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Connacht crashed out of this season's European Challenge Cup despite high hopes of success when Italian outfit Benetton delivered a comprehensive 41-19 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

Connacht Rugby's new-season squad continues to be boosted with the addition of two players - an Ireland Sevens, and a former Leicester Tigers backrow.

Connacht are still holding on to their top eight position in the URC after a hard-earned 20-22 win over Dragons in Wales.

Connacht head to England for their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture on Saturday (5.30pm) looking to maintain this season’s 100 per cent record. A bonus-point win against Newcastle Falcons is the target, and this would ensure Connacht qualify with the best possible seeding as they face into next round in which Heineken Cup teams will be included.

Connacht continue their European campaign intent on keeping their winning form intact when they host French outfit Brive at the Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm).

Connacht Rugby are on the recruitment path again, having officially confirmed Andy Friend's departure this week.

Connacht continue to claw their way up the URC table having completed the first series of URC fixtures with a merited 22-19 win over Ospreys.

Connacht make their first home appearance of the season, and they do not come much bigger than Irish rivals Munster.

Connacht delivered a winning performance against English premiership side Sale last weekend, providing a positive portent of the season to come.

In a game of little consequence for both sides, Connacht signed off a disappointing URC season with an expected victory over Italian visitors Zebre.