Connacht end epic year on low note as Munster prove too strong
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt never rains but it pours. In Galway when it rains, it always pours. It was like the old days in the Sportsground but that was half the problem for Connacht. Another defeat sees them lose more ground...
'The fourth official got it wrong at the end': Pat Lam angered by late sin bin controversy in Munster defeat
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConnacht fell further off the Champions Cup qualification pace this evening as Munster edged Pat Lam's side 16-9 at the Sportsgrounds, although there was a late bit of controversy that had fans of the...
Keatley puts boot into Connacht
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyRhys Marshall's 56th-minute try guided Guinness PRO12 leaders Munster to a 16-9 win over injury-ravaged Connacht in tough conditions at the Sportsground.
Munster end 2016 on top
9 years ago by Rugby 365REPORT: Munster consolidated their position at the top of the PRO12 table with a hard-fought 16-9 victory over Connacht at the Galway Sportsground.
Munster battle past Connacht to go five points clear
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsMunster extend their lead at the top of the Pro12 to five points as they beat defending champions Connacht in a wet Galway.
Tony Ward: IRFU cannot afford to treat inter-provincials with disrespect - or punters will start voting with their feet
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFrom a Munster perspective, and as the late great Moss Keane might have put it, "the first half was even, the second even better".
Leinster Make Twelve Changes For Second Festive Interpro
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced his team for tomorrow's sold-out New Year's Eve encounter with Ulster at the RDS (kick-off 3pm).
McCartney Leads Connacht For New Year's Eve Clash
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Connacht team to face Munster at the Sportsground in round 12 of the GUINNESS PRO12 has been named. There are four personnel changes to the side ahead of the New Year's Eve clash (kick-off 5.30pm).
McCartney Leads Connacht For New Year's Eve Clash
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Connacht team to face Munster at the Sportsground in round 12 of the GUINNESS PRO12 has been named. There are four personnel changes to the side ahead of the New Year's Eve clash (kick-off 5.30pm).
First start for Francis Saili as Munster ring the changes for Connacht battle
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFrancis Saili will make his first Munster start of the season against Connacht tomorrow evening.
