Ben Murphy hat-trick helps Connacht secure top spot with a game to spare
Ben Murphy crowned a midweek contract extension by running in a Challenge Cup hat-trick as Connacht dished out a hammering to Lyon at Dexcom Stadium.
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Breaking Mack Hansen gets three-match ban but available for Six Nations starter
Ireland winger Mack Hansen has been banned for three games for comments he made following Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the URC in December.
Mack Hansen disciplinary hearing on referee comments set for Wednesday
Mack Hansen will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday regarding his comments made in the aftermath of Connacht's URC loss to Leinster before Christmas.
Provinces focus turns to Europe after weekend off
The Irish provinces return to action in Europe after a rare New Year's weekend off.
Lions overcome adverse weather conditions to floor Section Paloise in Challenge Cup
The Lions notched their first EPCR Challenge Cup victory of the season after beating French side Section Paloise (Pau) 43-35 at a wet Ellis Park on Saturday evening.
Connacht hold off Perpignan to earn another victory
Connacht are the only side to have maximum points after two games in the Challenge Cup after they carved out a fine win in Perpignan.
FT | Bulls 21-30 Northampton Saints
The Bulls suffered a second consecutive Champions Cup loss when they went down 30-21 to English side Northampton Saints at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.
