The Irish Times

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Women’s JFC final: Wicklow are back again and favourites to go one better

Antrim pushed Wicklow closer than any of their opponents en route to the final

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 05:00

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01

Connacht come within a score of massive upset against Racing 92

Irish province had an opportunity to take full points with the last play of the game

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 20:10

Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny given first starts for Connacht

Coach Andy Friend says province well primed for Pro14 clash with Scarlets

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 01:01

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 come away from Edinburgh with nothing

Fruitless trip to Edinburgh leaves Andy Friend's side up against it

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 21:54

Connacht bolstered by return of Tiernan O’Halloran for Munster encounter

Munster coach van Graan makes 10 changes to side that lost out to Saracens

Sat Dec 21 2019 - 06:00

Connacht and Friend turn their minds to Gloucester test

Coach looking for big improvement following patchy display against Southern Kings

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 20:50

Friend: Connacht showed why they belong in Champions Cup in Toulouse

French champions pull away in the final quarter after brave display from visitors

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 06:00

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

Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ den

Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30

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 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

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

Connacht hang tough to draw level with Sale

Late Horwitz penalty gets Connacht over the line in Galway

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 18:18

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

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 08:00

Cheetahs unable to chase down Connacht

The Irish province withstand a late comeback by the Cheetahs in South Africa

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 17:52

Connacht’s spirits high as they prepare to face down Cheetahs

Friend’s side firmly focused on completing a successful mission in South Africa

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 16:25

Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys trip

All four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in Bridgend

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00

Bundee Aki ‘raring to go’ for Connacht, says Andy Friend

In-form youngster Paul Boyle has been selected for Edinburgh challenge on Friday

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 19:50

Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:45

Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 17:32

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

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

Wasps come from 14 points down to beat Connacht

Kieran Keane’s team fade away after promising first half at Ricoh Arena

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 22:18