Champions Cup round 1: All you need to know
It's round one of the Investec Champions Cup as Connacht, Ulster, Munster and Leinster begin their European adventures.
Connacht Rugby Sport News
Bundee Aki starts as Connacht make five changes for Bordeaux
Bundee Aki will make his first appearance of the season for Connacht, among five changes to the side for Friday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Bordeaux-Begles at the Sportsground.
Champions Cup: Irish opponents' form guide
The newly branded Investec Champions Cup kicks off this weekend with all four Irish provinces in action.
United Rugby Championship round seven team of the week: Connacht impress in defeat
Leinster's thrilling win over Connacht was the match of the weekend and despite defeat, it's the Westerners who make up the bulk of the BKT URC round seven team of the week.
Bundee Aki 'good to go' ahead of Connacht clash with Bordeaux
Ireland centre Bundee Aki is "good to go" and will be in the mix for Connacht's Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux Begles on Friday, head coach Pete Wilkins has confirmed.
Mack Hansen back with a bang as Connacht take silver linings from defeat to Leinster
Pete Wilkins was loath to look for silver linings in the immediate aftermath of an agonising BKT URC derby defeat but praising Mack Hansen's stunning return to action following Ireland's World Cup campaign brought something approaching a smile to the Connacht boss's face.
Leo Cullen: Great advert for URC but 'a bit too exciting'
It was another great advert for the United Rugby Championship, said Leo Cullen, but Leinster's dramatic win over Connacht was a "bit too exciting" for comfort.
Leinster leave it late to beat rivals Connacht and go top of the URC
Ciaran Frawley’s last-gasp try saw Leinster snatch a 24-22 derby win from the jaws of defeat and end Connacht’s near year-long unbeaten run at the Sportsground.