The Irish Times

Leinster hoping decision to award Montpellier victory can be revisited

Cullen says most teams would prefer if games were played rather than decided on a rules basis

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Connacht sweating over Jack Carty’s fitness ahead of Munster clash

Andy Friend: ‘the form he is in at the moment, you’d love to have him involved’

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 15:36

Connacht beaten by physically superior Dragons at the Sportsground

‘They were more workmanlike and clinical and had a greater sense of game control’

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 21:35

Ben O’Donnell returns to Connacht XV to host the Dragons

Matthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s team

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 13:10

Connacht finish season on a high as they end Ospreys’ Rainbow Cup ambitions

Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 20:34

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Will Addison poised to return as Ulster welcome Connacht

Versatile talent has been out of action for 15 months due to back and calf injuries

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 01:00

Connacht mix things up for visit of Edinburgh

Cian Prendergast and centre Sean O’Brien are both handed their first starts

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:43

Connacht’s basement buys are proving to be bargains

Andy Friend says province must shop at Aldi but their recruitment is looking to be astute

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00

Munster big guns return as Connacht bid for another famous win

Andy Friend makes four changes as Stander, Murray and O’Mahony return for visitors

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 12:44

Ben O’Donnell set to make Connacht debut against Leinster

Former Australian Sevens star has spent three months rehabbing an ACL tear

Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00

Hectic schedule for rugby’s return means last men standing prosper

With no warm-up games and no crowds, it could take a while before teams get up to speed

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00

Friend impressed with Arnold’s hunger as Connacht prepare for restart

‘He is still hungry and wants to put on the Ireland jersey’

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 06:00

Connacht announce signings of Ben O’Donnell and Abraham Papali’i

Australian Sevens star and Kiwi number eight will join province ahead of 2020-21

Wed Jul 08 2020 - 18:58