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Byron Ralston was among the Connacht tryscorers

Connacht hold off Perpignan to earn another victory

Connacht are the only side to have maximum points after two games in the Challenge Cup after they carved out a fine win in Perpignan.

Rugby • 15 Dec 24

The controversial clash took place in Perpignan

Five players suspended following Super League brawl

Five Catalans Dragons players have been suspended in the initial fall-out from Saturday's controversial Super League clash against Warrington in Perpignan.

Rugby • 05 Aug 19

Connacht flanker Sean O'Brien touches down for a try

Five-star Connacht brush aside Perpignan

Five-try Connacht kept alive their push towards the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup with winning bonus point away to Perpignan.

Rugby • 14 Dec 18

Connacht's Kyle Godwin barges over for a try

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

No Jackson in Perpignan squad for Connacht clash

Former Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson will not travel to Galway for Perpignan's Challenge Cup clash with Connacht after he was left out of the French team's squad.

Rugby • 05 Dec 18

Paddy Jackson is enthused by the idea of playing against Connacht but says it's to his coach

Jackson: It would be great to play on Irish soil again

Paddy Jackson said he would like to play against Connacht next weekend in Galway but it remains to be seen if he will be making the trip to the Sportsground.

Rugby • 04 Dec 18