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

Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match time

Italians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face Wales

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 20:51

Sporting Upsets: Connacht’s greatest day as they claim title glory

Pat Lam’s charges completed unlikely Pro12 triumph on memorable day in Murrayfield

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 01:00

Rugby Stats: Things get ugly when the breakdown breaks down

The Munster v Connacht match featured 21 infringements and led to three yellow cards

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 06:00

Munster trounce 13-man Connacht in feisty Aviva Stadium clash

Abraham Papali’i sees red on provincial debut as new man Damian de Allende shines

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 17:33

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 face daunting task against Edinburgh

Andy Friend’s side will seek at Murrayfield to follow up a superb win against Cardiff

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 06:00

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

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

Never-say-die spirit keeps Connacht’s quarter-final hopes alive

Dramatic late win against Gloucester puts Friend’s side in good spirits for upcoming three interpros

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:01

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

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

Motivated Ulster ensure a fitting final farewell for Best and Cave

McFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from Connacht

Mon May 06 2019 - 06:00

Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finals

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Sat May 04 2019 - 20:10

Connacht book Ulster quarter-final and return to Europe’s top table

Andy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the Sportsground

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 17:38

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

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