The Latest Breaking News from Connacht

Wales breakthrough ace Taine Basham reveals what Wayne Pivac said to him following surprise Six Nations axe

The outstanding young flanker has been one of Wales' bright lights this season and started the Six Nations well, only to find himself dropped for the final two games

Wales Online · Apr 15, 2022

'It's huge for us' - Leo Cullen hails return of power duo Ronan Kelleher and Andrew Porter to his pack for Euro duel

The Blues boss has made three changes to his side from last Friday's Sportsground first leg, while Andy Friend has made one to the Connacht side that trails by six points

Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Taking away Connacht's belief is key for Leinster, says Josh van der Flier

The Ireland flanker says his team must be aware of what this win or bust Euro tie means to the westerners and their supporters

Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Connacht no longer swayed by big name rivals but Wilkins says they must do better against Leinster

The westerners took real encouragement in their first leg showdown with the Blues but their senior coach acknowledges they must change things up at the Aviva Stadium

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Leinster v Connacht: Time, TV channel info and more for Heineken Champions Cup clash

Leinster and Connacht will meet on Friday night and fans will be hoping for another eventful clash.

Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Leinster's Gibson-Park cited for challenge and may miss crunch Aviva Stadium tie with Connacht

The incident happened soon after the Ireland scrum-half came on in the second half of the round of 16 first leg in Galway

Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Connacht revelling in Aviva free shot as Leo Cullen calls on Leinster fans to make stadium a cauldron

Andy Friend and Jack Carty are happy no-one still giving the westerners a chance in Champions Cup second leg clash in Dublin

Irish Mirror · Apr 11, 2022

Tadhg Furlong warns Leinster must cope better with Connacht's x-factor attack at the Aviva Stadium

The Blues tighthead enjoyed the first leg tussle with the westerners as the provinces have 80 minutes to negotiate a path to the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Irish Mirror · Apr 10, 2022

Brian O'Driscoll labels Six Nations star 'very lucky' to avoid red card after leaving opponent 'with a broken nose'

Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park received just a yellow card after leaving his opposite number with a badly bloodied nose in the Connacht-Leinster Euro showdown

Wales Online · Apr 9, 2022

Andy Friend believes Connacht can make history by taking out Leinster at the Aviva Stadium

While disappointed to lose the first leg 26-21 in Galway, the westerners supremo was hugely encouraged by his side's performance against the Euro aristocrats

Irish Mirror · Apr 9, 2022