Bonus-point win over Munster keeps Connacht in top-eight hunt
Strong opening half for Connacht leaves Munster with too much to do after the break
Connacht Rugby
Stakes are high as Connacht host Munster with Champions Cup spots in sight
Province have turned Dexcom Stadium into something of a fortress in recent weeks
‘We’re here to really compete at the top level’: Harry West living his dream with Connacht
Ballina man setting his sights on silverware as he lines out with his friends and heroes
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster pays tribute to departing players
Players will take part in a ceremony at the Dexcom Stadium following Munster game
Connacht make nine changes for interpro showdown with Munster
James Ryan to lead a much-changed Leinster side for home game against the Lions
Conor Murray: Leinster Rugby deserves more than social media cynicism
Leo Cullen’s frustration is visible, but the consistency of this Leinster era deserves more than social media cynicism
Ulster turn focus to league as they look to stay in the hunt for playoff place
Tight and tense occasion beckons in URC against table-topping Stormers
Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley miss out as Munster name team to play Connacht
Fineen Wycherley has recovered from a knee injury to start in the pack along with Michael Ala’alatoa and Edwin Edogbo
‘No one’s been talking about it’: Munster players ignore external noise to focus on Connacht game
Province trying to put aside off-the-pitch controversy over appointment of Roger Randle
Denis Buckley announces Connacht departure after 17 years
35-year-old loosehead prop is ‘still exploring potential opportunities’ for next season
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Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg Furlong
Munster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-ending
Connacht fail to make it two from two in South Africa as they come up short against Lions
The home side made a strong start and Connacht failed to make up the difference
Second South African win a tall order for Connacht against house-proud Lions
Stuart Lancaster’s charges earned a surprise win over second-place Stormers last time out
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match
Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster
Conor Murray: Win over Ulster can help Munster redefine their troubled season
URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players
Kerry let themselves down by not dealing with Michael Murphy after Dylan Casey punch
Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster have a point to prove after crumbling against Leinster
Richie Murphy’s men may point to respectable scoreline but second-half tries came when the game was over as a contest
Connacht missing some key players as they aim to make it a double win in South Africa
Cathal Forde will miss the game, while Sean Jansen and Dave Heffernan are nursing injuries
Gerry Thornley: Victory for the ages a ringing endorsement of Connacht project
Stuart Lancaster’s emphasis on youth was rewarded with an improbable Cape Town win that keeps their URC hopes alive
Leinster dismiss pretenders Ulster, Connacht find consistency and Ireland women crush Italy
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St Mary’s captain Conor Dean aims to cap ‘incredibly exciting’ week with AIL final victory
Former Connacht player expecting the stiffest of challenges in Aviva Stadium showdown against Clontarf
Connacht appoint the experienced Trevor Woodman as scrum coach
Former World Cup winner Woodman succeeds Cullie Tucker in role
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action
Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France
Connacht stun Stormers to crack URC top eight
Province overcome half-time deficit to run out nine-point winners
Connacht’s scrum must stand up to Stormers if they are to have any chance in South Africa
The Stormers will no doubt be keen to honour the memory of the late Chippie Solomon
URC preview, women’s Six Nations and Munster’s controversial new appointment
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Connacht without Bundee Aki for URC trip to South Africa
Province focused on picking up point as they target top-eight finish
Owen Doyle: Someone needs to have a word with some of these referees – and their critics
The great official Francis Palmade showed how it should be done, with help from Marcel Marceau
Leinster yet to find their mojo heading into a Champions Cup semi-final – when will it all click?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Costly yellows bring Connacht’s European journey to an end in Montpellier
Irish province’s Challenge Cup campaign goes out with a whimper in the south of France
In-form Connacht head to Montpellier filled with confidence for Challenge Cup last eight
Captain Cian Prendergast to earn 100th cap at Septeo Stadium
Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier
Cian Prendergast will captain the side as he makes 100th appearance for province
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