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The Connacht players would have been forgiven for putting their feet up following their double-scores victory over Benetton last weekend, but Peter Dooley and his fellow forwards were quickly back to work.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Star-studded line-up shows Leinster mean business

You'd love to have been a fly on the wall when Benetton head coach Marco Bortolami got a first look at the Leinster team sheet this week.

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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.

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URC: Craig Casey starts for Munster as all four provinces name teams

Munster have made two changes to the side that beat Lions for their BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Connacht tomorrow (5.15pm, live on RTÉ).

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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).

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Challenge Cup teams: Changes for Connacht and Ulster

Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has made four changes to his side to take on Benetton in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (12.30pm).

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