Connacht

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.

Connacht Rugby have announced plans for the revamp of The Sportsground stadium in Galway.

Connacht's Dominic Robertson-McCoy has been handed a six-week ban following his red-card incident during the recently concluded Pro14 clash against Leinster that was played in Galway last weekend.

Stuart Hogg kicked the decisive drop goal in the 74th minute as Glasgow Warriors edged out Connacht 26-27 in their Pro14 encounter in Galway on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors came up with a clinical performance as they sealed the top spot in Conference A with a 35-22 bonus point victory over Connacht in their Pro 14 clash on Friday.

Ospreys kept their hope of European Champions Cup qualification alive as they went on to seal a 39-10 bonus point victory over Connacht in their Pro 14 clash in Swansea on Friday.

Gloucester Rugby managed to resist Connacht as they completed a 28-33 victory in the European Rugby Challenge Cup face-off at Sportsground on Saturday.

Connacht have managed to secure a berth in the European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final after their encounter with Worcester Warriors ended in a 24-24 draw at Sixways.

Leinster successfully managed to overcome desperate efforts from Connacht as they went on to win the Pro 14 encounter in Dublin with a 21-18 margin.

Connacht did manage a late resurgence from Cheetahs to bring their Pro 14 campaign back on track with a 23-15 triumph in Galway on Saturday.

Andrew Conway's red card proved costly for Munster as they were edged out by Connacht 20-16 in their Pro 14 clash in Galway on Friday.

Former Connacht head coach Pat Lam insists Bundee Aki can become a 'special player' for Ireland following his first-call up to the national squad for the autumn internationals.