Tonga second row Leva Fifita and Ireland winger Adam Byrne have been included on the list of eight players leaving Connacht at the end of the current season.
Jack Carty ended Eric Elwood’s long run as Connacht’s record points scorer as they overcame the Emirates Lions 43-24 at the Sportsground.
Three first-half tries laid the foundations for Connacht’s much-needed 24-12 BKT United Rugby Championship win over the Sharks at the Sportsground.
Connacht have confirmed the names of all twelve players leaving them at end of the current season, adding that a squad of 44 has so far been assembled for next season.
Bundee Aki’s first try of the season saw Connacht win an ill-tempered United Rugby Championship contest as they edged out Munster 10-8 at the Sportsground.
Connacht survived a major scare as Bundee Aki crossed in the final minute to snatch a 19-17 Guinness PRO14 win at Benetton.
Connacht kept alive their slim hopes of making the PRO14 final with a 30-20 away win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade.
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth says his side will have to adapt to the Sportsground's notoriously inclement weather conditions if they are to compete with Connacht.
Munster’s power-packed maul provided the platform for the night’s first try, collecting a penalty advantage before centre Farrell crossed from a Conor Murray pass. Hanrahan converted for 10-0.
The movement of players from Leinster to the other provinces has at times been a source of frustration for the club.