The Irish Times

The Offload: James Ryan chuffed for Leavy and his new puppy

Word of mouth, by the numbers and Landowne’s new one point-winning habit

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 10:00

On-demand grocery delivery service Buymie takes fundraising to over €1m

Company backers include Unilever and former dragon Eamonn Quinn

Wed May 01 2019 - 05:50

Connacht to bring in their heavy hitters for ‘season shaper’

Win over Ospreys could see province potentially move into top two of their Pro14 table

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 06:00

Sale step up the pressure to leave Connacht with a familiar feeling

Ashton’s three tries help consign the visitors to another defeat in England

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Munster add Neil Cronin to Champions Cup roster

Scrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the province

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 14:47

Leinster take all Connacht can throw at them before landing clinical blows

Tries from Garry Ringrose and Seán Cronin and Connacht red card helps champions pull clear

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 20:03

Rugby Stats: Leinster stars far more lightly raced than their western rivals

Connacht have used 33 players during the same period, and lean more heavily on a core group

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 07:00

Robin Copeland to make his Connacht debut against Scarlets

Bundee Aki is also included in the starting XV having come off the bench in Murrayfield

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 12:33

Connacht make four changes for visit of Zebre

Andy Friend: ‘They are a big physical side who are well able to throw the ball around’

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 12:21

Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:45

Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 17:32

Jack Carty and Connacht primed for ‘month of champions’

Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the season

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 06:00

Connacht the only Irish winners as Munster and Ulster beaten

Munster held scoreless by Exeter at Musgrave Park but Connacht beat Bristol

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 21:42

Connacht turn attentions to Pat Lam’s Bristol after Wasps win

Andy Friend’s side continue strong pre-season with a vibrant and comfortable victory

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 13:54

Connacht mark a special day in style with win over Leinster

John Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivals

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 01:00

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

Connacht name team for crucial Ospreys clash

Peter Wilkins: ‘We see season as very much alive, but we need to make sure we perform’

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 13:27

Duncan Weir comes in to steer Edinburgh past Connacht

Kieran Keane’s side now face playoff route if they are to qualify for Champions Cup

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 22:10

Bundee Aki won’t feature for Connacht this week

Ireland centre failed a HIA during Grand Slam win over England

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 18:03

Connacht book place in quarter-final but rue failure to ‘nail’ victory

Kieran Keane’s side fall short of win after second-half comeback against Worcester

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 06:30

Connacht book their place in Challenge Cup quarters

Draw at Sixways sees Connacht top their Challenge Cup pool

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 17:54

A potentially defining weekend for Irish sides in Europe

Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Connacht bring the big guns back for trip to Worcester

A win for Connacht at the Sixways Stadium would secure top spot in pool five

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 13:25

Leinster’s production line is rugby equivalent of Ajax in the 80s

Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 07:00

Discipline will be key if Connacht are to dominate Brive

Kieran Keane’s side are in pole position in pool five, but can’t afford to be complacent

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 06:00

Connacht’s new signing Pita Ahki could play against Cardiff

Former New Zealand Sevens player has arrived in Galway and is fit and ready to play

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 05:15

Connacht make it four straights wins as Cheetahs are tamed

Home defence blunts the attacking prowess of South African visitors at the Sportsground

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 14:42

Connacht’s defence set for stern test against Cheetahs

Pro 14 preview: Saturday, Galway Sportsground, 7.35pm, Live on TG4

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 14:36

Dogged Connacht make most of chance and take down Munster

Tom Farrell crosses for the winning try in Galway after Munster are reduced to 14 men

Fri Oct 27 2017 - 22:55

Kieran Keane 'heartbroken' after Connacht switch off

Coach Kieran Keane and his players left frustrated as Blues snatch a late victory

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 07:16

Connacht caught out as Cardiff win at the death

Late converted try costs Connacht a win at the Sportsground

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 18:04

Wasps come from 14 points down to beat Connacht

Kieran Keane’s team fade away after promising first half at Ricoh Arena

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 22:18

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