Connacht coach prepared to ‘bottle up the frustration’ and channel it into ‘working really hard’
A 22-19 loss to Glasgow sees Connacht languishing near bottom of the table
Connacht Rugby
Connacht’s losing away run continues against Glasgow on frustrating afternoon
Pete Wilkins admits his side will need to work hard to make the Champions Cup through URC top eight
Connacht visit Scotland hoping to take their European form into the URC
Connacht will feel this is an ideal opportunity to improve their away form with the Warriors missing some 12 players on international duty
Chris Busby to continue refereeing in the United Rugby Championship
Antrim native was in charge of the Connacht-Leinster game that preceded controversial comments from Mack Hansen on refereeing standards which led to player’s ban
Leinster to take on Harlequins at Croke Park in Champions Cup round of 16
Munster’s trip to La Rochelle will also take place on Saturday, April 5th
Gerry Thornley: Leinster fans are so spoiled that only one prize will do
Ulster and Munster face daunting assignments as they bid to progress in European competition
Connacht must translate European form into strong showing in Glasgow, says Wilkins
Head coach calls on other players to ‘assert their personalities’ in absence of internationals such as Bundee Aki
Connacht hungry for silverware heading to Challenge Cup knockout stages
During a difficult URC season, Connacht’s performance in the Challenge Cup has put a pep in the province’s step
Connacht top Challenge Cup pool with hard-fought win at Cardiff
Western province secure home advantage for last 16 knock-out stage
Matt Williams: Begrudgers in Ireland must never be permitted to pull Leinster down
Without the province’s exceptional production line and the qualifying of overseas-born players, Irish rugby would be in a much weaker state
Connacht know win in Cardiff could ease potential return to Welsh capital for decider
A top-two seeding would leave Pete Wilkins’s side with a potential home run all the way to the Challenge Cup final
Connacht make four changes as they look to seal home European run with win in Cardiff
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy hands son Jack a first Champions Cup start at outhalf against Exeter
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster need to hone their attack to win titles
Leo Cullen’s men eked out a dogfight win over rivals La Rochelle but struggled to build a consistent attacking shape
Connacht travel to Cardiff with Challenge Cup ambitions
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins is adamant the Challenge Cup remains a priority this season despite having fallen down the pecking order in the URC
Tickets sell out for Connacht’s URC clash against Munster in Castlebar
The fixture on March 29th will be played at MacHale Park
Chris Busby resigning shows Mack Hansen issue has been botched from first to last
Affair raises serious questions for URC and IRFU, and is unlikely to do much for recruitment and retention of referees
Pete Wilkins calls on Connacht to continue European momentum against Cardiff
After booking a Last 16 spot with a dismantling of Lyon they will now look to secure a home tie with a win in Wales
Champions Cup Round Three: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more
Leinster, Ulster and Munster are in action at the weekend in the next round of the pool stage
Some threw toilet rolls - others, sausages. How it might look if you were a fly on the wall at Mack Hansen’s Media Training
The Connacht and Ireland winger has to sit through a session along with all his team-mates to learn the fine art of boring reporters to tears
Connacht happy to turn attention to Lyon challenge
Pete Wilkins says his side will ‘go for it’ against ‘unbelievably threatening’ French visitors
Gerry Thornley: The IRFU’s desire to ‘respect our game’ seems somewhat selective
Funny how unlike Connacht and Mack Hansen, no such fine was imposed on Leinster after Sexton’s three-week ban
Sanctions for Mack Hansen show rugby authorities are taking abuse of officials seriously
Match officials are looking for greater protection and that’s why the URC ruling was rightly unequivocal in its findings against the Connacht player
Mack Hansen handed three-match ban but will not miss start of Six Nations
Connacht winger must apologise to referee and go on ‘course related to match officiating’
La Rochelle’s Tolu Latu to miss Champions Cup clash against Leinster after receiving three-match suspension
A decision on Mack Hansen’s disciplinary hearing will not be made until Thursday
Connacht’s Pete Wilkins speaks of ‘frustrating’ events as Mark Sexton departure announced
Head coach says province ‘confident’ ahead of Lyon game while search for Sexton replacement starts
Gerry Thornley: Connacht’s gripes with officials founded in something that feels real
Province have preferred non-Irish referees for interpros, though their grievances with officiating are not limited to Irish referees
Mack Hansen to face disciplinary panel on Wednesday over refereeing comments
Panel to consider if Connacht winger’s comments breached misconduct rules
Paying public deserved to see Jack Crowley-Sam Prendergast battle in Christmas interpros
Irish player management system was designed 20 years, when I was playing, and hasn’t evolved much since then
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