The Irish Times

Connacht’s basement buys are proving to be bargains

Andy Friend says province must shop at Aldi but their recruitment is looking to be astute

Sat Jan 09 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

Granny rule and Leinster schoolkids the way forward as Ireland look to add depth

With residency law set to be extended to five years, the IRFU have changed approach

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 06:00

Niyi Adeolokun and Tom McCartney among Connacht departures

Province announce a number of players leaving the Sportsground including Eoin McKeon

Fri May 29 2020 - 13:00

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

Toulouse clear tricky hurdle as Connacht come up short again

French champions absorb blow of early penalty try to triumph in Galway

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 06:00

Depleted Connacht overpowered by Toulouse

Defeat spells the end of Connacht’s slim hopes of progressing to quarter-finals

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 18:05

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

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

2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?

We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournament

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 06:00

Dave Heffernan keen to grab Ireland chance second time around

‘Explosive’ Connacht hooker finding greater consistency after switch from backrow

Sat Dec 21 2019 - 06:00

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

True grit reaps its reward as depleted Connacht thrive in adversity

Fitzgerald penalty earns Friend’s side a deeply satisfying win over Montpellier

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00

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 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

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

Kieran Marmion returns to action as Connacht hold off Cheetahs

International scrumhalf plays final quarter of entertaining encounter in Galway

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 20:03

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 12:14

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

Tiernan O’Halloran returns for Challenge Cup clash with Sale

‘We are alive in two competitions and want to reach the knock out stages in both’

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 13:47

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 22:19

Paddy Jackson to start against Connacht on Friday night

Connacht go into Challenge Cup encounter with four wins in a row in all competitions

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:43

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

In-form Connacht braced to dethrone Southern Kings

Tom Farrell expecting tough challenge from South African side with ‘dangerous runners’

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:37

Connacht and Leinster name strong teams for first interpro

Colby Fainga’a and Ultan Dillane return for Connacht, Sean O’Brien is on Leinster bench

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 12:51

Robin Copeland to make his Connacht debut against Scarlets

Bundee Aki is also included in the starting XV having come off the bench in Murrayfield

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 12:33

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

Kieran Marmion set to make Connacht return against ‘dangerous’ Zebre

Backs coach Carolan expects province to win but is wary of Italian side’s unpredictability

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 06:00

Connacht mark a special day in style with win over Leinster

John Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivals

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 01:00

John Muldoon’s Connacht farewell goes nicely off script

Captain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over Leinster

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 17:45

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