Benetton end Connacht's Challenge Cup hopes in Italy Connacht's involvement in the European Challenge Cup was ended by Benetton who ran out 39-24 winners in the quarter-finals in Treviso. Rugby • 14 Apr 24
Benetton end Connacht's Challenge Cup hopes in Italy Connacht's involvement in the European Challenge Cup was ended by Benetton who ran out 39-24 winners in the quarter-finals in Treviso. Rugby • 14 Apr 24
Four pools of six in revamped Champions Cup format The Heineken Champions Cup will be revamped for next season with four pools of six teams introduced, tournament organisers have announced. Rugby • 14 Jun 23
Four pools of six in revamped Champions Cup format The Heineken Champions Cup will be revamped for next season with four pools of six teams introduced, tournament organisers have announced. Rugby • 14 Jun 23
Connacht set to benefit from Bristol points deduction Connacht's chances of securing a home round-of-16 game in the European Challenge Cup have been boosted after Bristol were docked five points and handed a suspended fine after selecting an ineligible player earlier in the competition. Rugby • 18 Jan 23
Connacht set to benefit from Bristol points deduction Connacht's chances of securing a home round-of-16 game in the European Challenge Cup have been boosted after Bristol were docked five points and handed a suspended fine after selecting an ineligible player earlier in the competition. Rugby • 18 Jan 23
Dooley loving player-driven culture at Connacht Peter Dooley has embraced the player-driven culture at Connacht since joining from Leinster last summer. Rugby • 10 Dec 22
Dooley loving player-driven culture at Connacht Peter Dooley has embraced the player-driven culture at Connacht since joining from Leinster last summer. Rugby • 10 Dec 22
Scrum-loving Tucker has transformed Connacht set-piece Whenever the Connacht forwards have been asked about their improved scrum this season, they direct the plaudits towards Cullie Tucker. Rugby • 07 Dec 22
Scrum-loving Tucker has transformed Connacht set-piece Whenever the Connacht forwards have been asked about their improved scrum this season, they direct the plaudits towards Cullie Tucker. Rugby • 07 Dec 22
Connacht to rest Ireland forward trio against Newcastle Connacht have opted to rest Ireland trio Finlay Bealham, Dave Heffernan and Cian Prendergast for Saturday's Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Falcons. Rugby • 06 Dec 22
Connacht to rest Ireland forward trio against Newcastle Connacht have opted to rest Ireland trio Finlay Bealham, Dave Heffernan and Cian Prendergast for Saturday's Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Falcons. Rugby • 06 Dec 22
Bristol strike early en route to Challenge Cup glory Bristol Bears scored the quickest try in European Challenge Cup final history as they became the ninth English club to win the title after a 32-19 win over Toulon at Stade Maurice-David in Aix-en-Provence. Rugby • 16 Oct 20
Bristol strike early en route to Challenge Cup glory Bristol Bears scored the quickest try in European Challenge Cup final history as they became the ninth English club to win the title after a 32-19 win over Toulon at Stade Maurice-David in Aix-en-Provence. Rugby • 16 Oct 20
Champions Cup quarter-finals postponed Leinster and Ulster's European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-finals have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Rugby • 16 Mar 20
Champions Cup quarter-finals postponed Leinster and Ulster's European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-finals have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Rugby • 16 Mar 20
Clermont overpower La Rochelle to win Challenge Cup Clermont Auvergne clinched a record-equalling third European Challenge Cup final victory by beating La Rochelle 36-16 at St James' Park. Rugby • 10 May 19
Clermont overpower La Rochelle to win Challenge Cup Clermont Auvergne clinched a record-equalling third European Challenge Cup final victory by beating La Rochelle 36-16 at St James' Park. Rugby • 10 May 19
Connacht weather western storm to grind down Perpignan Connacht reignited their Challenge Cup hopes with a hard-earned 22-10 defeat of Perpignan in dreadful conditions at the Sportsground. Rugby • 08 Dec 18
Connacht weather western storm to grind down Perpignan Connacht reignited their Challenge Cup hopes with a hard-earned 22-10 defeat of Perpignan in dreadful conditions at the Sportsground. Rugby • 08 Dec 18
Munster recall Carbery and Stander for visit of Castres Johann van Graan has named Joey Carbery and CJ Stander in his Munster team to face Castres for Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup clash at Thomond Park (kick-off 1pm). Rugby • 07 Dec 18
Munster recall Carbery and Stander for visit of Castres Johann van Graan has named Joey Carbery and CJ Stander in his Munster team to face Castres for Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup clash at Thomond Park (kick-off 1pm). Rugby • 07 Dec 18
Donal Lenihan's European verdicts See who RTÉ's expert rugby analyst is going for in this weekend's European games involving the four Irish teams. Rugby • 19 Oct 18
Donal Lenihan's European verdicts See who RTÉ's expert rugby analyst is going for in this weekend's European games involving the four Irish teams. Rugby • 19 Oct 18
Marmion eyes return for November series Scrum-half Kieran Marmion is set to miss Connacht's opening games in the European Challenge Cup but is hopeful of being available for Ireland for the November internationals. Rugby • 10 Oct 18
Marmion eyes return for November series Scrum-half Kieran Marmion is set to miss Connacht's opening games in the European Challenge Cup but is hopeful of being available for Ireland for the November internationals. Rugby • 10 Oct 18
