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.
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Dogged Ulster claim derby spoils against sloppy Connacht
Ulster condemned Connacht to a third successive BKT URC loss and moved up to eighth in the table following a well deserved 17-7 win at the Dexcom Stadium.
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.
'It was very frustrating' - Connacht's Dave Heffernan motivated by Irish disappointment
The 2024/25 season has been a mixed one so far for Dave Heffernan.
URC team news: Leinster changes; international trio back for Connacht
The Leinster team to take on Connacht in the URC on Saturday evening sees Alex Soroka make his first appearance of the season, while international trio Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham all return for the visitors.
Ireland hit by injuries ahead of Australia test
DUBLIN : Ireland have lost Jamie Osborne and Jacob Stockdale to injury for Saturday’s test against Australia while Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird have yet to recover for the clash in Dublin, officials said on Tuesday.
Ireland without injured quartet for Australia clash
Jamie Osborne, Jacob Stockdale, Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird have been ruled out of Ireland’s autumn finale against Australia.
Connacht centre Hugh Gavin ruled out until February with ankle injury
Connacht centre Hugh Gavin has been ruled out of action until mid-February after undergoing surgery for an ankle injury.