The Irish Times

Bundee Aki: ‘I don’t know if I’d get the same treatment somewhere else’

A talisman on the pitch, Connacht’s first Lion in 39 years is adored by the young fans

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 05:00

The Offload: French television coverage disappoints again

Pita Ahki shows Connacht what could have been with superb performance for Toulouse

Mon May 03 2021 - 11:37

Man arrested in investigation into murder of Kieran Keane

Limerick crime boss was killed 17 years ago during decade-long gang feud

Tue Dec 22 2020 - 16:44

Keane-Collopy gang targeted ahead of leaders’ jail releases

Under Operation Coronation, 200 gardaí and Army members swooped on three counties

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 00:25

Robbie Lawlor murder: Gardaí fear killing means Limerick gang has joined feud

McCarthy-Dundon associates are suspected of aiding the murder as part of Drogheda dispute

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 20:39

Rugby World Cup: Jack Carty replaces Johnny Sexton for Japan clash

Best starts and Kearney and Earls return as Schmidt summons frontliners for Japan

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 05:00

The Drogheda feud hits its ‘Regency Hotel’ point of no return

There are clear parallels with the Hutch-Kinahan, Crumlin-Drimnagh and Limerick feuds

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 06:00

Psychic twist: How search for Mr Moonlight took mysterious turn

Gardaí obliged to follow up clairvoyant lead in expanding hunt for vanished Bobby Ryan

Sat May 04 2019 - 00:56

Gardaí found note relating to Mary Lowry and disappearance of Bobby Ryan

Love rival case: Note in Patrick Quirke’s home posed series of questions, court told

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 17:58

Andy Friend already looking like a good find for Connacht

Head coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibility

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 06:00

Jack Carty and Connacht primed for ‘month of champions’

Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the season

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 06:00

Wallabies' Kyle Godwin relishing new Connacht role

Zimbabwean credits former Connacht coach Kieran Keane for encouraging move

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 08:00

Connacht coach Friend brings a wealth of experience to new role

Province have moved with appropriate haste to find a suitable successor to Keane

Fri May 25 2018 - 06:00

Willie Ruane confirms Kieran Keane’s ‘immediate’ departure

‘In conjunction with IRFU we will now begin the process of recruiting a new head coach’

Fri May 11 2018 - 13:57

Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugby

Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition

Tue May 08 2018 - 07:00

Liam Toland: After 23 years of professional rugby are Irish provinces succeeding?

The Irish team punches above its weight, but at provincial level, success is harder to define

Fri May 04 2018 - 06:30

Gordon D'Arcy: Everything is aligned for Leinster before Bilbao

Defeat to Connacht will be a mere footnote if Cullen’s men deliver on the grand stage

Wed May 02 2018 - 07:00

Connacht set to confirm Keane's departure in the next day or two

Negotiations between the two parties expected to be finalised soon as New Zealander departs

Wed May 02 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

Kieran Keane to leave Connacht with immediate effect

New Zealander has been in charge at the Sportsground for just one season

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 20:11

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

Muldoon prepares to bid farewell to Connacht after 17 years

Being a one-club man was one of my proudest achievements, says captain

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 01:00

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

Jimmy Duffy: ‘We are looking for continuous improvement and that is the driving factor’

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 12:51

Gerry Thornley: Has Pro 14 bitten off more than it can chew by expanding?

Travel problems and the issue of using neutral officials will need to be looked at

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 07:00

Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Internationals return for Connacht’s Challenge Cup clash

‘The home advantage will be big for us. Our supporters have been fantastic this season’

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 12:47

Duncan Weir comes in to steer Edinburgh past Connacht

Kieran Keane’s side now face playoff route if they are to qualify for Champions Cup

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 22:10

Your guide to the weekend’s best sporting action

Ireland play Turkey, there’s the club hurling replay and the do or die cricket qualifier

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 19:55

Gordon D’Arcy: What’s next? How about giving Sexton and Murray a rest?

Ireland are top of the mountain but can improve by giving fringe players their fling in Australia

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 05:45

Keane and Connacht gutted as Cheetahs pounce for late win

Last-minute penalty secures a victory for the South African side by the slimmest margin

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 01:00

Connacht will feel the heat as they chase points from Cheetahs

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 01:00

Trip to warm South Africa a timely break for Connacht

Dillane back to boost Keane’s visiting side for the clash with Cheetahs

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 01:00

Connacht eye South African success after Treviso victory

Fighting second-half show by province secures win ahead of encounter with Cheetahs

Sun Feb 25 2018 - 16:19