Match Previews
8 years agoOspreys vs Newport Gwent Dragons (14:00) BBC WALESSteve Tandy's side come into this Welsh derby off the back of a cracking 27-26 win win on the road over Scarlets. The Ospreys XV has been rotated around...
McCartney adds to Lam's injury worries
9 years ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialPat Lam's injury concerns for his table-topping Connacht side continue to grow, after hooker Tom McCartney was ruled out of GUINNESS PRO12 action for up to six weeks after tearing his hamstring against...
Connacht's hamstrung hooker eyes festive return
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConnacht hooker Tom McCartney says he is determined to return as soon as possible after being ruled out of their two opening Challenge Cup games and their crucial first versus second Pro12 derby with Munster...
Cooney double in Connacht rout
9 years ago by Rugby 365John Cooney ran in two first-half tries to set Connacht on their way to a comprehensive 40-10 victory over Zebre in the Pro12. The scrumhalf opened the scoring after 11 minutes and had his second shortly...
Connacht bring in scrum-half Cooney
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsConnacht coach Pat Lam has made one change for the Pro12 encounter against bottom club Zebre in Italy. John Cooney comes in for Kieran Marmion at scrum-half as eight-placed Connacht chase a place...
Matawalu double puts Warriors on top
9 years ago by Rugby 365Nikola Matawalu's first-half double proved vital as Glasgow Warriors returned to the summit of the Pro12 with a riveting 31-13 bonus-point victory over a resolute Connacht at the Sportsground. The...
Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Sat)
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsHead coach Pat Lam has made three changes to his Connacht side to face Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground in the Pro12 on Saturday. Jack Carty comes in at stand-off, Ultan Dillane partners...
Time for senior men to step up - McCartney
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConnacht hooker Tom McCartney believes it is up to himself and other senior players to lead from the front in their three remaining games as they bid to nail down a top-six finish for the first time in...
Munster maintain charge
9 years ago by Rugby 365Duncan Casey's second-half try proved to be the pivotal moment as Munster continued their hunt for a home semifinal with an emphatic 42-20 Pro12 victory over Connacht. After defeat to Ospreys last...
Patchell kicks Cardiff past Connacht
9 years ago by Rugby 365Rhys Patchell held his nerve deep into time added on to kick Cardiff Blues to a narrow 18-17 victory over Connacht for their first Pro12 victory over an Irish province this season. Connacht were sitting...
