The Irish Times

Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date

Tadhg Beirne returns from injury to partner Fineen Wycherley in the secondrow

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Connacht braced for choppy waters in ‘must-win’ Sale Sharks clash

Andy Friend makes sweeping changes to side narrowly defeated by Munster last week

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 06:01

Ringrose to start for Ireland against the USA

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt rests frontliners for final match of the year

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 14:16

Keane acknowledges Connacht flaws after flattering victory

Control of territory and possession against Worcester Warriors not reflected in score

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00

Connacht eager to begin European campaign on right note

Kieran Keane’s side aiming to gather some impetus at expense of struggling Oyonnax

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 07:00

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

Connacht’s South African outhalf Marnitz Boshoff gets first start

Matt Healy is back after injury as Benetton Treviso travel to the Sportsground

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:10

Connacht to reap benefits of break as injury crisis eases

Cardiff present usual tough challenge but Pat Lam is quietly confident of taking home advantage

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00

Connacht set for toughest of tests in return to Champions Cup

Last year’s Pro12 winners will open their campaign against French giants Toulouse

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 22:15

Connacht hang tough in Treviso

Three Craig Ronaldson penalties enough to secure victory against Treviso

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 21:33

Jimmy Gopperth’s boot to steer Leinster to victory

Shane Jennings will lead the Irish province as they chase a fourth successive victory in all competitions

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 19:38

Moore deputises for injured Ross

McFadden and McLaughlin set to become Leinster centurions as province make one change for Castres match

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 14:04

Gopperth and Boss start at halfback for Leinster

Ian Madigan and Eoin Reddan on bench. Brendan Macken chosen in the centre for game against Ospreys

Fri Oct 11 2013 - 13:37

Ulster stand tall to survive late Leinster siege

Tries from Diack and Henderson help visitors end Leinster’s long unbeaten league run

Mon Apr 01 2013 - 06:00