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The 42
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Aki set for 150th cap as Connacht take on Edinburgh
CONNACHT HAVE NAMED the team that will take on Edinburgh in tomorrow's URC clash at Dexcom Stadium [Kick-off, 7.35pm]. Bundee Aki, who was selected for the Lions squad this week, is set to make his 150th appearance for the club in his usual midfield spot. He will partner up with Hugh Gavin. JJ Hanrahan starts at 10 in what will be his final home game for the club as Jack Carty misses out due to a minor ankle issue. Advertisement Santiago Cordero, Shayne Bolton and Finn Treacy make up the back three with Ben Murphy starting at scrum-half. Experienced front rowers Denis Buckley, Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham all return after missing the last game against the Lions, while Josh Murphy and Darragh Murray slot into the second row. Cian Prendergast captains the side on the flank, with Conor Oliver on the opposite side and Sean Jansen at number 8. 🟢 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🦅 For the last time in Dexcom Stadium this season 👊 🧢 Cap 150 for Bundee 💪 Front row returns for Denis, Heff and Finlay 🔗 | @Genesys — Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) May 9, 2025 Connacht XV v Edinburgh 15. Santiago Cordero (20) 14. Shayne Bolton (24) 13. Hugh Gavin (9) 12. Bundee Aki (149) 11. Finn Treacy (6) 10. JJ Hanrahan (27) 9. Ben Murphy (14) 1. Denis Buckley (263) 2. Dave Heffernan (217) 3. Finlay Bealham (217) 4. Josh Murphy (37) 5. Darragh Murray (37) 6. Cian Prendergast (85) Captain 7. Conor Oliver (95) 8. Sean Jansen (24) Replacements 16. Dylan Tierney-Martin (56) 17. Peter Dooley (52) 18. Jack Aungier (86) 19. Oisín Dowling (76) 20. Paul Boyle (114) 21. Caolin Blade (208) 22. Cathal Forde (50) 23. David Hawkshaw (42)
RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Connacht sign Sam Gilbert from Highlanders
Connacht have signed of New Zealander Sam Gilbert from the Highlanders ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 26-year old arrives with a wealth of experience at the highest level of southern hemisphere rugby. He has made 56 Super Rugby appearances for the Dunedin-based outfit, scoring over 320 points including 13 tries. Gilbert has primarily played as a full-back with kicking responsibilities this season, but can play at inside centre, the wing or out-half. He began his provincial career with Canterbury where he played mainly as an out-half. He made his Super Rugby debut with the Highlanders in 2020, starting on the wing in the first round of Super Rugby Aotearora. Since then he has been an ever-present feature in the Highlanders matchday squad, making 45 starts. In 2024 he made two appearances for the All Blacks XV representative side, coming off the bench against Japan in both games. From 2020-2024 he also featured regularly for Otago in the National Provincial Championship, with 6 tries across 27 starts. Sam's @SuperRugby stats this season 🏉🇳🇿 #OneConnacht — Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) May 9, 2025 Gilbert said: "I'm delighted to be joining Connacht Rugby and take on a new challenge. "I've loved my time with the Highlanders and will always be grateful for what the club has done for me. "After speaking with Connacht I believe this is the perfect club for me moving forward in my career. "They play a brand of rugby that is entertaining and exactly how I want to play the game, and I know there's the new HPC and stadium which looks incredibly exciting too. "I can't wait to make the move, get settled in the province and meet my new team-mates and wider staff and supporters in the months ahead." Connacht sit 14th in the URC table with two games remaining. They host Edinburgh at the Dexcom Stadium tomorrow at 7.35pm.
