Sean O'Brien makes return to Connacht as Dillane gets set for 100th cap
Andy Friend has made six changes from the team that lost to Scarlets at The Sportsground last weekend.
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Andy Friend has made six changes from the team that lost to Scarlets at The Sportsground last weekend.
Connacht lock Quinn Roux is aiming to help Ireland win the set-piece battle against England.
Forwards coach Jimmy Duffy bemoaned missed chances, but hailed the chances created in the home loss to Scarlets.
James Horan’s men march on after lifting the Nestor Cup.
The Welsh side prevailed in dreadful conditions at the Sportsground to eke out a narrow win.
Connacht will visit Racing 92 in their first game, while Ulster welcome Toulouse to Belfast.
‘Athletes can either talk themselves into something or talk themselves out of something.
The Irish pair have signed new one-year deals ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
Cillian O’Connor kicked nine points as James Horan’s side set up a Connacht final meeting with Galway.C
23-year-old back row Paul Boyle has been in strong form for the westerners in recent seasons.
The match was scheduled for Rodney Parade tomorrow evening.
The Kiwi number eight only moved into professional rugby union last year.
The westerners’ Ireland contingent are back training with them this week.
The Guinness Pro14 game was due to take place in Galway on Sunday.
Leinster will face Northampton Saints and Montpellier, while Connacht take on Pat Lam’s Bristol and Racing 92.
Connacht out-half Conor Fitzgerald is also dealing with a groin issue after the win over Edinburgh.
‘I love the fact that the players, when they got into the red zone backed themselves and executed.’
Connacht are missing five second-row forwards for this evening’s clash against Edinburgh.
Andy Friend has reshuffled his team for tomorrow’s visit to Edinburgh in the Pro14.
The player has been isolating since Wednesday after being a close contact of a confirmed case.
The likes of Conor McPhillips and John Muldoon have been influential behind the scenes.
Mike Solan guided Mayo to All-Ireland U21 glory in 2016 against Cork.
Cardiff Blues recorded a 29-7 win over Connacht tonight.
Connacht are aiming for a second successive win in this season’s Pro14.
The Leinster and Connacht wide men worked hard across the pitch to feature in tries last weekend.
Andy Friend has been pleased with how his new back three has gelled so far.
Connacht boss Andy Friend was pleased with how his side sorted out their discipline against Glasgow.
The Ireland centre scored two tries as Connacht delivered some stunning rugby in the second half.
Munster are away to the Scarlets as Connacht host Glasgow in the Pro14.
Michael Swift reflects on his 15-year career with Connacht and predicts a big season for Andy Friend’s side.
Andy Friend is able to field his strongest available side as his team bid to bounce back from their ‘A’ defeat to Munster.
The Clan Terrace was repurposed as the team’s meeting room over the summer.
“I know we’ve got the talent,” Friend said as he looked back on a heavy A inter-pro loss to Munster, “to me it’s a mental thing.”
The 29-year-old helped his native province to their Pro12 title in 2016.
These are exciting times on and off the pitch for Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux.
Abraham Papali’i and Shane Delahunt have been suspended for their foul play.
The Mayo native also acts as a judicial officer for World Rugby.
The 24-year-old Sligo man first moved to New Zealand last year.
Johann van Graan’s side will be back at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night to take on Leinster.
The western province were shown two red cards and a yellow at the Aviva Stadium.