Connacht win Andy Friend's home hurrah to clinch URC play-off place
Connacht marked Andy Friend's final home game as their director of rugby with a 38-19 bonus-point win over Cardiff at the Sportsground.
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Aki makes Connacht return for Challenge Cup trip to Benetton
Grand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting side for Saturday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (3pm).
'The club values him' - Connacht coach Pete Wilkins addresses Bundee Aki concerns
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins said Bundee Aki remains available for selection but gave no guarantees the Ireland centre will feature against Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.
Connacht centre Tom Farrell focused on midfield duel against in-form Cell C Sharks
The Cell C Sharks may have sent a second-string side to Galway for Saturday's game with Connacht but Tom Farrell knows they still have plenty of bite in their midfield.
Leinster cut loose late on to dispatch Connacht
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster began the new year in familiar fashion with a 41-12 bonus-point win over Connacht at the RDS. Tries from David Hawkshaw and Tom Farrell had Connacht just 19-12 behind at half-time, with Liam Turner, Brian Deeny and Jordan Larmour crossing for Leinster. Larmour, Rob Russell, Ryan Baird and Josh van der Flier made it a seven-try victory for Leo Cullen's men, whose only real worry was losing captain Jonathan Sexton to a facial injury.
Leinster start new year in familiar fashion with convincing win against Connacht
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster began the new year in familiar fashion with a 41-12 bonus-point win over Connacht at the RDS.
URC teams: Nathan Doak at 10 for Ulster as Connacht ring changes
Nathan Doak starts at out-half for Ulster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Connacht, who have made 12 changes as they chase a seventh win in nine games.
Connacht power to bonus-point victory over Benetton
Replacement Caolin Blade claimed a 66th-minute bonus point as Connacht overcame Benetton 38-19 at the Sportsground.