The Irish Times

Mark Sexton continuing to soak up rugby knowledge from family and further afield

‘If you’re not taking stuff off the best coaches in the world then you are going to be in trouble’

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 06:00

Connacht Rugby season preview: Good start essential if Friend’s men are to reach their goal

Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00

Connacht v Ulster to be first unrestricted sporting event in Ireland

Interprovincial derby on October 23rd set to be moved from Galway to the Aviva Stadium

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 12:15

Connacht target rare win across the water to secure European quarter-final spot

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 01:00

Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to step down at the end of the season

Former player will end 13-year coaching run as he looks for new opportunity in the game

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 18:57

Nigel Carolan’s long association with Connacht to end in the summer

Current backs coach has been involved with province for 26 years, starting as a player

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 15:00

Bundee Aki’s Connacht return could come against Ospreys on Sunday

Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 06:00

Other sports look on in awe as Connacht Rugby hits the funding jackpot

Allocation of €10m in sporting grant soon topped up with another €10m from obscure fund

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 07:00

Taoiseach pledges extra €10m to new Connacht Rugby stadium

Minster for Sport had previously refused to meet Connacht’s demand additional funding

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 02:00

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

Connacht Rugby gets planning permission for new stadium

Project will also include a new high-performance centre and a greyhound racing track

Fri May 17 2019 - 13:55

Gerry Thornley: Sportsground redevelopment is key to Connacht's future

Planned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growth

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00

Development of the Sportsground ‘a game changer’ for future of Connacht

New Galway stadium will include a high-performance centre and greyhound racing track

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 07:19

Connacht announce €30m Sportsground redevelopment

Plans include a high-performance training centre and increasing capacity to 12,000

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 10:12

Andy Friend already looking like a good find for Connacht

Head coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibility

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 06:00

Connacht announce Andy Friend as their new head coach

‘An experienced head coach with insight into northern and southern hemisphere rugby’

Thu May 24 2018 - 13:53

Willie Ruane confirms Kieran Keane’s ‘immediate’ departure

‘In conjunction with IRFU we will now begin the process of recruiting a new head coach’

Fri May 11 2018 - 13:57

Connacht captain John Muldoon to retire at end of season

Backrow has made more than 300 appearances for province he led to Pro 14 glory

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 12:44

Former Irish rugby international Neville Furlong dies at 49

Garryowen and Connacht player scored Ireland’s last four-point try on Test debut in New Zealand

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 16:07

Prop Ronan Loughney to leave Connacht after 12 years

Ulster announce contract extensions for four players

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 15:12

Connacht backs coach joining Pat Lam at Bristol

Conor McPhillips will take up a role as assistant coach at English Premiership side

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 10:22

Pat Lam hails Kieran Keane as ‘perfect choice’ for Connacht

‘He’s coming here to continue to drive the plan and he will fit in nicely’

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 18:06

Connacht announce Kieran Keane as new head coach

Former All Black signs three-year deal at the Sportsground ahead of 2017/18 season

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 13:33

Tom McCartney set for Ireland international status

The New Zealand-born hooker has signed a new three-year contract with Connacht

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 14:15

Pat Lam tapped into spirit of west and conjured magic at Connacht

Province insist coach’s departure is end of nothing but fanbase cannot but feel bereft

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 06:00

Pat Lam: ‘Saying goodbye to Axel was key in my decision’

Departing Connacht coach described how managing the province has changed his life

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 14:33

Who will replace Pat Lam at Connacht?

Gerry Thornley looks at the possible contenders to replace Lam at Connacht coach

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 20:52

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

Gordon D'Arcy: Mental strength of provinces bodes well for Ireland

Refusal to give in and ability to win small battles will be key against All Blacks

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 05:29

Aki shuns lucrative offers for adventure out West with Connacht

Kiwi can become a key figure at the 2019 World Cup – for Ireland or Samoa

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 01:00

Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane commit futures to Connacht

Contract announcement was postponed due to the sudden death of Anthony Foley

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 21:12

Connacht sign Fijian international Naulia Dawai

‘I’m excited by the type of rugby being played, I hope I can come over and add something’

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 12:07

Connacht aim to keep their green shirts moving forward

Ambitious strategy outlines what province hopes to achieve over next four years

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:23

Connacht want 10,000 capacity home ground to be at Sportsground

Province’s chief executive Willie Ruane hopes decision can be made by end of the summer

Wed May 18 2016 - 16:05