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# A Friend in need

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Friend hails new deal for 'special' Carty as a statement of Connacht's intent

The 29-year-old Ireland out-half has shunned interest from elsewhere to sign a three-year extension.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 2:58 PM

Andy Friend: 'If it is a 50/50 call, it very rarely goes our side. It's hard, it's frustrating'

Connacht head coach was irked by decision of the referee to allow Munster’s opening try tonight.

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Oct 16th 2021, 10:32 PM