Connacht’s Bundee Aki pens contract extension in advance of URC clash against old foe Leinster
New Zealand-born centre, lauded by coach for his ‘calm’, is available for the game against unbeaten provincial rivals
Connacht Rugby
Leinster without Liam Turner for Connacht game, Jordan Larmour and Tom Clarkson in doubt
Larmour and Clarkson to undergo further assessment this week
Bundee Aki and James Ryan sign new IRFU contract extensions
Aki signs one-year deal to extend stay at Connacht while Ryan agrees three-year deal to stay at Leinster
Mixed fortunes for Irish provinces leaves plenty of room for improvement
Leo Cullen admits Leinster just muddling their way through after win over Clermont while chastened Munster and Ulster now facing important URC derby clash in Belfast
Connacht close in on Challenge Cup knock-out stages after brilliant win in Perpignan
Pete Wilkins’s side pulled away in the final quarter after the French side had got back to within a point
Connacht know away win against Perpignan would put them in strong position to qualify
European Challenge Cup: Perpignan, having drawn 20-20 with Cheetahs in Amsterdam, are still very much in the hunt
Irish rugby is a good place to be, thanks to people such as Dave Fagan
Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman represent the continuation of an old Irish rugby recipe: home-grown talent spiced up by a sprinkling of top international quality
Connacht’s Denis Buckley and Joe Joyce return to fitness ahead of trip to Perpignan
Pete Wilkins’ side took a win over Zebre in their Challenge Cup opener on Saturday
Jordie Barrett shines as Leinster beat Bristol to get search for elusive fifth star under way
Champions Cup: Munster secure bonus-point win over Stade Francais, Connacht beat Zebre, while champions Toulouse pummel Ulster
Connacht win emphatically against Zebre in Challenge Cup
Westerners produced a dominant display, delivering seven tries against Italian opponents
Connacht set to blood new players in Challenge Cup home tie against Zebre
Province rotates quartet of first-teamers after Ireland's Autumn Nations Series
Sam Prendergast starts at outhalf for Leinster as Jordie Barrett named on the bench
Champions and Challenge Cup team news: Leo Cullen confirms Hugo Keenan’s wrist injury will keep him out for ‘around four weeks’
Pat Lam on having the craic with Anthony Foley and bringing Bundee Aki to Ireland
The former Connacht and now Bristol coach talks to The Counter Ruck podcast ahead of the Champions Cup clash with Leinster
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins wants ‘to see a response from the players’ against Zebre
Head coach wants side to make positive Challenge Cup statement after loss to Bulls last time out
Formidable Bulls prove too strong for 14-man Connacht
Loss of Sean Jansen to a red card after 21 minutes proved a significant handicap for the home side
Clare Daly finds a Dublin Central political address once linked to her ally Mick Wallace
Plus: no sign of the next laureate for fiction; the less-than-diverse membership of Aosdána; and Niall Blaney’s poor attendance record
Connacht seek statement victory over Bulls
Western province’s home record against South African teams is 10 wins from 12 matches
Physicality is a ‘non-negotiable’ for Connacht as the Bulls come to visit
Both sides are missing internationals for URC encounter but Pete Wilkins is relishing the challenge
A fleeting moment: How to take the perfect sports photograph
Award-winning photographer James Crombie explains how he got three of his favourite shots
The bird-shaped obsession that drives James Crombie, one of Ireland’s best sports photographers
It started as a pandemic distraction but ended up producing probably the most famous photo the Westmeath man will ever take - the murmuration that went around the world
Connacht captain Cian Prendergast signs new three-year deal
24-year-old backrow will remain at the province until at least 2028
Gerry Thornley’s early season URC review: Leinster pleased, Munster with work to do
Connacht will be satisfied by their start as they seek a top-eight finish
Weekend of contrasting fortunes as Leinster continue to lead from the front
Munster slump to 12th in the table following a third successive URC defeat for the first time in nine years
Connacht Rugby on the rise: ‘We push uphill, but we love pushing up the hill’
Chief executive Willie Ruane is proud of the progress Connacht have made both on and off the pitch in recent years and optimistic about the province’s future
Connacht eye home victory against Dragons in key URC fixture for province
Head coach Pete Wilkins believes result will determine if Connacht on the right track from opening series of games
Connacht Rugby plan to have fully professional women’s team within five years
Connacht’s ambition for women’s team comes as part of new 10-year plan for the province
Connacht looking for ‘crucial’ win over Dragons to carry them through November break
Dragons travel to Galway for the sixth round of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday
Fit and firing, RG Snyman is already making a huge difference to Leinster’s game
The South African lock matched Connacht’s eight offloads by himself in Saturday night’s bonus-point win in Galway
Connacht disappointment at Leinster loss tempered by ‘big game’ against Dragons
‘After a disappointing result like tonight ... I made sure to remind them that the Dragons are coming ... it’s a massive game’
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