Connacht edge Lions thriller in United Rugby Championship
Connacht moved one win away from completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Championship's South African sides as they edged the Lions in a thrilling contest in Johannesburg.
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Connacht ring the changes for South African task
Connacht have made seven changes to the side which exited the Heineken Champions Cup in Dublin last weekend, as Andy Friend's side seek to extend the winning run in South Africa against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Leinster blow Connacht away at the Aviva Stadium to reach Champions Cup quarters
Leinster blew Connacht away with a 56-20 win at the Aviva Stadium – winning 82-41 on aggregate – to set up a likely Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final trip to Leicester Tigers.
Lowe lays waste to Connacht as Leinster let loose
The stage was set but Leinster had no intention of delivering any Good Friday derby drama.
Champions Cup: Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery and Simon Zebo back for Munster’s clash with Exeter Chiefs
The European Champions Cup returns this weekend with the second leg of the last-16 ties, including Ulsster’s clash with defending champions Toulouse at the Kingspan Stadium.
Aki and Sexton return for Connacht v Leinster clash
Bundee Aki has been named in the Connacht team to face Leinster in tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup clash at the Sportsground (8pm).
Connacht leave it late to battle past Benetton in United Rugby Championship
Tietie Tuimauga rescued a vital win for Connacht after they looked to have thrown away victory against Benetton.
Thornbury to make Connacht return, Henderson back for Ulster
Connacht have been boosted by the return of long-term absentees Gavin Thornbury and Dylan Tierney-Martin for Saturday's URC trip to Benetton (12pm, live on RTÉ).