Connacht edge out Dragons to stay in playoff mix
Connacht stayed in contention for a BKT United Rugby Championship play-off spot with a thrilling 34-27 victory against Dragons at Rodney Parade.
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URC: Connacht, Leinster and Munster name teams for round 15
Connacht have made four changes from the side that beat Zebre last week with Denis Buckley, Gavin Thornbury, Cian Prendergast and Tiernan O'Halloran coming into the starting XV for their BKT URC trip to Dragons on Saturday evening (8pm, live on RTÉ).
Challenge Cup teams: Changes for Connacht and Ulster
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has made four changes to his side to take on Benetton in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (12.30pm).
Connacht and Ulster name experienced Challenge Cup sides
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are among seven changes for Connacht ahead of Sunday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Pau in France (5.30pm Irish time).
Peter Dooley the latest to extend Connacht contract
Peter Dooley is the latest player to agree a contract extension at Connacht, with the prop signing a one-year deal to remain in Galway.
New Connacht contract for flanker Shamus Hurley-Langton
Shamus Hurley-Langton is the latest Connacht player to have agreed a contract extension with the province.
New contract for Connacht centre Cathal Forde
Connacht centre Cathal Forde has confirmed a new contract with the province, which will keep him at the Dexcom Stadium until the summer of 2026.
URC round 11 team of the week: Cathal Forde stands out for Connacht, MIke Haley and RG Snyman best for Munster
The Irish provinces recorded a clean sweep in round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship and all four now sit inside the play-off places.