The Irish Times

Mark Sexton continuing to soak up rugby knowledge from family and further afield

‘If you’re not taking stuff off the best coaches in the world then you are going to be in trouble’

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Rugby at risk of losing fans if two-hour games become the norm

Next season will be interesting for Connacht after major revamp of coaching ticket

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 07:00

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody and cricketer Eoin Morgan on queen’s honours list

Classical music group The Priests, and members of PSNI included in awards

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 22:47

Living with IBD and an ileostomy bag: ‘Tough times don’t last but tough people do’

‘My first thought was that I was dead but a nurse appeared and said I was alive – it was a relief’

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 06:01

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

John Muldoon’s Connacht farewell goes nicely off script

Captain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over Leinster

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 17:45

John Muldoon gets perfect send-off as Connacht demolish Leinster

Skipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable day

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 17:59

Finlay Bealham set to earn his 100th cap for Connacht

Ireland prop says it is a ‘massive honour’ to join the elite group who have reached the milestone

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 01:00

Johnny Sexton's return gives Leinster plenty to shout about

Outhalf fit for selection for RDS clash having completed return-to-play protocols

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 06:00

No happy ending for Pat Lam as Connacht fall short in play-off

Northampton will play Stade Français for a place in next season’s Champions Cup

Sat May 20 2017 - 18:25

Pat Lam hoping Connacht find their form against Northampton

After poor season and embarrassing defeat to Munster, it’s winner takes all on Saturday

Sat May 20 2017 - 02:35

Munster likely to add to Connacht’s woes

Both of these sides have their eyes on bigger fixtures to come in a fortnight's time

Fri May 05 2017 - 19:30

Leinster secure home semi-final after wild road trip win

Connacht live and die by the sword in an enthralling Sportsground contest

Sun Apr 16 2017 - 13:59

Connacht make 10 changes for Glasgow challenge

‘All our games with Glasgow are challenging, particularly in Scotstoun where we’ve never won’

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 12:13

Connacht grind out bonus-point win in atrocious conditions

Pat Lam: ‘I was really happy with the type of rugby we played in those conditions’

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 22:26

Pat Lam hails Kieran Keane as ‘perfect choice’ for Connacht

‘He’s coming here to continue to drive the plan and he will fit in nicely’

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 18:06

Connacht singing winter blues as squad is reduced to bare bones

Pro12’s form team Munster also weakened as they seek to retain lead at the top of table

Sat Dec 31 2016 - 07:03

Return legs in Champions Cup offer chance at redemption

Despite heavy defeat to Munster, Leicester have good track record in return games

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 07:45

Front Up Rise Up extract: Connacht on the brink of history

Pro12 final is four days away and Pat Lam and co are plotting Leinster’s downfall

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 08:01

Connacht run the hell out of everything, including Toulouse

Thrilling Sportsground encounter sees Pat Lam’s side take down superpowers

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 20:19

Quinn Roux in for Ultan Dillane as Connacht name team for Toulouse

Kieran Marmion and Sean O’Brien both return from injury and among replacements

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 13:04

Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster win

Pat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to season

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 22:31

Points more important than performance, says Lam

Ahead of Scarlets clash, Connacht coach says both teams ‘desperate’

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 01:21

Connacht make six changes in hope of preventing third straight loss

Head coach Pat Lam has made a number of changes to the team to face Zebre in Italy

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 13:47

Connacht braced for barrage from Glasgow Warriors

Pro12 champions no longer underdogs, but have been hit by early-season injury toll

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 02:00

Joe Schmidt defers decision on Ireland future

Head coach will tell IRFU in two weeks’ time whether he will extend his four-year tenure

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 05:00

Joe Schmidt hoping Roux can become the mighty Quinn

Ireland coach expects Connacht lock to add physical presence for tourists in South Africa

Tue May 31 2016 - 01:01

Matt Healy in line for Ireland call in place of injured Luke Fitzgerald

Connacht winger set to cap dream season with spot on South Africa tour

Mon May 30 2016 - 17:28

Gerry Thornley: Poetry in motion as Lam’s men save best lines for last

Connacht prove themselves best team among Celtic nations and not just the best to watch

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:01

Veteran Andrew Browne stresses need for Connacht to build on Pro 12 triumph

‘We talked about keeping our heads, do the same thing we’ve done all season’

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:00

Connacht’s Andrew Browne welcomes the mix of home and away

Indigenous lock credits influence of outsiders for side’s success

Thu May 26 2016 - 07:30

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

Connacht will have to respond when backs are against the wall

Glasgow have firepower but raw emotion could propel Lam’s men to Pro12 final

Sat May 21 2016 - 10:21

Pat Lam makes wholesale changes for Treviso trip

Robbie Henshaw named on the bench as Tiernan O’Halloran returns from injury

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 12:52