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comeback trail
Munster set for timely back row boost as O'Donoghue nears injury return
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pro14
Munster's Springbok Botha relishing starting opportunity this weekend
24 Jan 2019
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starter for 10
Bleyendaal itching for action with Munster
23 Jan 2019
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Challenge Cup
'To win in France is a great achievement': Friend and Connacht march on
20 Jan 2019
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marching on
Carty's last-gasp intercept sends Connacht through to Challenge Cup quarter-finals
19 Jan 2019
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Gamechanger
Aki insists he's 'a cog in the wheel' as he aims to build on stellar first year of international rugby
18 Jan 2019
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On track
Marmion hitting the right markers on comeback trail from ankle surgery
15 Jan 2019
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Spot kicks
Galway advance to FBD League final after dramatic penalty shoot-out in Tuam
13 Jan 2019
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in control
Friend satisfied with narrow win over Sharks as destiny in Connacht's hands
13 Jan 2019
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all to play for
Connacht withstand Sale comeback to earn big Challenge Cup win
12 Jan 2019
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making progress
Friend confident scrum-half Marmion will be fit for Ireland's Six Nations defence
11 Jan 2019
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primary goal
'We're well able to match any Pro14 team,' says Carty as he targets a higher grade of European rugby
10 Jan 2019
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Out West
Connacht head coach has no fears about them becoming a development province again
9 Jan 2019
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premier days
Noel McGrath slams in sublime goal as Tipperary advance to Munster hurling league final
5 Jan 2019
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Go West
Van Graan impressed with 'mostly everything' about in-form Connacht
5 Jan 2019
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Small World
'Our paths cross again': First time in opposition, but far from first meeting for Friend and Van Graan
4 Jan 2019
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monivea maestro
Ever-present Blade keeping focus on Connacht, but staking a claim behind international 9s
4 Jan 2019
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Bundee
Blow for Connacht as Aki doubtful for clash with Munster
3 Jan 2019
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200 not out
Billy Holland on brink of Munster milestone after coin toss decided he'd fight for Thomond Park place
2 Jan 2019
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the big one
'Every game is a big game but this is a special one for the people of Munster'
28 Dec 2018
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On a Roll
'Winning is a habit,' says Heffernan as Connacht aim to extend 5-game winning run
18 Dec 2018
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Perpignan
Paddy Jackson in talks over possible move if Perpignan's relegation is sealed
17 Dec 2018
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Second-half surge sees Connacht earn bonus-point victory over 14-man Perpignan
14 Dec 2018
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all-terrain
Connacht ready to perform whatever the weather in Perpignan
13 Dec 2018
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Bundee
Boost for Connacht as Aki to return for Leinster showdown after wedding
12 Dec 2018
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heineken cup
Injury blow for Castres ahead of Munster clash as Rodrigo Capo Ortega doubtful
3 Dec 2018
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Delayed Departure
Wexford hurler to miss start of National League after suffering broken jaw in Fenway Classic
21 Nov 2018
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Shipping up to boston
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20 Nov 2018
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Do You Like Apples?
Limerick beat Cork as 12,674 turn out in Boston for Fenway Classic final
18 Nov 2018
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Hoggie
Horgan believes there's only 'a toss of a coin' between top All-Ireland contenders
15 Nov 2018
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Comeback
Boston-based O'Donnell will be in action for Clare this weekend
14 Nov 2018
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pro14
Bonus point in the bag by half-time as Connacht torch Dragons
3 Nov 2018
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Home grown
'It's massive for young people in Connacht': Blade cuts the way for small clubs out west
23 Oct 2018
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boy for sale
Splash zone! Chris Ashton hat-trick gives Sale a bonus-point win against Connacht
20 Oct 2018
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Challenge Cup
Chris Ashton to make return against Connacht after pre-season suspension
16 Oct 2018
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unhappy hunting ground
Dillane ready to meet backlash from 'pumped' Ulster
4 Oct 2018
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lock out
AC joint to keep Thornbury out of Connacht action until 'at least November'
3 Oct 2018
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Rugby
'I felt it straight away, the popping and cracking': Gaffney retired at 23 after horrible back and neck injury
Updated 28 Sep 2018
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sherry on top
Sherry determined to make the most of every chance with Munster
20 Sep 2018
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we're all friends here
Friend refuses to get into war of words with Cockerill over 'cheat' claims
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