Provincial Rugby: Connacht
3 Feb, 15:50
Experienced back rower John Muldoon has deservedly been honoured as the Connacht Player of the Month award winner.
Editor
25 Jan, 08:23
A trademark of Connacht's performances so far this season has been their resolute defence. Last term they contracted the services of Great Britain rugby league legend Mike Forshaw to shore up the defensive systems of the squad.
Editor
23 Jan, 15:06
Speaking to Rob Murphy after Connacht's memorable 9-8 Heineken Cup defeat of Harlequins, prop Ronan Loughney said: "I've never felt anything like that coming in the tunnel, it was an amazing feeling. We've got such loyal fans...it was great to be able to get a win for the fans who have supported us all throughout this year."
23 Jan, 15:05
Heineken Cup man-of-the-match John Muldoon spoke to Rob Murphy after Connacht's hard-fought 9-8 win over Harlequins, which put an end to the province's 14-match losing streak.
Connacht Match Reports & Previews
20 Jan, 22:18
Harlequins' Heineken Cup hopes were engulfed by a storming defensive display from Connacht as the home side made history in a typically wet and windy Galway.
Editor
20 Jan, 11:16
Connacht and Harlequins will renew their ongoing European rivalry when they meet in round 6 of the Heineken Cup's pool stages tonight. The aim for the home side is simple - a win of any kind would see them create tournament history and give them a timely boost for the remainder of the season.
Editor
14 Jan, 18:15
A spirited Connacht side made Toulouse battle all the way before the reigning French champions eventually sealed a bonus point win in round 5 of the Heineken Cup.
Editor
13 Jan, 13:58
After a disappointing run of results over the festive season, Connacht are hoping to finish their debut Heineken Cup campaign on a high as they take on Pool 6's top two sides over successive weekends - Toulouse and Harlequins.
Editor
7 Jan, 17:31
Connacht were beaten by RaboDirect PRO12 basement side Aironi at Stadio Zaffanella on Saturday when out-half Luciano Orquera kicked five penalties and winger Sinoti Sinoti scored the game's only try.
Editor
6 Jan, 13:05
Two of the RaboDirect PRO12's bottom three sides will collide in Viadana on Saturday as Connacht, determined to end their frustrating 12-match losing streak, look to overcome Aironi for the first time on Italian soil.
Editor
1 Jan, 18:55
Isa Nacewa's 100% place-kicking return was the difference between the sides as Leinster squeezed past their provincial rivals Connacht.
Editor
31 Dec, 14:03
Can Connacht start 2012 with a bang and put an eleven-match losing streak behind them, or will it be a case of business as usual for current RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Leinster? The final interprovincial tie of the festive season is certainly an intriguing one.
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| 9 |  | Edinburgh | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 22 |
| 10 |  | Dragons | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 11 |  | Connacht | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
| 12 |  | Aironi | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 14 |
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