The Irish Times

URC preview: Seven changes to Connacht team to face Lions in South Africa

Connacht’s leading try scorer in the competition Mack Hansen swaps wing for fullback

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 14:58

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

Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage

Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00

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

Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasion

Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00

Friend calls for Connacht response after ‘embarrassing’ defeats

Hansen and Bealham back for province ahead of URC trip to face Benetton

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00

Jarrad Butler calls for Connacht response against Ulster in Belfast

Club captain admits review of Glasgow defeat ‘didn’t beat around the bush’

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:48

‘It doesn’t break us, it makes us stronger’- Connacht punched in guts by Tigers

Andy Friend’s side let 18-point lead slip away but can still reach Champions Cup last-16

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 06:46

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Connacht face huge task against Tigers side enjoying purple patch

English side on 12-game winning streak ahead of Sunday’s clash

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 07:00

Connacht’s fire and fury ignites their season as Ulster brushed aside with ease

Head coach Andy Friend calls Aviva Stadium experiment a success after big bonus-point win

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00

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

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

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