The Irish Times

Connacht disappoint as Glasgow run in six tries at the Sportsground

Rufus McLean and Kyle Steyn both go over for two tries in bonus-point win

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 17:47

Gordon D’Arcy: Coaching conundrum - have we lowered the rugby IQ of our players?

Ulster’s inability to problem-solve against Munster a microcosm of the current malaise

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 06:39

Patient Timoney now making the most of his considerable ability

Ulster and Ireland backrow has worked hard on his game over the years and is now reaping the rewards

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 10:00

Connacht Rugby season preview: Good start essential if Friend’s men are to reach their goal

Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Rugby at risk of losing fans if two-hour games become the norm

Next season will be interesting for Connacht after major revamp of coaching ticket

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 07:00

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

Connacht reveal coaching ticket update

Province begin replacing attack coach Nigel Carolan and forwards’ coach Jimmy Duffy

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 20:12

Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to step down at the end of the season

Former player will end 13-year coaching run as he looks for new opportunity in the game

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 18:57

Nigel Carolan’s long association with Connacht to end in the summer

Current backs coach has been involved with province for 26 years, starting as a player

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 15:00

Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major

Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 06:00

Hugo Keenan has sights set high as he continues ascent

Ireland player lines out with a number of former under-20 teammates against Wales

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 05:00

Uncharted waters and charter flights: Connacht weigh up pros and cons of Covid-19

Nigel Carolan outlines how players are constantly reminded of their responsibilities

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

‘Quiet assassin’ Hugo Keenan earning plaudits at every level

‘Every level he’s got to he’s excelled. He’s been able to keep pushing forward the whole time’

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale gives keyboard warriors the slip in textbook fashion

The Ireland winger has had plenty of bile thrown his way but admits he is his own harshest critic

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 06:00

Who is Max Deegan? Opportunity knocks for rare talent

Former Under-20 World Player of the Year is set to win his first Ireland cap on Saturday

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 17:00

James Ryan: ‘First of all, I’d have to be selected as captain. It’s a lot of hearsay really’

Leinster lock ‘honoured’ to be considered for role many believe he is ideally suited for

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Carty cleared for Zebre trip as Aki and Roux ruled out

Connacht’s pivotal outhalf recovers from bicep injury but player protocols trim squad

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 19:04

McFarland proud of Stockdale despite slip down the ladder

Winger’s failure to touch down second-half try proves costly as Ulster fall short

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 21:42

Leinster’s Conor O’Brien close to realising Champions Cup dream

Centre could be brought into Champions Cup squad after his fine display against Ulster

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00

Nigel Carolan loves the pressure as Connacht revival continues

Backs coach finds job ‘relentless’ but is happy to be playing key role in shaping province

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 07:00

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

Under-20 class of 2016 making rapid strides towards the top of senior game

Leinster v Ulster clash will feature several of the young stars from World Junior final

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 06:00

Paul Boyle relishing the challenge to prove what he’s capable of

Gorey-born forward and ex-U-20 Ireland star embracing his opportunity with Connacht

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 06:00

Connacht to bring in their heavy hitters for ‘season shaper’

Win over Ospreys could see province potentially move into top two of their Pro14 table

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 06:00

Connacht hold their nerve for home win over Scarlets

Centre Bundee Aki is man of the match yet it could easily have been outhalf Jack Carty or scrumhalf Kieran Marmion

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 15:04

Kieran Marmion set to make Connacht return against ‘dangerous’ Zebre

Backs coach Carolan expects province to win but is wary of Italian side’s unpredictability

Wed Sept 05 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

Bundee Aki won’t feature for Connacht this week

Ireland centre failed a HIA during Grand Slam win over England

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 18:03

Warren Gatland profile: former Ireland and Lions coach revealed

From club level up to Lions’ tours, Wales’ head coach has enjoyed substantial success

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 01:00

Connacht taking nothing for granted in advance of Oyonnax visit

Nigel Carolan calls for a ‘professional performance’ to final pool ties with a flourish

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 06:00

Leinster’s production line is rugby equivalent of Ajax in the 80s

Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 07:00

Discipline will be key if Connacht are to dominate Brive

Kieran Keane’s side are in pole position in pool five, but can’t afford to be complacent

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale living the dream playing alongside his boyhood heroes

In-form 21-year-old makes his home debut for Ireland against the Springboks

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 09:00

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00