The Irish Times

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

Mack Hansen’s European debut with Connacht will have to wait

Exciting winger suffers calf injury in training but could return against Stade Francais

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 17:01

Leinster hoping decision to award Montpellier victory can be revisited

Cullen says most teams would prefer if games were played rather than decided on a rules basis

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Connacht sweating over Jack Carty’s fitness ahead of Munster clash

Andy Friend: ‘the form he is in at the moment, you’d love to have him involved’

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 15:36

Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow start

Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 22:15

Leinster hoping lightning won’t strike twice for Connacht at the RDS

Leo Cullen making 10 changes to all-international XV and making intentions clear

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 06:00

Ulster game will be a defining one for Connacht’s season

Andy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provinces

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Caolin Blade returns as Connacht brace for Bulls battle

South African side arrive in Galway smarting from their thrashing at the hands of Leinster

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 16:38

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 know any chance of catching Munster requires Thomond triumph

Connacht will have Bundee Aki, Dave Heffernan and Ultan Dillane available for Friday night’s game

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 06:00

Bundee Aki’s Connacht return could come against Ospreys on Sunday

Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 06:00

‘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

Friend impressed with Arnold’s hunger as Connacht prepare for restart

‘He is still hungry and wants to put on the Ireland jersey’

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 06:00

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

Connacht’s Irish internationals return for Toulouse challenge

Scrumhalf Stephen Kerins is handed his first Champions Cup start for visit of Toulouse

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 13:40

Connacht and Leinster welcome back Ireland stars

Bundee Aki is named on the bench for hosts while Robbie Henshaw starts in Galway

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 16:09

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

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

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

Provincial fringe players lacking competitive rugby outlet

Celtic Cup has made some difference but meaningful fixtures are still limited for many

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 06:15

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

High-flying Glasgow a tough assignment for struggling Connacht

Forwards coach Duffy says supporters will have to be patient with a team in transition

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 01:00

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

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

Connacht’s new signing Pita Ahki could play against Cardiff

Former New Zealand Sevens player has arrived in Galway and is fit and ready to play

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 05:15