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Connacht's Champions Cup qualification comes down to the last game of the season, and a win for Andy Friend's side against Glasgow in this last URC round will ensure that target is achieved.

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

On the back of a hugely successful European campaign, Connacht can return to the United Rugby Championship in confident mood when they take on Glasgow Warriors in the Sportsground on Saturday (2.55pm).

The European Super Soccer League was announced on Sunday April 19. It would be the Bees Knees, the Cat’s Pyjamas, the last word, and whatever you’re having yourself. But it was dead and buried by Wednesday April 21 thanks to the vocal fury of the English fans and even Boris helped save the day! And then the American owners started issuing apologies, pathetic. Relegation, yea, there’s an idea.

Connacht, in producing a 26-19 bonus-point home victory, showcased the best of attack and defence in each half for a positive end to their season.

Connacht have been rocked by a second key management departure this week, with forwards coach Jimmy Duffy also announcing his decision to move on.

Nigel Carolan, always steeped in green, takes flight after some 26 years with Connacht to become a better coach.

Oisin Heffernan

Another unexpected postponement last weekend, and Connacht will be hoping this weekend's refixed PRO14 fixture with Benetton goes ahead as scheduled at the Galway Sportsground tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

Connacht head to Wales on Saturday intent on backing up last weekend's solid performance with a win over an always-tricky Cardiff Blues.