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Connacht Rugby are pleased to confirm another contract renewal for a homegrown talent, with Niall Murray signing a new two-year deal.

Connacht are hopeful outhalf Jack Carty will be fully fit to start against the visiting Emirates Lions on Saturday evening at the Sportsground (7.35pm) in what is becoming a fight for the top eight.

C onnacht have continued to build for the future with a three-year contract extension for Galway native Dylan Tierney-Martin.

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 take the next step on their European journey when they head to France for this week's Challenge Cup tie against Brive.

European rugby returns to the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm), bringing with it an added sense of occasion, helped by festive cheer.

Connacht resume their URC campaign after a lengthy November break when they travel to Thomond Park for another crunch interprovincial (Saturday 7.35pm).

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

Connacht Rugby has confirmed that Director of Rugby Andy Friend will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.