McKeon: We must atone by 'doing job on Exeter'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht are determined to bounce back from surrendering their unbeaten home record this season by “doing a job on Exeter” in a crucial Challenge Cup clash on Sunday, according to No 8 Eoin McKeon.
Squad Update
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsThe squad gathered in Limerick today for their first squad session of the week and there was a timely break from the snow showers as the players hit the UL pitch for their opening field session ahead of...
Domestic leagues going from strength to strength as European rugby wanes
1 decade ago by Rugby LadIt might just be me but the European competitions, the Challenge Cup and the now termed Champions Cup don’t seem to have the same aura and excitement surrounding them this season as years gone by. All...
Cardiff Blues v Rovigo (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPreview and team news as Cardiff Blues host Rovigo in Friday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Cardiff Arms Park (19:30 GMT).
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoSpedding to Clermont: According to reports emanating out of French rugby circles today, French international Scott Spedding will link up with Clermont at the close of the current Top 14 season. South African...
Edinburgh’s confidence building, says Greig Tonks
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEDINBURGH travel to France next weekend knowing that a victory over Lyon on Saturday evening will put them in a virtually unassailable position at the top of their European Challenge Cup pool, leaving...
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonHook wins it for Gloucester late onGloucester made it two wins from two defeating Saracens 24-23 at Kingsholm last night with James Hook splitting the posts with a penalty from halfway to secure the win...
Challenge Cup breaks new ground
1 decade ago by SA RugbyThe European Rugby Challenge Cup will now include clubs from Russia, Spain and Portugal alongside representatives from the Italian Eccellenza.
Clonmel and Cobh Reach Final
1 decade ago by Knock On RugbyClonmel and last season’s beaten finalist’s Cobh Pirates will contest this season’s Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup Final on Sunday February 15th after they won their semi final encounters...
Preview: Cardiff Blues v Newport Gwent Dragons
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsCardiff Blues have lost just one of their last four matches in all competitions: 23-34 at London Irish in the European Challenge Cup on 13th December.
