The Irish Times

Landmark achievement within Devin Toner’s long reach

The 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he is

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Sportsground redevelopment is key to Connacht's future

Planned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growth

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00

Ireland can secure place at Rugby Sevens World Cup

Anthony Eddy’s squad travel to Sandy Park with place in San Francisco on the line

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 14:35

Moscow success gives Ireland Sevens World Cup boost

John O’Sullivan profiles winners of first leg of Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix series

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 19:00

Fionn Carr a driving force in Irish efforts to join Sevens elite

Olympics the target as developing team aim to continue progress at European event

Wed May 03 2017 - 05:00

Joey Carbery breakthrough shows there is talent in domestic league

Ulster Bank League kicks off the week after next buoyed by contribution to provinces

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 01:02

Gerry Thornley: What does future hold for all-conquering Connacht?

Pro12 win may not be repeated but province already setting high targets for next season

Tue May 31 2016 - 12:17

Connacht’s chance of home semi-final suffers after last-gasp defeat

Jayden Hayward’s late penalty sees Treviso move off bottom of table

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 21:45

Connacht wary of Treviso side looking for Champions Cup place

Coach Pat Lam knows Italian side are desperate for points to overtake Zebre

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 01:00

Pat Lam makes wholesale changes for Treviso trip

Robbie Henshaw named on the bench as Tiernan O’Halloran returns from injury

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 12:52

Connacht confirm Aly Muldowney to join Grenoble in summer

Secondrow signs a two-year contract with Bernard Jackman’s Top-14 outfit

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 16:55

A cruel twist for Connacht closes an epic encounter

Pat Lam’s side put in a pulsating performance in France but fall just short in a thrilling duel

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 22:49

Connacht confirm AJ MacGinty and six more to depart squad

Pat Lam: ‘It’s always a difficult time of year when we have to make these decisions’

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 17:07

Pat Lam plays down injury crisis as Connacht face Munster

League leaders hoping to end their bad away record at Thomond Park fortress

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 01:00

Kiss: Ulster need tweaks to improve show on the road

Province’s new director of rugby wants form at Ravenhill to traslate into away success

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 08:21

Heartbreak for Connacht as Champions Cup dream ends in extra time

Gloucester emerge victorious after Romain Poite howler lets hosts level at the death

Sun May 24 2015 - 18:29

Injury ravaged Connacht make two changes for Gloucester play-off

Pat Lam’s men head to Kingsholm without Kieran Marmion who faces lengthy spell out

Fri May 22 2015 - 12:44

Michael Swift makes bench for Connacht’s crunch tie

Pat Lam makes three changes as his side look to secure top six spot against the Ospreys

Fri May 15 2015 - 15:04

Rugby preview: Fear of being cut adrift can spur Connacht to defy expectations

Pat Lam’s side can get season back on track with victory over Munster

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 12:03

Exeter show Connacht who are Chiefs at Sandy Park

Irish province concede five tries as they are well beaten in Challenge Cup match

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 16:57

Robbie Henshaw to start for Connacht

The young back takes his place at outside centre for his first league game of the season

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 13:44

Pat Lam says zero penalty stat a ‘world record’ for Connacht

Head coach has no issue with referee after Connacht were hammered 58-12 by Ulster at Ravenhill

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00

Brave Connacht made to pay for slow start

End-to-end game showcases province’s team spirit despite relentless Scarlets’ pressure

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 01:00

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 unchanged for trip to Dragons

After three league wins in a row Pat Lam resists tinkering for the first time this season

Fri Mar 21 2014 - 15:38

Connacht keep moving in the right direction

Kieran Marmion scores a try to mark his 50th appearance with the province

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 20:02

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 stay in the hunt with win over Zebre

Hopes of Heineken Cup knockout stages still alive after tries from Healy and Henshaw

Sat Jan 11 2014 - 18:13

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

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

Munster move further clear with Connacht victory

JJ Hanrahan scores all the Pro12 leader’s points in Christmas derby at Thomond Park

Fri Dec 27 2013 - 21:53

Munster make 14 changes for Connacht clash

Outhalf JJ Hanrahan the only player to remain from side that started against Scarlets

Thu Dec 26 2013 - 13:01

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