By Sea_point May 2 2008 A big Galway Sportsground crowd will be hopeful that Connacht can build on their excellent result in Newport, which effectively re-ignited their hopes for Heineken Cup Rugby next season. With Ulster beating a Munster side showing 15 changes from the Heineken Cup semi-final win in Coventry on Sunday, Connacht need to win both their remaining home fixtures. More..
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ICRSC POS 07-08
At the tail end of yet another tough season for Connacht Rugby supporters, here is an opportunity to reflect on the season just gone and nominate your player of the season for 2007-08.
Where to now..?
As the season rapidly comes to a close, the questions continues to remain "where lies the future of professional rugby in Connacht?"
Dragons 11 Connacht 13
Wet cold and windy Newport sees Connacht steal a win against the Dragons. After surviving huge amounts of Dragons pressure and possesion, a Johhny O'Connor late try seals an unlikely away win..
IRFU roger Connacht again
Once again the IRFU has seen fit to look after the interests of the other provinces to deny Connacht any hope of qualification for the Heineken Cup.
Yapp to Retire
Just weeks after learning of the impending retirement of Connacht's Australian born legend Matt Mostyn, Connacht Rugby announced the retirement at season end of another long time servant Darren Yapp.
Matt to Retire
Matt Mostyn announced his intention to retire at the end of this season, which will bring to an end his 100+ cap Connacht career in his second and final tenure with the province.