Connacht have revenge on the mind for Benetton trip
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says his side are relishing a second shot at Benetton this weekend, when the sides meet in the quarter-final of the Challenge Cup on Saturday.
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Challenging times for Ulster and Connacht
Irish rugby doesn't have a deep and meaningful relationship with the Challenge Cup but with two provinces in the mix it may be a route to salvaging something from the season.
Connacht and Ulster name experienced Challenge Cup sides
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are among seven changes for Connacht ahead of Sunday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Pau in France (5.30pm Irish time).
Connacht boosted by Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham availability
Connacht are set to be boosted by the return of both Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham for this Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 trip to French side Pau.
URC teams: Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley back for Munster
Munster have made six changes for Saturday night's URC round 13 clash against Cardiff at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Connacht need quick response to maintain play-off push
With only six games left in the regular BKT URC season, Connacht have slipped out of the play-off spots and face a challenging away trip to Benetton this weekend.
April return on cards for Connacht's Mack Hansen
Connacht have provided a positive injury update on Mack Hansen with the Ireland international expected back at the end of April.
Peter Dooley the latest to extend Connacht contract
Peter Dooley is the latest player to agree a contract extension at Connacht, with the prop signing a one-year deal to remain in Galway.