He has had his say. Bundee Aki has received a six-game ban – with the final two suspended – for his actions following Connacht’s loss to Leinster on Saturday. According to the URC disciplinary panel, the 35-year-old ‘engaged with the match official team after the game on several occasions in a manner which breached the […]

1 month ago

Not his best moment. Connacht centre Bundee Aki did not travel to Ireland’s Portugal training camp ahead of the Six Nations, after being cited following his side’s loss to Leinster on Saturday. A ‘Misconduct Complaint’ against the 35-year-old was after comments made to match officials at the match. In a statement, the IRFU said: “The […]

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A frustrating situation. Since Connacht’s rise from the ashes during the late 2000s, one of the many pleasing aspects – alongside silverware, support and a new stadium – has been the rise in homegrown talent. Players such as Denis Buckley, the Murray brothers, Jack Carty, Robbie Henshaw and Tiernan O’Halloran have all starred for the […]

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This is a good move for both parties. It has been reported that Leinster and Ireland star Ciarán Frawley will be moving to Connacht next season. Bernard Jackman revealed the news on the42’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast, and it is understood that Frawley will be looked at mainly as an out-half with his new side. […]

2 months ago

We have some talent! With all the talent coming through in Irish rugby at the minute, we thought we’d celebrate it by putting together a XV of the players with the most potential. Loosehead prop – Paddy McCarthy From being one of the few unused players on this year’s summer tour to starring in the […]

2 months ago

An absolute belter of a team. In honour of Rieko Ioane’s arrival at Leinster, we have put together a XV of the best overseas signings for Ireland’s provinces. Loosehead prop – Ollie le Roux (South Africa & Leinster) A fan-favourite, who came over from the Cheetahs in 2007 and spent two seasons at Leinster. Won […]

3 months ago