Connacht

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.

Connacht maintained their winning streak in the ongoing European Rugby Challenge Cup campaign after they went on to defeat Worcester Warriors by 15-8 at The Sportsground on Saturday.

Edinburgh finally managed to end their three match losing streak as they edged out Zebre with 16-15 victory in their Pro 14 encounter at Myerside on Friday.

Ulster bounced back from their defeat to Zebre with a 16-8 victory over Ulster in their Pro 14 encounter in Belfast on Friday.

Leigh Halfpenny kicked 16 points as Scarlets maintained their top position with a 36-27 win over Connacht in their Pro 14 clash in Llanelli on Friday.

Willis Halaholo's 77th minute try followed by Jarrod Evans' match-winning conversion in windy conditions at the Galway Sportsgrounds helped Cardiff Blues earn their first win in the Pro14 2017-18 season with a 15-17 win against Connacht on Saturday.

A dominant first half performance from Dragons saw them overcome Connacht with a 21-8 victory in their Pro 14 clash in Newport on Friday.

Connacht managed to return to winning ways after they secured a 32-10 bonus point victory over Southern Kings in their Pro 14 encounter at Sportsground in Galway.

Glasgow Warriors were off to winning start under new head coach Dave Rennie as they defeated Connacht 12-18 in Galway in their opening encounter of Pro 14 season.

Connacht have confirmed the signing of Jarrad Butler ahead of the upcoming season of Pro 12.

Northampton Saints have managed to keep their hopes alive of a possible European Champions Cup berth next year after they defeated Connacht 21-15 in the qualification play-off at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

Connacht centre Bundee Aki has been handed a three-week ban after he was proven guilty of a misconduct.

Connacht centre Bundee Aki's desire to feature for Ireland is unlikely to be affected by the change in residency qualification rules.

Connacht scored two tries in the first half as they secured a 14-9 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in their Pro 12 encounter in Galway on Saturday.

Connacht's European Champions Cup campaign ended following a 19-10 defeat to Toulouse at Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday.

Fly-half John Cooney contributed with 21 points as Connacht ran a 10-try riot to trounce Zebre by 66-21 at The Sportsground on Saturday as the close on a quarter-final berth in the European Champions Cup.

Munster extended their lead at the top of the Pro12 table after Rhys Marshall's 56th minute try guided Pro12 leaders to a 9-16 win in tough conditions at the Sportsground.