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26.10.2024 / 19:29

Rampant Connacht run in five tries to slay the Dragons

Replacement Matthew Devine's last-minute intercept try topped off a comfortable United Rugby Championship win for Connacht over Dragons.

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Caelan Doris captain as Ireland include two uncapped players for Autumn Nations Series

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for their upcoming Autumn Nations Series, while head coach Andy Farrell has included two uncapped players in a 35-man squad.

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Caelan Doris captains Ireland as squad for November series announced

Caelan Doris has been named as captain for Ireland's November internationals as Andy Farrell names his squad for the four games.

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From Gauteng to Galway - Shayne Bolton thriving at Connacht after wing 'experiment'

If you were new to rugby and encountered Shayne Bolton, you'd be surprised to learn the 24-year-old was South African.

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Ulster boss Richie Murphy delighted with 'toughness, fight and commitment' after Connacht win

Ulster boss Richie Murphy praised his team's fight after they got the better of in-form Connacht in last night’s URC derby in Belfast.

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URC teams: Tony Butler in for Munster as David O'Connor gets Connacht debut

Munster will be without out-half Billy Burns and centre Alex Nankivell for their trip to face Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon (3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ), with Tony Butler starting at out-half.

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Licence to play - Pete Wilkins excited by Connacht's backline potential

One of the prevailing thoughts that came from Connacht's 35-33 defeat to Munster last Saturday was 'what if?'.