All you need to know: Brive v Connacht

12 December 2022

All you need to know: Brive v Connacht

Its Round 2 of the Challenge Cup and Connacht are away in France to take on Brive.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.

When’s the game?

Kick-off at is at 8.00pm (Irish time) on Friday 16th December.

What’s the state of play so far?

Connacht head into Friday’s encounter on the back of a 22-8 win at home against Newcastle Falcons.

Brive were beaten 41-0 away to Cardiff in their Round 1 match.

How’s our recent record against them?

Our last meeting against Brive in Europe was the 2017/18 season.

  • Con 55-10 Bri
  • Bri 31-38 Con

How will the two teams line up?

The Connacht management team will announce their squad on Thursday when it will be named on connachtrugby.ie and the Connacht Rugby social channels.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are available through Brive

What channel is it on?

Viaplay (formerly Premier Sports) will have live TV coverage while Galway Bay FM have live radio commentary.