Connacht confident of Finlay Bealham return for Sharks visit
Connacht look set to welcome Finlay Bealham back to their squad for Saturday's visit of the Sharks to Galway.
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URC teams: Mack Hansen back for Connacht as Thaakir Abrahams makes Munster bow; Aidan Morgan gets nod at Ulster
Mack Hansen and Santi Cordero both start for Connacht in Saturday's BKT URC clash with Munster, while Pete Wilkins has handed debuts to three players.
Rónan Kelleher 'It's just bitter. You never want to see a team-mate injured'
Dan Sheehan's potentially serious knee injury in Saturday's first Test against South Africa is a reminder of just how cruel sport can be.
Nathan Doak and Dave Heffernan join up with Ireland squad in South Africa
Ulster's Nathan Doak and Connacht's Dave Heffernan have both been called up to the Ireland squad for Saturday's second Test with South Africa in Durban.
Ireland lose Casey, Sheehan for second Springbok test
Scrumhalf Craig Casey and hooker Dan Sheehan have been ruled out of Ireland’s second test with South Africa and replaced in the squad by uncapped Nathan Doak and Dave Heffernan respectively, officials said on Monday.
Santiago Cordero in line to make Connacht debut
Argentinian international Santiago Cordero is in line to make his Connacht debut after he was named of the bench for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium.
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.
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).