The Irish Times

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 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

Tom McCartney enjoying being part of Connacht crusade

Former Auckland hooker was coached by Schmidt, Lam and Nucifora in New Zealand

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 08:00

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

Sene Naoupu getting over gainline on and off the pitch

Kiwi has seized her second chance since coming to Ireland with husband George

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:54

Impressive Connacht sustain momentum to stay at top of Pro12

Strong defensive effort secures victory and sends Ospreys home without bonus point

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 18:24

Pat Lam makes four changes for Ospreys visit

Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham on Connacht bench after being released by Ireland

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 13:04

Bundee Aki interview: ‘I’m a different person with that jersey on’

Connacht’s Kiwi centre is feeling at home in the west and could play for Ireland in 2017

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00

Pat Lam picks young Connacht side for Newcastle test

Coach’s selection is compromised by injuries to 18 players

Fri Dec 11 2015 - 01:00

Pat Lam fields inexperienced Connacht side for Newcastle clash

Lam currently without 18 players ahead of Challenge Cup fixture at the Sportsground

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 14:00

Siberia and Enisei-STM are real challenges for Connacht

Coach Pat Lam set to use all his reserves for difficult eastern task

Fri Nov 13 2015 - 01:00

Connacht ready to battle Gloucester for Champions Cup play-off place

Pat Lam says players are battered and bruised but hugely motivated for trip to Kingsholm

Sat May 23 2015 - 13:19

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

Ulster have track record and desire against Connacht

Pat Lam’s team have lost only once at home but defeat could mean dropping out of top six

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 14:07

Connacht bow out of Challenge Cup as Gloucester seal semi-final berth

Poor first-half performance undermines Pat Lam’s side’s hopes

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 22:26

Munster soften up Connacht before claiming bonus-point victory

Late flurry of tries reward for earlier effort of home side at Thomond Park

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 19:45

Mils Muliaina returns to Connacht line-up for Cardiff trip

Pat Lam makes three changes to team for Pro12 encounter

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 14:10

International cohort return for Munster’s trip to Scarlets

Anthony Foley welcomes back O’Donnell, Keatley and Jones while Lam makes three Connacht changes

Fri Feb 20 2015 - 15:52

Six Nations 2015: Jeamie Deacon in at the deep end

Mary Hannigan talks to the former UCD star and Irish hockey international about her belated switch to rugby and call-up to Tom Tierney’s Ireland squad

Wed Feb 04 2015 - 18:00

Pat Lam makes four changes for Exeter Chiefs visit

Connacht boss starts with Dave McSharry in the centre in place of the injured Bundee Aki

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 13:33

Connacht brew up a storm that’s too hot for Munster

Pat Lam’s side full value for interpro victory that shows level of their ambitions

Thu Jan 01 2015 - 19:28

Paddy Jackson returns from injury for Ulster clash with Connacht

Outhalf one of seven changes while Connacht swap six for Ravenhill encounter

Wed Dec 24 2014 - 13:00

Matt O’Connor make seven changes to Leinster side for Connacht clash

Lock Aly Muldowney the only Connacht player to remain from Bayonne win

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 12:33

Connacht blitz Bayonne late on to claim bonus point

Pat Lam’s side stand up to huge French outfit at the Sportsground

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 20:02

Mils Muliaina makes his presence felt as Connacht go to town on Zebre

All Black legend makes debut in bonus-point victory over Italian side

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 22:20

Connacht have too much for weakened La Rochelle

Pat Lam’s side wrapped up the bonus point in the 36th minute at the Sportground

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 21:36

Shane Delahunt handed first Connacht start

The young Birr hooker is named in the team to take on Treviso tomorrow night

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 12:37

Connacht left kicking themselves as Cardiff claim late draw

Two tries in the last 10 minutes earn Welsh side share of the spoils in Galway

Fri Oct 03 2014 - 22:33

Connacht and Marmion take most prized Leinster scalp

Matt O’Connor’s side lacking in imagination and creativity at the Sportsground

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 22:33

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

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

Connacht need to embrace more creative philosophy

Misfortune with injury has been a huge problem for Irish province but they have to be more adventurous in their patterns

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00

Ronaldson happy to be centre of attention

Connacht injury crisis escalates for Lam

Wed Oct 30 2013 - 01:00