The Irish Times

Connacht dominate Stade Francais to kick off European campaign in style

Bonus point win comes with six tries and a rock solid defence in a famous Galway win

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 17:54

Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow start

Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 22:15

Connacht supply the fireworks on memorable night at the Aviva

Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 19:46

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

Connacht target rare win across the water to secure European quarter-final spot

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 01:00

Connacht mix things up for visit of Edinburgh

Cian Prendergast and centre Sean O’Brien are both handed their first starts

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:43

Connacht back to winning ways at the Sportsground

Alex Wootton inspires bonus point win over Cardiff with Jack Carty pulling strings

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 22:27

Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match time

Italians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face Wales

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 20:51

Connacht coping with Covid case and injuries ahead of trip to Edinburgh

Coach Andy Friend targets his first away win against Scottish side

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 07:00

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

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 14:05

Connacht boss Andy Friend bringing a touch of Canberra to Knocknacarra

Australian is enjoying a change of pace and embracing life in the wild west of Galway

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 06:00

Irish internationals return as Connacht face Southern Kings

Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan both in the squad for Sunday’s Pro14 encounter

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 13:06

Connacht make four changes to their pack for Edinburgh clash

Injuries force head coach Andy Friend to make changes for trip to Murrayfield

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 12:46

Connacht determined to make Montpellier clash count for something

With no hope of qualifying for knockout stages, this will be about performance and pride

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 00:00

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 19:54

Jack Carty at fullback for Connacht’s clash with Gloucester

Conor Fitzgerald and Caolin Blade renew their halfback partnership for crucial match

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 12:58

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

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Parc strife continues as Connacht go down to Scarlets in opener

Andy Friend’s side fail to break duck at Welsh venue as they come home empty handed

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 19:42

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 15:09

Dan Leavy playing a waiting game on the long road to recovery

Leinster flanker making good progress from the knee injury which dashed his World Cup dream

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 06:00

Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finals

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Sat May 04 2019 - 20:10

Underdogs’ tag won’t faze Connacht in daunting task

Victory over formidable Premiership outfit Sale would represent a massive scalp

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 06:00

Connacht braced for choppy waters in ‘must-win’ Sale Sharks clash

Andy Friend makes sweeping changes to side narrowly defeated by Munster last week

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 06:01

Tiernan O’Halloran returns for Challenge Cup clash with Sale

‘We are alive in two competitions and want to reach the knock out stages in both’

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 13:47

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 22:19

Paddy Jackson to start against Connacht on Friday night

Connacht go into Challenge Cup encounter with four wins in a row in all competitions

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:43

Connacht make wholesale changes for the visit of Perpignan

Friend’s squad in confident mood following the successive victories in South Africa

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:30

Kieran Marmion set to make Connacht return against ‘dangerous’ Zebre

Backs coach Carolan expects province to win but is wary of Italian side’s unpredictability

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Kieran Keane didn’t get enough time with Connacht

Kiwi coach’s premature departure comes just as it seems his methods would bear fruit

Tue May 01 2018 - 06:35

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’s Connacht farewell goes nicely off script

Captain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over Leinster

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 17:45