The Irish Times

Rhys Marshall brings value to Munster on and off the pitch

‘It doesn’t get much bigger than a home game against Toulon’ says New Zealand-born hooker

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Ruan Pienaar’s enforced departure hits so many wrong notes

In essence, gifted South African has been treated as a mere commodity by the IRFU

Tue May 09 2017 - 07:00

Declan Fitzpatrick retires due to series of concussions

Ulster prop leaves game on medical advice having won seven caps for Ireland

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39

On-loan Roux available for Connacht to face Leinster

Leinster ensure John Cooney not available to Connacht coach Pat Lam

Tue Sept 16 2014 - 11:30

Leinster pair Roux and Cooney go on loan to Connacht

Secondrow and scrumhalf head west to boost Pat Lam’s resources

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 12:42

Connacht secondrow Craig Clarke announces his retirement

Thirty-year-old New Zealander sustained 10 concussions in a 22-month period

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00

Schmidt crucial in Bell recruitment

Connacht coach Pat Lam completes backroom team with backs coach Andre Bell

Fri May 30 2014 - 08:58

Muliaina signing a bold statement of intent

It is a marquee signing at a time when when the privately-backed big French and English clubs are moving into a different financial sphere

Tue May 06 2014 - 12:01

Michael Swift signs new one-year contract to remain at Connacht

Pro 12’s most capped player to continue for a 15th season

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00

Connacht to name chief executive soon

Sat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00

Connacht captain Craig Clarke’s career hanging in the balance as he faces a crucial scan

Team-mate Kyle Tonetti forced to retire due to injury

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00

Craig Clarke ruled out indefinitely with concussion

Connacht captain suffered his 10th concussion in 22 months against Saracens

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 11:46

Rory Best to make 150th Ulster appearance against Leicester

Prop Callum Black to make his competition debut in Pool 5 decider at Welford Road

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 16:20

Connacht captain Craig Clarke on ‘cloud nine’ this week

Heineken Cup quarter-final spot up for grabs

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00

Connacht sure to keep the good vibes going against Zebre

Pat Lam’s side have an impressive record against the Italians

Sat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00

Van den Heever to make home debut for Munster against Scarlets

Hooker Duncan Casey earns first competitive start for province

Fri Dec 20 2013 - 15:44

Connacht must regroup and prepare for less glamorous fixtures

Captain Craig Clarke thrilled by level of support for visit of Toulouse

Mon Dec 16 2013 - 01:00

The real Toulouse turn up at The Sportsground and make amends

Debilitating virus ensures Connacht are no match for French opponents

Mon Dec 16 2013 - 01:00

Connacht need to be at full throttle as Toulouse look for revenge

Timing could hardly be worse as flu hits squad

Sat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00

Pat Lam bolsters Connacht pack ahead of Toulouse visit

Connacht determined not to let standards slip after win in France last weekend

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 12:19

Conquering Connacht produce one of the great Heineken Cup upsets

Lam’s minnows become Pool 3 sharks and four-time champions are all at sea

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00

Connacht stun Toulouse to claim famous win

Pat Lam’s side send shockwaves around European rugby with 16-14 win

Sun Dec 08 2013 - 17:07

Leinster get the benefit of the doubt to emerge with hard-fought victory

Slew of contentious refereeing decisions leave Connacht empty-handed

Mon Oct 28 2013 - 01:00

Leinster take advantage late on as cards cost Connacht

Penalty try winner comes after Pat Lam’s side reduced to 13 men

Sat Oct 26 2013 - 21:42

Parks guides Connacht to impressive away win over Zebre

Former Scottish international kicks 23 points in an assured display by the visitors in Parma

Mon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00

Connacht hope to hobble to victory over Zebre in Italy

Injuries mount for Pat Lam’s side but they should still have enough for the home side

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00

Wounded Connacht ready to front up against Saracens

Rodney Ah You to start in frontrow, prop JP Cooney in line to make debut in Heineken Cup

Thu Oct 10 2013 - 14:55

Trimble replaces injured Bowe for trip to play Ospreys

Ireland international has recovered from finger surgery

Thu Oct 03 2013 - 15:17

Dominant Ulster open account with controlled performance

Second-half Jackson display seals victory

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 01:00

Clarke and Heenan to make first league starts for Connacht

Tom Court returns to Ulster side for interprovincial clash

Fri Sept 20 2013 - 12:33

Connacht await fitness test on Craig Clarke ahead of Saturday’s clash against Ulster

Former Chiefs captain trained yesterday for the first time since pre-season friendly against Newcastle

Tue Sept 17 2013 - 01:00

Pat Lam believes Connacht team-work will build platform for Pro 12 win over Zebre

Italian side chasing a first victory in the tournament

Sat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00

Henshaw returns to Connacht side for Zebre clash

Ireland fullback one of a number of changes for Sportsground clash

Fri Sept 06 2013 - 13:23

Clarke to make his Connacht debut

Super 15 winning secondrow named in the team to take on the Newcastle Falcons

Fri Aug 23 2013 - 15:33