andy Friend’s side have come on the wrong side of those situations too often this season. ....
Mid-term report card: How are the Irish provinces faring so far this season Simon Lewis grades the four provinces at the halfway point of this season’s Guinness PRO14 Star men: Connacht s Jack Carty, Leinster s Rhys Ruddock, Munster s Peter O Mahony, and Ulster s Billy Burns. Mon, 11 Jan, 2021 - 07:00 Simon Lewis CONNACHT Jack Carty has regained the confidence and form he lost after the World Cup and has re-emerged as a genuine contender for an Ireland recall. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan PRO14 status: 2nd Conference B P 9 W 5 L 4 BP 6 Pts 26 Had a chance to put real pressure on conference leaders Munster but slipped to another home defeat and now have an 11-point deficit to make up if they are to make a first final appearance since their triumphant charge to the PRO12 title in 2016. ....