The Irish Times

Leinster ring the changes for trip to Connacht

Home side hoping to build upon last-gasp victory over Connacht

Fri May 07 2021 - 14:45

Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date

Tadhg Beirne returns from injury to partner Fineen Wycherley in the secondrow

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Connacht bolstered by return of Tiernan O’Halloran for Munster encounter

Munster coach van Graan makes 10 changes to side that lost out to Saracens

Sat Dec 21 2019 - 06:00

Never-say-die spirit keeps Connacht’s quarter-final hopes alive

Dramatic late win against Gloucester puts Friend’s side in good spirits for upcoming three interpros

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:01

Friend: Connacht showed why they belong in Champions Cup in Toulouse

French champions pull away in the final quarter after brave display from visitors

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 06:00

Toulouse to test Connacht’s never-say-die attitude

Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 18:13

Injuries force Connacht to make changes as they face unbeaten Cheetahs

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 14:57

Jack Carty’s late try earns Connacht a quarter-final trip to Sale

Andy Friend’s side get out of jail late on away to Bordeaux-Begles

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 16:23

Connacht’s spirits high as they prepare to face down Cheetahs

Friend’s side firmly focused on completing a successful mission in South Africa

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 16:25

Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first start

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 16:52

Bundee Aki ‘raring to go’ for Connacht, says Andy Friend

In-form youngster Paul Boyle has been selected for Edinburgh challenge on Friday

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 19:50

Keane acknowledges Connacht flaws after flattering victory

Control of territory and possession against Worcester Warriors not reflected in score

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Connacht’s South African outhalf Marnitz Boshoff gets first start

Matt Healy is back after injury as Benetton Treviso travel to the Sportsground

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:10