Fans urged to 'Go Green for Connacht' in maiden final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith thousands of Connacht supporters expected to descend on Edinburgh for tomorrow's Guinness Pro12 grand final, supporters of Pat Lam's team are being urged to 'Go Green for Connacht' again.
Player Diary: Connacht has given me so much. . . it's about what you can give back
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI'm in a very privileged position - Connacht captain ahead of the biggest game in the province's history - but it's not a time to sit back and admire where we are. There's a game to win tomorrow in Edinburgh.
Going to the Leinster v Connacht Pro12 final? Here are the best ways to get to Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHundreds of Irish supporters are planning a trip to Edinburgh this weekend to watch Connacht play Leinster in the Guinness PRO12 final on Saturday. With flights and hotel prices soaring, here are some...
How Connacht overcame the odds to beat Glasgow and reach the Pro12 final
1 decade ago by The GuardianConnacht have always struggled to match the other Irish provinces but Pat Lam’s team are now one win away from lifting the first trophy of their 131-year historyBy Jonathan Drennan for Behind the Lines,...
It's not our fault, say Edinburgh hotels charging Irish rugby fans €800 a night ahead of Pro12 final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSupply versus demand is at fault for hoteliers in Edinburgh charging upwards of €800 a night ahead of this weekend's all-Ireland Pro12 final.
Rugby fans face €800 hotel rip-off in Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIrish rugby fans hoping to travel to Edinburgh to witness Saturday's final between Connacht and Leinster face a scrum of their own for flights and accommodation.
Defiant Connacht hold out to seize final shot at history
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIf Friday night set the tone for what has been the most absorbing run-in to the Pro12 in the 15-year history of Celtic rugby, then last night's instalment at a packed Sportsground raised it another few...
Semi-final win means nothing without Guinness PRO12 trophy, says Cullen
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsFriday's semi-final win will mean nothing if Leinster do not go on to complete the job and lift the Guinness PRO12 trophy in Edinburgh next weekend, according to head coach Leo Cullen.
Tovey tipped to become an Edinburgh Rugby star
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsHead coach Alan Solomons believes fly-half Jason Tovey can become a star at Edinburgh Rugby.
Tovey tipped to become an Edinburgh Rugby star
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsHead coach Alan Solomons believes fly-half Jason Tovey can become a star at Edinburgh Rugby.
