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It was a “must-win” game, and Connacht delivered, ensuring Stuart Lancaster’s side remain in the hunt for the BKT URC quarter-finals.

Connacht are preparing for a game of “real significance” when they host Munster in Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night (7.45pm).

Long-serving Connacht player and fan favourite Denis Buckley has announced his departure from the club.

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Connacht made hard work of claiming a seventh victory in their bid to break into the BKT URC top eight, delivering a fifth successive win when overcoming Ospreys in Dexcom Stadium by 21-14.

Connacht still face an uphill battle to secure a top eight finish in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

St Patrick’s Day celebrations were put on hold for Stuart Lancaster and his Connacht players this year. The Connacht boss said with a game on Friday, there was no day off to join the festivities ahead of their URC fixture against Ulster in Belfast.

Connacht kick off a new era this weekend when the new Dexcom Stadium hosts Leinster, the URC’s most successful team, on Saturday (5.30pm).

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