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# connacht-rugby - Yesterday’s News
Ireland trio called upon for Connacht's clash with in-form Benetton
Ultan Dillane has been named to start, with Kieran Marmion and Jack Carty among the replacements.
# connacht-rugby - Wednesday 20 March, 2019
Carty, Marmion and Dillane back to boost Connacht for Italian job
Andy Friend will have three of his Ireland internationals back in harness for Friday’s visit of Benetton.
# connacht-rugby - Monday 11 March, 2019
Connacht name 26-man Eagles squad for inaugural Cara Cup in America
A number of exciting academy prospects, including Luke Carty, will travel to Massachusetts this week.
# connacht-rugby - Saturday 2 March, 2019
Connacht hit Ospreys for six to record their biggest win of the season
Andy Friend’s side had the bonus point secured by half-time in a very convincing home win.
# connacht-rugby - Friday 1 March, 2019
Connacht boosted by return of Ireland quartet for Ospreys visit
Ultan Dillane, Quinn Roux and Tom Farrell all start at the Sportsground on Saturday, while Caolin Blade is among the replacements.
Cheetahs centre apologises to Connacht's Fainga’a after disgusting act of foul play
Nico Lee emptied the contents of his nose onto the Connacht flanker’s face during their recent Pro14 meeting.
# connacht-rugby - Thursday 28 February, 2019
Connacht hope strong Galway record helps them back to winning ways
Andy Friend’s side need a big performance when they host Ospreys in a crunch game this weekend.
# connacht-rugby - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
Ireland quartet back for Connacht ahead of crucial Pro14 clash with Ospreys
But Bundee Aki is not available for this weekend after sustaining a head knock in Rome.
# connacht-rugby - Monday 18 February, 2019
Connacht's late late show, Ulster and Munster's shut-outs, and Deegan on the double for Leinster
Featuring a bonus highlight as TG4 go behind the curtain for Nigel Owens’ pre-game chats with both Connacht and the Cheetahs.
# connacht-rugby - Sunday 17 February, 2019
'This bloke beside me controlled the game': Friend singles Carty out for praise after Connacht's late win
Friend’s men secured a late win against the Toyota Cheetahs at the Sportsground on Saturday.
# connacht-rugby - Friday 15 February, 2019
Marmion on the bench as Connacht get international injection for Cheetahs clash
Dillane, Blade, Carty and Farrell all start for Connacht on Saturday evening.
# connacht-rugby - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
Connacht confirm departure of Carey to English side Worcester
The prop will leave the western province at the end of the season.
# connacht-rugby - Saturday 26 January, 2019
Late Boyle try means Connacht make do with losing bonus point against gutsy Cardiff
The replacement back row’s late try ensured the Irish province left Wales with a losing bonus point.
Connacht a victim of their own success for crunch Cardiff clash
Andy Friend is without six players on international duty for Pro14 trip to Wales.
# connacht-rugby - Friday 25 January, 2019
Youngster Gallagher gets first start as Connacht make 10 changes for key trip to Cardiff
Connacht are currently five points clear of Saturday’s opponents in Conference A of the Pro14.
Here are the quarter-final fixture details for the Irish sides in European knockout rugby action
Connacht play on Friday 29 March with Munster, Leinster and Ulster all in action on the Saturday.
# connacht-rugby - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
More good news for Connacht as Irish-capped duo pen new deals
Niyi Adeolokun and Dave Heffernan become the latest players to commit their future to the western province.
# connacht-rugby - Sunday 20 January, 2019
'To win in France is a great achievement': Friend and Connacht march on
The western province snatched a dramatic comeback win over Bordeaux to book their place in the Challenge Cup last eight.
# connacht-rugby - Saturday 19 January, 2019
Connacht face Sale rematch as Challenge Cup quarter-final line-up confirmed
Andy Friend’s side will travel to the AJ Bell Stadium on the last weekend of March.
