Friend's call for 'trust' pays off in the end for Connacht
The head coach took delight in the simplicity of Connacht’s expertly executed winning try.
The head coach took delight in the simplicity of Connacht’s expertly executed winning try.
Johann van Graan’s side led heading into the final quarter but couldn’t cling on.
Kick-off at the Aviva Stadium is at 17:15.
Late tries from Shane Delahunt and Robin Copeland turned the game on its head in a frenetic finale.
Andy Friend’s charges rallied from the jaws of defeat to get a vital victory at the Sportsground.
The scrum-half’s superb form rolled on last night in London.
The western province were unable to claim a point on their travels and Andy Friend can feel his resources getting tighter.
The scrum-half provided 19 of Ulster’s points in a stunning display in London.
Dan McFarland’s ran in five tries to pick up a bonus-point win at the Twickenham Stoop.
Andy Friend has made seven changes to refresh his side on a six-day turnaround between Gloucester clashes.
The Leinster 8 is hoping to force his way into an Ireland jersey at the venue before the season is out.
The back row was dropped for the trip to England, but is ready to help his side mount an unlikely playoff push.
The South African back row was red-carded late in his team’s win last weekend.
Johann van Graan knows his team have been some way off perfect so far.
Warren Gatland’s long-term scrum coach is adapting to his new surroundings, but old tales continue to follow him.
Johann van Graan’s men are away to Saracens and Racing 92 in the next two rounds.
Leo Cullen’s side are thriving thanks to the presence of in-form men all over the pitch.
‘Instead of captialising on the half-time lead, we give an interception and given them a reason to believe.’
John Porch and Jack Carty helped the Westerners to a half-time lead, but it unravelled from there.
Gloucester’s interest in the Champions Cup may be diminished but they possess real quality.
The Ospreys full-back was dismissed after his boot collided with Teddy Thomas’ face.
The Munster boss had no arguments with Arno Botha’s late red card.
The Sarries boss had mixed feelings after his side’s 10-3 defeat in Thomond Park.
The out-half looks set to miss at least the return fixture against Northampton.
Seven different try-scorers crossed for Leinster as they brought their winning streak to 10 this season.
The brilliant wing has not crossed the try-line for Ulster since January.
The Irish province can still regain pole position when they host Harlequins on Saturday.
Last time out in Lyon was too close for comfort.
A training ground injury for Matt Healy has forced Friend to switch John Porch to fullback.
Owen Farrell, Mako and Billy Vunipola, Jamie George, George Kruis, and Elliot Daly are all absent.
Tadhg Furlong, Rob Kearney and Scott Fardy head up a vastly experienced Leinster bench.
The Ulster scrum-half has been among the stand-out performers in the opening rounds of Europe.
The number eight says Stephen Larkham has been giving the players confidence to play.
The Champions Cup favourites made wholesale changes in between rounds two and three, but kept their winning streak going.
The centre was in excellent form before a hamstring kept him out of the opening rounds of Europe.
The reigning European and Premiership champions are coming to Limerick this weekend.
Munster now face into back-to-back ties with Saracens in Europe.
Johann van Graan’s men nearly grabbed a late, late win at Thomond Park.
Andy Friend’s men were full of bravery against a home side who started with 13 full internationals.