Connacht boss rains on Stormers’ parade
Coach Andy Friend dismisses the in-form Stormers’ chances of upsetting Connacht in inclement weather at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday.
White: Combrinck to kick on at No 15
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White believes recently acquired Ruan Combrinck is best suited to playing fullback and is eager to see how he “fits in” against Connacht.
Combrinck at 15 for Bulls as Connacht clash looms
Ruan Combrinck will start at fullback when the Vodacom Bulls face Connacht in round two of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.
Shimlas centre Bolton signs for Connacht
Shimlas and Cheetahs U21 centre Shayne Bolton, who is Irish-qualified, has signed for Connacht Rugby ahead of the 2021-22 season.
IRFU comes to cash-strapped clubs’ aid
The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced that they will make €500,000 available to their clubs in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: Connacht player sees red for leading with elbow
Peter Robb received a straight red card for leading with the elbow in an attempt to shrug off Howard Mnisi during the match between the Kings and Connacht in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
14-Men Connacht down Kings
The Southern Kings failed to capitalise on a good opportunity to get their second win in the PRO14 when they went down 29-19 to Connacht in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
Connacht battle to bonus-point win
Connacht were made to work hard to grab a 24-12 bonus-point victory over a valiant Kings side in Galway on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Kings to adopt different approach when ahead
A visit to Irish side Connacht on 30 November will give the Southern Kings a chance to take what Robbi Kempson regards as their next step in the PRO14.
Connacht break Cheetahs’ hearts
Connacht claimed a third straight PRO14 win after beating the Cheetahs 24-22 in dramatic fashion in Galway on Saturday.
