The Irish Times

‘I was kinda lost’ - Tom Daly on the call that changed everything

Centre owes a debt to Lansdowne and Mike Ruddock, after finding his feet out west

Thu Jan 07 2021 - 06:00

Niyi Adeolokun and Tom McCartney among Connacht departures

Province announce a number of players leaving the Sportsground including Eoin McKeon

Fri May 29 2020 - 13:00

Connacht battle to victory in Port Elizabeth despite red and yellow cards

Playoff hopes remain alive as they keep up 100% record over Southern Kings

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 17:28

Irish internationals return as Connacht face Southern Kings

Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan both in the squad for Sunday’s Pro14 encounter

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 13:06

Connacht make four changes to their pack for Edinburgh clash

Injuries force head coach Andy Friend to make changes for trip to Murrayfield

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 12:46

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

Connacht hand Cardiff a dose of the blues

Dave Heffernan impresses as Connacht end losing run

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 22:06

Leinster to face Saracens, the opponents nobody wanted

Formidable champions Saracens can focus fully on European quarter-final test

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00

Connacht determined to make Montpellier clash count for something

With no hope of qualifying for knockout stages, this will be about performance and pride

Sat Jan 18 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

Coming up short at home hurts error-prone Connacht all the more

Munster retain better possession and played territory through the kicking game of impressive Casey and his partner Hanrahan

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 06:00

Munster stay top of the tree as they contain Connacht’s ambition

Disciplined away performance earns Johann van Graan’s side the points in Galway

Sat Dec 21 2019 - 19:36

Connacht come back from the dead against Gloucester

Connacht keep slim hopes alive with last-gasp win over Gloucester at the Sportsground

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 15:45

Jack Carty at fullback for Connacht’s clash with Gloucester

Conor Fitzgerald and Caolin Blade renew their halfback partnership for crucial match

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 12:58

Bundee Aki celebrates new deal with a try

Ireland centre scores on first Pro14 match of the season for Connacht after extending contract

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 19:48

Toulouse to test Connacht’s never-say-die attitude

Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 18:13

Bundee Aki back as Connacht face Montpellier in Galway

Ultan Dillane eases Andy Friend’s secondrow woes for Sunday’s Champions Cup clash

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 13:15

Connacht overrun Benetton to notch first win

Andy Friend’s side bounce back from defeat to Scarlets

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 22:02

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

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

Friend happy Connacht are fighting fit for quarter-final showdown

Coach says visitors will need to produce their best rugby to overcome Ulster in Belfast

Wed May 01 2019 - 06:00

Connacht get no value from Sale yet again as European challenge ends

Former outhalf AJ MacGinty plays key role as English side secure semi-final slot

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 22:22

Connacht maintain play-off push with tough Benetton win

Andy Friend’s side survive a serious scare against Italian visitors at Sportsground

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 22:10

Connacht taking no chances against in-form Benetton

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Ultan Dillane slots back into Connacht team to face Benetton

‘We’re there or thereabouts, but need to keep winning to make sure we control our destiny’

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 12:53

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

Connacht run in six tries to rout Ospreys at Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 17:52

Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:10

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 12:20

Connacht get hit for six as Glasgow take the bonus at Scotstoun

Andy Friend’s side suffer setback in bid to narrow gap on Scottish side

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 22:26

Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Kieran Marmion is back in the Connacht team

Academy player Conor Fitzgerald starts at outhalf for Glasgow Warriors clash

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 14:07

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 12:14