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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Leinster leave it late to beat rivals Connacht and go top of the URC
Ciaran Frawley’s last-gasp try saw Leinster snatch a 24-22 derby win from the jaws of defeat and end Connacht’s near year-long unbeaten run at the Sportsground.
Leinster's Frawley strikes late to break Connacht hearts
Leinster left it late but edged a pulsating BKT URC derby against Connacht at the Sportsground.
URC teams: Connacht call on Mack Hansen for Leinster clash, while Cian Healy named among replacements
Mack Hansen will make his first Connacht appearance of the season in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship derby with Leinster at a sold-out Sportsground (7.35pm).
URC team news: Connacht rotate for meeting with Bulls, Steven Kitshoff set for Ulster bow
Connacht make six changes for their daunting BKT United Rugby Championship trip to Pretoria to take on the Bulls on Saturday [live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player] as Pete Wilkins hands a debut to number eight Sean Jansen.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: URC focus | Who has stood out as World Cup stars return to the provinces?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's podcast, as our focus turns back to the BKT United Rugby Championship following the World Cup.
Pete Wilkins proud of resilient Connacht after Interpro win
Pete Wilkins says pride is his overwhelming feeling after Connacht staged a sensational second-half comeback to defeat Ulster at The Sportsground.
Connacht stage thrilling comeback to see off Ulster
For the first time in nine years Connacht have made it three wins from three to start the season, staging an incredible second half comeback to defeat Ulster 22-20 in a thrilling Interpro at the Sportsground.