Abstract: There is described an annular clamp comprising a split ring having two ends. There is a respective lug integrally formed on each of the ends of the split ring, with each lug extending outwardly from the split ring in a substantially radial direction. A respective lug aperture is formed through each of the lugs such that when the lugs are brought into a confronting relationship the lug apertures together define a path for receiving a linear bolt. The annual clamp further comprises a nut for receiving a linear bolt. The nut has a threaded aperture, and is moveably retained in one of the lug apertures such that a longitudinal axis of the threaded aperture is moveable within a plane defined by the split ring. There is also described a method of connecting two pipes using the annular clamp.