Bundee Aki starts as Connacht make five changes for Bordeaux
Bundee Aki will make his first appearance of the season for Connacht, among five changes to the side for Friday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Bordeaux-Begles at the Sportsground.
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'Nasty' facial injury likely to rule Jack Carty out for Connacht
Jack Carty is likely to miss Connacht's next two games after suffering a cut to his face in their BKT URC win over Ospreys.
Caolin Blade treble helps Connacht cut down Ospreys
Caolin Blade’s 22-minute first-half hat-trick catapulted Connacht to an opening 34-26 bonus-point win over the Ospreys in the BKT United Rugby Championship at the Sportsground.
New 'rugby perspectives' to freshen up Connacht
Connacht will benefit from fresh "rugby perspectives" as they kick off their BKT URC campaign with a new coaching ticket, says Pete Wilkins.
Farrell set for 100th Connacht appearance
Tom Farrell will become the latest Connacht centurion when he lines out in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys at The Sportsground (3pm).
Michael Beale did too much Rangers damage for Clement to have quick fix as Hotline slams board for taking their time
Philippe Clement has been handed the reins as the 19th permanent manager of Rangers.
Ireland men's sevens team book Olympic place after gold medal in Poland
Ireland's men's sevens team have secured qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games after winning gold at the European Games in Krakow.
Ireland Sevens one win away from European Games gold and Olympic qualification
The Ireland men's Sevens team are just one win away from securing their place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, after reaching the final of the European Games in Krakow.