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Cian Prendergast: Connacht captain keeping his cool for big derby with Munster

The Irish Times 28 Mar 2025
Now in his fifth season with Connacht, Cian Prendergast appreciates the enormity of the occasion when he leads out his team in front of an all-time record home attendance for the province against Munster in Mayo on Saturday.
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Cian Prendergast and Connacht determined to put on a show in Castlebar

RTE 28 Mar 2025
The Connacht captain wasn’t able to add to his four Test caps during the championship, with his one opportunity to do so ended by illness ... Connacht have beaten Munster at home three years in a row.
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'Must-win' URC derby adds to Connacht-Munster clash, says Caolin Blade

RTE 27 Mar 2025
A novel Connacht-Munster derby at MacHale Park probably didn't need much more spice added to the mix but with both teams treating it as "must-win", it’s set to be another full-blooded affair.
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Kevin McStay rallies Connacht troops ahead of Munster’s visit to Mayo GAA headquarters

Irish Independent 26 Mar 2025
Mayo football manager Kevin McStay took time ...
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Connacht must not be burdened by their historic MacHale Park clash

Irish Independent 26 Mar 2025
... Connacht have had in years.
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‘Atmosphere will be special’: Connacht relish ‘home’ clash against Munster in front of 26,000 at MacHale Park

The Irish Times 26 Mar 2025
On one hand Connacht have sacrificed home advantage per se, or at any rate the familiarity they have with the Sportsground, by dint of moving next Saturday’s URC derby against Munster to MacHale Park (kick-off 2.30pm).
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Connacht must not be burdened by their historic MacHale Park clash with Munster

Irish Independent 26 Mar 2025
... Connacht have had in years.
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Sligo Grammar and Marist College set for replay after Connacht Schools Junior Cup final stalemate

Irish Independent 26 Mar 2025
... afternoon’s Connacht Junior Cup final at Ballina.
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Munster approach Connacht clash with mix of excitement and caution

The Irish Times 26 Mar 2025
Mossy Lawler was involved in two 0-3 games against Connacht during his playing career with Munster. He doesn’t expect the team’s United Rugby Championship (URC) meeting in MacHale Park on Saturday (2.30pm) to be another one ... Great memories ... READ MORE ... .
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Ireland internationals set for Connacht return but coach Pete Wilkins remains ill and will miss historic Munst

Irish Independent 25 Mar 2025
Connacht have confirmed that ...
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Boost for Munster ahead of McHale Connacht clash as Irish internationals return to panel

Irish Independent 25 Mar 2025
Munster have been handed a major boost ahead of Saturday .
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Boost for Munster ahead of MacHale Connacht clash as Irish internationals return to panel

Irish Independent 25 Mar 2025
Munster have been handed a major boost ahead of Saturday .
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Pete Wilkins to miss Connacht game against Munster at MacHale Park

The Irish Times 25 Mar 2025
Connacht’s scrum and contact coach Colm Tucker will again lead the province in the absence of head coach Pete Wilkins, who remains on sick leave, for this Saturday’s United Rugby ...
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More than novelty at play as Connacht ready themselves for landmark game at MacHale Park

The Irish Times 25 Mar 2025
Back in November 2011, Connacht made their home debut in what was then known as the Heineken Cup ... For the previous 16 seasons – as the competition’s popularity soared in the other three provinces – Connacht had been on the outside looking in.
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Head coach Pete Wilkins remains absent for Connacht's Castlebar trip

RTE 25 Mar 2025
Connacht will once again be operating without head coach Pete Wilkins for this week's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Munster in Castlebar.

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