Abstract: A pipe coupling using a flexible hose fitted over opposing, separated ends of two pipe sections to be joined. A pair of strap clamps are mounted on opposite ends of the hose to clamp the hose onto the pipe ends. A plurality of rigid, cylindrical sleeves mounted in side-by-side relation over the hose to span substantially the entire distance between the pair of clamping means. The sleeves provide a confinement channel for the section of the flexible hose spanning the ends of the pipe sections.