The Irish Times

Three memorable times Ireland won and missed out on silverware at home

Ireland last won silverware at home in 2004 rout of Scotland at old Lansdowne Road

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 10:00

Six Nations miscellany: Lancaster backs Lowe to bring X-factor to Ireland game

Scottish party poopers . . . Anniversary numbers don’t stack up . . . On this day

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 06:00

Crowning Glory: Three pivotal Ireland games at Twickenham

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to the lions’ den on Sunday with the Triple Crown up for grabs

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 11:00

Significant away victory the next target for rejuvenated Scotland

Townsend’s team aiming to end their dire away record by claiming Ireland’s scalp

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 01:00

Connacht chalk up another memorable night at Sportsground

Jack Carty answers his critics as referee’s blunder leaves Wasps feeling stung

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00

Dan Parks announces retirement

The Australian born Scotland international plans to stay involved in the sport

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 11:42

Lam turns other cheek on Penney criticism

Value to Irish rugby of the ex-All Blacks fullback going to Connacht questioned

Thu May 08 2014 - 01:00

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

Connacht let lead slip as Cardiff break long losing streak in Ireland

Pat Lam’s side suffer as two tries in three minutes cost them in Galway

Sat May 03 2014 - 19:38

Munster seal bonus-point win over Connacht in Galway

Conor Murray comes on as replacement outhalf as thoughts turn to Toulon

Sat Apr 19 2014 - 21:13

Connacht run out of road after brave fight back against Scarlets

Late Eoin McKeon seals second bonus point in Wales

Sun Mar 30 2014 - 16:41

Connacht’s forwards secure bonus-point win over Dragons

John Muldoon grabs two tries to help westerners move up to seventh in table

Sun Mar 23 2014 - 18:00

Munster boosted by return of Ireland trio for Ospreys game

Donnacha Ryan and Tommy O’Donnell both start in the pack, as fullback Felix Jones returns

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 12:56

Swift’s try helps Connacht move off bottom of the table

Crucial fillip for Pat Lam’s side in advance of the trip to Zebre next week

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00

Rare win lifts Connacht off the bottom

Pat Lam’s side move ahead of Zebre after 11-7 home win over Edinburgh

Sat Feb 15 2014 - 19:43

Connacht targeting ring-rusty Edinburgh

Pat Lam’s side hoping to avenge a 43-10 defeat at Murrayfield earlier this season

Sat Feb 15 2014 - 01:00

Connacht bow out with a whimper

Pat Lam’s side humiliated by Saracens who run in 11 unanswered tries in Heineken Cup rout

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 16:20

Connacht need to pull a Toulouse effort out of the fire against Saracens

Province’s head coach Pat Lam calls on his big players “to step up and lead the way”

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00

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 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

Alain Rolland had a poor night on Friday but referees are not being helped by authorities

I hate talking about referees, especially after Munster lose, but I stand by my criticism

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 11:00

Head coach Pat Lam hopes Connacht can raise their game against Pro12 champions Leinster

21-year-old Jack Carty is handed his first start for tonight’s eagerly-awaited clash

Sat Jan 04 2014 - 01:00

JJ Hanrahan steers steady Munster past Connacht

Little sign of festive spirit in bad-tempered clash as Connacht secure bonus point

Sat Dec 28 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

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

Lam’s lions the ones doing the slaughtering in Toulouse’s den

Connacht’s seismic Heineken cup Pool 3 victory over four-time winners one for the ages

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 08:46

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

Connacht come up just short against Scarlets

Late comeback comes to nothing as Connacht lost 24-21 at home to the Scarlets

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 20:33

Lam disappointed by Connacht’s missed opportunities

Lack of clinical execution costs his side dear as injury toll continues to mount

Sun Nov 03 2013 - 23:16

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

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

Trimble replaces injured Bowe for trip to play Ospreys

Ireland international has recovered from finger surgery

Thu Oct 03 2013 - 15:17

Biggar’s haul earns comfortable win for Ospreys

Connacht outgunned at the Sportsground as outhalf scores 18 points

Sat Sept 28 2013 - 19:54

Dominant Ulster open account with controlled performance

Second-half Jackson display seals victory

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 01:00