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European Challenge Cup Preview: Exeter Chiefs v Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

Sandy Park in Exeter is the venue for Connacht's 100th European Challenge Cup match. Win number 52 would see the province cement their place at the top of Pool 2, ahead of their December clashes with Bayonne.

Four Changes For Connacht Eagles

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Connacht Eagles team, sponsored by NUI Galway, has been named for Saturday's British & Irish Cup round 3 encounter with London Scottish at the Sportsground (kick-off 2.30pm).

Newcastle take control

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Newcastle Falcons took early control of Pool Three with a creditable 30-26 victory at Newport Gwent Dragons.

Te'o To Make Leinster Debut For 'A' Team

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Leinster 'A' team to face Carmarthen Quins in their third Pool 5 game of this season's British & Irish Cup has been announced. Saturday's clash kicks off at the Park at 2.30pm.

Schmidt fears further injuries

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt faces an anxious weekend of European Champions Cup action hoping no more of his second rows pick up injury problems.

Ospreys excited by Saints trip

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Aviva Premiership title holders Northampton will be left hovering over the Champions Cup trapdoor if they are beaten by the Ospreys at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

IRFU To Showcase Club Game With Aviva Stadium Fixture

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU have confirmed the venues for a host of international representative games during the 2014/15 season, including the Ireland Wolfhounds, Ireland Under-20s and Ireland Women's team.

50th European Cap For Ulster Captain Best

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster captain Rory Best will make his 50th European Cup appearance for the province against reigning champions Toulon at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 1pm).

Fitzgerald Is One Of Three Changes For Leinster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Leinster team to face Castres Olympique in round 2 of the European Champions Cup on Sunday (kick-off 2pm local time/1pm Irish time) has been announced by head coach Matt O'Connor.

White To Captain Much-Changed Connacht Team

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Connacht team to face Exeter Chiefs in round 2 of the European Challenge Cup has been named. Head coach Pat Lam has made eight personnel changes to the side that beat La Rochelle 48-12 last weekend.