Buckley gives Schmidt prop options with early return
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt's options at loosehead for the defence of the Six Nations look set for a timely boost with Connacht's impressive prop Denis Buckley returning from injury sooner than expected.
Retiring Swift is a huge loss - Buckley
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht prop Denis Buckley said retiring legend Michael Swift will be sorely missed around the Sportsground in the next few seasons after a brilliant 15 years with the province.
Connacht 20-24 Ospreys
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys hung on to beat Connacht but failure to get a bonus point victory cost them a home Pro12 semi-final. The Welsh side will face Munster away in the semi-finals next Saturday after failing...
Pro12: Four from SA in Dream Team
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South Africa's influence in the Pro12 competition has been highlighted by the number of players from the Republic that made the competition's Dream Team. No. 8 Josh Strauss (Glasgow Warriors), flank...
Irish on top in Pro12 Dream Team
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsUlster trio Craig Gilroy, Rory Best and Franco van der Merwe are among seven Ireland-based players in the Pro12 Dream Team for 2014-2015. Munster players Tommy O'Donnell and CJ Stander are included,...
Cooney double in Connacht rout
1 decade ago by Rugby 365John Cooney ran in two first-half tries to set Connacht on their way to a comprehensive 40-10 victory over Zebre in the Pro12. The scrumhalf opened the scoring after 11 minutes and had his second shortly...
Connacht bring in scrum-half Cooney
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsConnacht coach Pat Lam has made one change for the Pro12 encounter against bottom club Zebre in Italy. John Cooney comes in for Kieran Marmion at scrum-half as eight-placed Connacht chase a place...
Matawalu double puts Warriors on top
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Nikola Matawalu's first-half double proved vital as Glasgow Warriors returned to the summit of the Pro12 with a riveting 31-13 bonus-point victory over a resolute Connacht at the Sportsground. The...
Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHead coach Pat Lam has made three changes to his Connacht side to face Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground in the Pro12 on Saturday. Jack Carty comes in at stand-off, Ultan Dillane partners...
Munster maintain charge
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Duncan Casey's second-half try proved to be the pivotal moment as Munster continued their hunt for a home semifinal with an emphatic 42-20 Pro12 victory over Connacht. After defeat to Ospreys last...
