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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 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 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, some eight places behind the Sharks need to produce a big performance in Saturday's URC clash at the Sportsground ((5.15pm).

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

A new season starts for Connacht on Saturday with a redeveloped pitch and new player additions, but the ambition remains the same, to qualify for the knock-out stages of all competitions.

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

Connacht Rugby's season comes to an end on Saturday (5pm) when they host Zebre Palma in a match with only pride at stake.

Connacht head to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday with fond memories. Just six months ago they produced a 36-11 victory over Ulster, and now they can relish the prospect of taking another Irish scalp when they face Leinster on Friday evening.