The Irish Times

Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout

Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 19:49

Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup

Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 12:19

Connacht’s Butler focuses on URC meeting in ‘bizarre’ Leinster series

Captain keen to bounce back from ‘embarrasing’ defeat to Edinburgh against champions

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 18:22

Mack Hansen’s European debut with Connacht will have to wait

Exciting winger suffers calf injury in training but could return against Stade Francais

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 17:01

Leinster hoping decision to award Montpellier victory can be revisited

Cullen says most teams would prefer if games were played rather than decided on a rules basis

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Connacht sweating over Jack Carty’s fitness ahead of Munster clash

Andy Friend: ‘the form he is in at the moment, you’d love to have him involved’

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 15:36

Connacht's Oisín Dowling welcoming the opportunity to make his presence felt

Former Leinster Academy secondrow has found his feet and is feeling at home in Connacht

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 06:53

Ulster game will be a defining one for Connacht’s season

Andy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provinces

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Andy Friend still waiting on an explanation from URC and referees

Connacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 14:11

Caolin Blade returns as Connacht brace for Bulls battle

South African side arrive in Galway smarting from their thrashing at the hands of Leinster

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 16:38

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37

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

The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrong

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 06:00

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

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

Andy Friend believes Connacht have turned a corner after Cardiff shutout

Bonus-point victory over Welsh side keeps side in playoff picture after poor run

Mon Feb 17 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

Connacht face injury headache for first Champions Cup match

Province further weakened as Bealham and O’Brien suffer injuries in defeat to Leinster

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 01:00

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

Motivated Ulster ensure a fitting final farewell for Best and Cave

McFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from Connacht

Mon May 06 2019 - 06:00

Carty, Marmion and Dillane all back in Connacht squad

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 06:00

Munster pay respect to Connacht with a season’s best showing

Munster’s response to tries conceded at the start of each half proved key to success

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00

Munster and Connacht set for war within the war

Rarely has a clash between these two provinces carried such major significance

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 19:30

Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling loss

Leinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towel

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 08:00

Connacht yet to decide if Bundee Aki will face Leinster

Province a little ‘skinny’ in midfield as Eoin Griffin and Peter Robb out with injuries

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 06:00

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

Cheetahs unable to chase down Connacht

The Irish province withstand a late comeback by the Cheetahs in South Africa

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 17:52

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

Aki and Carty lead Connacht to impressive win over Scarlets

Returning Ireland centre impresses as outhalf knocks over 18 points at Sportsground

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 19:53

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

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