Connacht to face Sale again after making last eight Connacht are into the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup after a hugely spirited 33-27 victory in France against Bordeaux Begles. Rugby • 19 Jan 19
Connacht to face Sale again after making last eight Connacht are into the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup after a hugely spirited 33-27 victory in France against Bordeaux Begles. Rugby • 19 Jan 19
'Not good for the heart' - Friend hails Connacht steel Connacht head coach Andy Friend fancied his men to turn over Sale at the Sportsground, and said he was "proud" of a physical, gritty Challenge Cup display. Rugby • 13 Jan 19
'Not good for the heart' - Friend hails Connacht steel Connacht head coach Andy Friend fancied his men to turn over Sale at the Sportsground, and said he was "proud" of a physical, gritty Challenge Cup display. Rugby • 13 Jan 19
Connacht academy players on the bench against Bordeaux Connacht head coach Andy Friend has named two academy players on the bench for his side's opening Challenge Cup game against Bordeaux Bégles at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick off 3pm). Rugby • 12 Oct 18
Connacht academy players on the bench against Bordeaux Connacht head coach Andy Friend has named two academy players on the bench for his side's opening Challenge Cup game against Bordeaux Bégles at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick off 3pm). Rugby • 12 Oct 18
History made as Neville referees European club fixture Former Ireland rugby player Joy Neville has made history by becoming the first woman to referee a European professional club fixture. Rugby • 16 Dec 17
History made as Neville referees European club fixture Former Ireland rugby player Joy Neville has made history by becoming the first woman to referee a European professional club fixture. Rugby • 16 Dec 17
'Settled' Madigan not giving up on Ireland recall Ian Madigan believes that he has not shown enough good form to warrant an Ireland call-up, but the Bordeaux out-half would not rule out playing some part in the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 22 Jan 17
'Settled' Madigan not giving up on Ireland recall Ian Madigan believes that he has not shown enough good form to warrant an Ireland call-up, but the Bordeaux out-half would not rule out playing some part in the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 22 Jan 17
Ulster rue ‘atrocious’ second half display Ulster performance director Bryn Cunningham described his side's second-half performance against Bordeaux-Begles as "nothing short of atrocious" after seeing victory dramatically snatched from their grasp. european • 16 Oct 16
Ulster rue ‘atrocious’ second half display Ulster performance director Bryn Cunningham described his side's second-half performance against Bordeaux-Begles as "nothing short of atrocious" after seeing victory dramatically snatched from their grasp. european • 16 Oct 16
Late blitz condemns Ulster to defeat in Bordeaux Ulster got their Champions Cup campaign off to a defeat after Bordeaux Begles fought back late in the second half to power to a 28-13 win in Pool 5. Rugby • 16 Oct 16
Late blitz condemns Ulster to defeat in Bordeaux Ulster got their Champions Cup campaign off to a defeat after Bordeaux Begles fought back late in the second half to power to a 28-13 win in Pool 5. Rugby • 16 Oct 16
Pienaar hopeful Jackson can edge Madigan battle Ruan Pienaar is familiar with the threat that Ian Madigan adds to Bordeaux-Begles but is backing fellow Ireland international Paddy Jackson to edge the out-half battle on Sunday. Rugby • 13 Oct 16
Pienaar hopeful Jackson can edge Madigan battle Ruan Pienaar is familiar with the threat that Ian Madigan adds to Bordeaux-Begles but is backing fellow Ireland international Paddy Jackson to edge the out-half battle on Sunday. Rugby • 13 Oct 16
Madigan boots Bordeaux to Racing victory on debut Ian Madigan got his Bordeaux Bègles career off to the perfect start as he kicked all his team’s points in the 15-9 home win over reigning champions Racing Metro 92 in the Top 14 season opener. Rugby • 20 Aug 16
Madigan boots Bordeaux to Racing victory on debut Ian Madigan got his Bordeaux Bègles career off to the perfect start as he kicked all his team’s points in the 15-9 home win over reigning champions Racing Metro 92 in the Top 14 season opener. Rugby • 20 Aug 16
