The Irish Times

Have boots, will travel – Shane O’Leary enjoying the life of a rugby troubadour

Cork-born Canadian international’s latest stop is Rouen Normandie in French ProD2

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00

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

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00

Pool B: Canada last but not least in qualification for Japan

Victory over Hong Kong secured a RWC place with Namibia match looking finely poised

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 05:00

Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade Francais

Wild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 21:13

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00

Prop Ronan Loughney to leave Connacht after 12 years

Ulster announce contract extensions for four players

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 15:12

Jack Carty’s back for Connacht and aiming for bigger things

After recovering from horrific injury the outhalf is excited about future with province and Ireland

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 08:00

John Muldoon and Connacht braced for ‘huge task’

Captain’s decision to sign up for another year an ideal boost before Toulouse assignment

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 19:30

John Muldoon puts pen to paper on new Connacht deal

Meanwhile, injury crisis seems to be easing with a number of players back in training

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 13:21

Front Up Rise Up extract: Connacht on the brink of history

Pro12 final is four days away and Pat Lam and co are plotting Leinster’s downfall

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 08:01

Connacht run the hell out of everything, including Toulouse

Thrilling Sportsground encounter sees Pat Lam’s side take down superpowers

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 20:19

Pat Lam names Connacht side to begin Pro 12 title defence

Cian Kelleher and Eoin Griffin among new faces for Glasgow Warriors opener

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 12:35

Gerry Thornley: Poetry in motion as Lam’s men save best lines for last

Connacht prove themselves best team among Celtic nations and not just the best to watch

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:01

Leinster will back big-game savvy to tame Pat Lam’s flyers

Connacht are the form team but Leo Cullen’s men are peaking at just the right time

Sat May 28 2016 - 01:01

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

Pat Lam names XV for biggest game in Connacht’s history

Eoin McKeon the one new face to starting XV for season-defining Glasgow semi-final

Fri May 20 2016 - 12:33

Connacht show they’re not afraid of getting hands dirty

Pat Lam insists Glasgow will come back stronger for semi-final clash at Sportsground

Mon May 09 2016 - 01:00

Connacht underline remarkable rise by handing Munster a lesson

Bundee Aki’s storming performance in midfield set the tone for Pat Lam’s team

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00

Connacht seal Champions Cup slot in stunning fashion

Pat Lam’s side turn the tables on Munster for a second time in the Pro 12 this season

Sun Apr 17 2016 - 16:28

Pat Lam looks to tried and trusted methods against Munster

Connacht host Anthony Foley's side looking down from lofty heights of second

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw switched back to fullback for Munster clash

Matt Healy resumes his role on the wing for key Pro 12 showdown at The Sportsground

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 13:50

Liam Toland: Munster will lay traps for their flamboyant brothers

Connacht have yet to be exposed to the onslaught that will greet them

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 12:05

Pat Lam: Glass still half full for Connacht

Pat Lam believes his side are in a ?wonderful position at this stage of the season?

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 17:00

Connacht a credit to Irish rugby as they bow out in blaze of glory

Province’s display scaled heights of ambition in stunning match against Grenoble

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 00:30

Home European semi-final an enticing prize for Pat Lam and Connacht

Coach likely to recall Marmion, Heenan and Dillane for the Grenoble assignment

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off park

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 21:14

Michael Brown scores two tries as Clontarf close in on leaders UCD

Division 1A round-up: Wins for Galwegians, Old Belvedere and Young Munster

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 19:22

Ireland Injuries: Science is coming into play

Report does not support theories that there is a rising trend of injuries in rugby

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Leinster halfbacks star as UCD go seven points clear

Scott Deasy’s late penalty helps Lansdowne beat Clontarf

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 18:44

Pat Lam has 22 fit players for trip to play Newcastle Falcons

Connnacht boss has just nine fit backs at his disposal for Challenge Cup fixture

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 13:06

Connacht appeal to add two backs to squad is turned down

Pat Lam may only have 21 players to call on for return game against Newcastle

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 18:43

Pat Lam to seek permission to add player to Connacht squad

Connacht coach is facing “a real headache” to produce a fit squad of 23 due to injuries

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 20:37

Six rounds of Pro12 scheduled before Rugby World Cup final

Connacht give one-year extensions to four indigenous players

Tue May 26 2015 - 14:50