Tour over for injured Henderson as Aki named captain for Maori clash
Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ireland's tour of New Zealand due to a knee injury, with the Ulster captain now set to return home.
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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.
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.
Heffernan: 2016 Pro12 final shows we 'can defy odds'
In a period of rich pickings in Irish rugby, Connacht's Pro12 final win against Leinster in 2016 still stands out.
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 will 'stick to what we're good at' - Heffernan
Dave Heffernan insists Connacht must stick with their own style if they are to upset Leinster in Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Leinster.
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).
