Connacht’s Pro12 winning season in 2016 was the last time they were on this sort of run — they did seven and eight wins in a row in that unforgettable campaign — and the emergence of Naughton this season has played a significant role in that. “Obviously being on the bench, you kind of expect to come on later on the game but you're always ready to come on early,” said Naughton, “The first half wasn't pretty all the time. Read More Aussie prop De Lutiis ends Ireland speculation after 'stressful' fortnight“I think it's probably our mindset. Certainly I feel like it's not a game of being perfect but it's a game of how fast can you get back to what's important now. I feel like that's an area that we've grown much better in.

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2026 19:14 UTC