Carty's last-gasp intercept sends Connacht through to Challenge Cup quarter-finals
The western province came back from the dead to snatch victory over Bordeaux this afternoon.
'It needs to be a win': Friend's Connacht head to France with a clear focus
The western province can round off an excellent week by securing a Challenge Cup quarter-final berth today.
# connacht-rugby - Friday 18 January, 2019
Ireland call-ups Blade and Carty on the bench as Connacht name side for Bordeaux
Andy Friend has shuffled the deck for Connacht’s trip to Bordeaux, where a win would guarantee them a quarter-final spot.
# connacht-rugby - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Friend introduces new mentor programme to aid player development at Connacht
The head coach has seen the benefits of the initiative in other high-performance programmes around the world.
'A great day for them and a great day for Connacht': Friend salutes international call-ups
The Connacht head coach marvelled over his trio of uncapped players who have been called up for international duty.
# connacht-rugby - Wednesday 16 January, 2019
The West reawakens, 'unlucky' Byrne misses out and Schmidt's 30 reserves
Joe Schmidt admitted Ross Byrne’s omission was ‘an incredibly tight call’, while Ultan Dillane will be looking to make up for lost time in Irish green.
'I'd like to think I'm ready for the next step but it's up to the coaches to decide'
Tom Farrell is hoping to receive his first Ireland call-up when Joe Schmidt reveals his squad for Ireland’s Grand Slam defence today.
# connacht-rugby - Tuesday 15 January, 2019
Marmion hitting the right markers on comeback trail from ankle surgery
The Connacht scrum-half hopes to return in the coming weeks ahead of the Six Nations.
# connacht-rugby - Monday 14 January, 2019
European clean sweep another marker of Irish rugby's rude health
All four provinces are in a strong position to advance through to the quarter-finals after an excellent weekend.
# connacht-rugby - Sunday 13 January, 2019
Friend satisfied with narrow win over Sharks as destiny in Connacht's hands
A win in Bordeaux next weekend will guarantee a quarter-final spot in the Challenge Cup.
# connacht-rugby - Saturday 12 January, 2019
Connacht withstand Sale comeback to earn big Challenge Cup win
Andy Friend’s men head to Bordeaux in round six with a quarter-final within their grasp.
MacGinty denied Connacht return but big 2019 ahead for Ireland's Eagle
The Dublin-born out-half misses Sale’s game against Connacht this afternoon, but won’t let his injury setback knock him off course.
# connacht-rugby - Friday 11 January, 2019
Friend confident scrum-half Marmion will be fit for Ireland's Six Nations defence
The Connacht nine had ankle surgery in November, but has stepped up his recovery in recent weeks.
# connacht-rugby - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
Connacht head coach has no fears about them becoming a development province again
Andy Friend spoke on the topic after Cian Kelleher’s departure was confirmed on Tuesday.
# connacht-rugby - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
Excellent business by Connacht as in-form Carty signs contract extension
The 26-year-old has committed his future to the western province.
Connacht confirm Kelleher departure amid reports of Leinster return
The winger is set to rejoin his native province after three years in Galway.
# connacht-rugby - Saturday 5 January, 2019
As it happened: Connacht v Munster, Guinness Pro14
We brought you the minute-by-minute action from the Sportsground this evening.
# connacht-rugby - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
Sellout! Connacht and Munster set for Pro14 clash at packed Sportsground
The sides meet on Saturday night.
# connacht-rugby - Saturday 29 December, 2018
Friend: 'I couldn't be prouder of the Connacht clan'
The Connacht head coach watched his side record their sixth win in seven outings against Ulster last night.
# connacht-rugby - Friday 28 December, 2018
Connacht do the double over Ulster as Friend's men end the year on a high
The western province pressed for a fourth try but had to settle for four match points in Galway.
As it happened: Connacht v Ulster, Guinness Pro14
Andy Friend’s side looked to get back to winning ways as the festive inter-pros continued in Galway.
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