URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition
The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend’s URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.
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Connacht boosted by Ireland and injured players return ahead of Cardiff tie
Connacht have been boosted ahead of Saturday's BKT URC clash with Cardiff by the return of a number of Ireland internationals and injured players.
Connacht claim Challenge Cup clean sweep with Cardiff win
Connacht guaranteed themselves top seeding for the remainder of their Challenge Cup campaign as they recorded a 28-19 win at Cardiff.
Cardiff v Connacht: Kick-off time, TV channel and live score updates
Cardiff take on Connacht at the Arms Park tonight (8pm) with a place in the European Challenge Cup knockout stages on the line.
Mack Hansen Connacht contract delay not related to ban, says Pete Wilkins
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says the delay in Mack Hansen's contract extension has nothing to do with the recent disciplinary process he went through for comments he made about match officials following their defeat to Leinster before Christmas.
Ben Murphy hat-trick helps Connacht secure top spot with a game to spare
Ben Murphy crowned a midweek contract extension by running in a Challenge Cup hat-trick as Connacht dished out a hammering to Lyon at Dexcom Stadium.
'Really difficult' - but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys Ben and Jack
The Murphys are not the first set of brothers to face off against each other for Irish provinces, and not even the first or second to do so in 2024, but their clash, when Connacht hosted Ulster last Saturday, did have a unique aspect.
Connacht make three changes, Ulster hand Jack Murphy first start
Connacht have made three changes to their side to take on Ulster at Dexcom Stadium in Saturday's URC derby, while the visitors have handed academy out-half Jack Murphy a first start.