Connacht

Bundee Aki scored two tries in the second half as Connacht edged out Glasgow Warriors 28-24 in the opening round of the Pro14 encounter at The Sportsground.

The Irish derby games of the Pro14 have been given a go-ahead after Connacht and Munster players have reported zero positive result in the latest round of Covid-19 tests.

As he prepares for his latest challenge, this time in Pro D2, former Ireland forward Robin Copeland speaks to TRU's Joe Harvey.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the first phase of Covid-19 involving Ulster and Connacht has been successful with zero positive results.

Connacht have confirmed 12 players leaving the Pro 14 club next month following the end of their contracts.

Leaving Connacht just over one year ago, Conán O’Donnell has been carving out quite the name for himself in the southern hemisphere.

Connacht have confirmed 12 players will make an exit from the Pro 14 club at the end of the 2019/20 season.

Robin Copeland scored the decisive try in the final minute as Connacht registered a 27-24 win over Gloucester Rugby to keep their hopes alive in the ongoing Heineken Champions Cup.

Gloucester Rugby have revived their Champions Cup hopes as they registered a 26-17 win over Connacht at Kingsholm Stadium on Sunday.

Ireland international Bundee Aki has penned a new three-year contract with Connacht Rugby that will extend his stay with the Pro14 club until the end of 2022/23 season.

Connacht have confirmed that Ireland international Kieran Marmion as penned a new three-year deal with the Pro14 club.

Connacht have confirmed that skipper Jarrad Butler has penned a new deal that will keep him with the Irish province until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Connacht have secured the services of Australia Sevens international John Porch for the 2019/20 season.

Byron McGuigan and Denny Solomona scored first-half tries as Sale Sharks went on to beat Connacht 20-10 at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday to reach the semi-final of the Heineken Champions Cup.

Connacht managed to hold off a second half fightback from Sale Sharks as they sealed a thrilling 20-18 win in their European Challenge Cup clash at The Sportsground on Saturday.

Ireland international Ultan Dillane has signed a new two-year contract with Connacht that will keep him with the Pro14 club at least until the end of the 2020/21 season.

Connacht managed to complete a double over Ulster in Pro14 this season as they sealed a 21-12 victory at the Sportsground on Friday.

Connacht have confirmed that former Ireland Under 20 international Stephen Fitzgerald will join the Pro14 club on a three-month loan contract from rivals Munster.

Connacht boosted their qualification chances as they sealed a 21-36 win over Perpignan in their European Rugby Challenge Cup clash at Stade Aime Giral on Friday.

Chris Ashton had a memorable debut as Sale Sharks completed a 34-13 win over Connacht in their European Rugby Challenge Cup encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.