Connacht Rugby
Connacht sign experienced prop Francois Van Wyk from Bath
The 34-year-old South African joins after playing in England since 2017
Stuart Lancaster aiming to kickstart Connacht’s new era with roof-raising victory
Connacht head coach believes victory against Leinster could reignite URC challenge
Mack Hansen likely to miss rest of season with foot injury
With sights set on the Challenge Cup final, head coach says May return ‘will be tight’
Joe Joyce to leave Connacht for Gloucester at the end of the season
Backrow forward Brian Gleeson signs two-year extension to Munster deal
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Cheerier than Game of Thrones and brimming with Irish talent
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Leinster to face Edinburgh in Champions Cup last 16
Ulster, Connacht and Munster learn Challenge Cup Round of 16 opponents
Connacht show lessons learned in 11-try win over Montauban to reach Challenge Cup last 16
French side outclassed by try-hungry Connacht in Galway
Connacht expecting bonus-point win over Montauban to ensure progress in Challenge Cup
Stuart Lancaster has made only three changes to the starting XV that came so close to toppling Montpellier in France.
Harry Byrne to start at 10 for Leinster against Bayonne, Craig Casey fit for Munster
Garry Ringrose, Jimmy O’Brien and RG Snyman return from injury for final Champions Cup pool clash
Provinces face final pool games in Champions, Challenge Cup: TV details, permutations and team news
Four provinces in action on Saturday, with only Leinster on the road
Leinster lack edge, and no ‘pity party’ for Munster
Ulster have been the most consistent Irish province this season, says Gordon D’Arcy
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster’s lacklustre performances raise questions ahead of Six Nations
As the season progresses, the scope for missteps narrows quickly
Connacht must capitalise on opportunities ahead of Challenge Cup knockout stages, says Tucker
Westerners fourth going into final pool fixture against Montauban
Munster face crunch Champions Cup duel with Castres while Leinster eye top-four seeding
Clayton McMillan’s team must beat French visitors at Thomond Park on Saturday to reach knockout stages
Connacht blow lead after dominant last quarter by Montpellier
Irish province led by 15 points in second half but ended up losing Challenge Cup game
Champions Cup: TV details, kick-off times and team news with Leinster and Munster in action
Everything you need to know as Leinster play La Rochelle as Munster travel to Toulon
Switch to European action may help Connacht rediscover their spark
Young Connacht side named to get province back on track at Montpellier
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster are playing with contagious confidence by getting the basics right
But Leinster, Munster and Connacht are struggling for consistency and now face season-shaping fixtures
‘We’ve got to start learning quicker’: Connacht reflects on ‘same mistakes’ ahead of Montpellier
Coach John Muldoon says team had ‘a lot of time for reflection’ after defeat against Leinster
Leinster fizzing with interpro momentum ahead of familiar La Rochelle challenge
Wins over provincial rivals ideal preparation for upcoming Champions Cup fixtures
Leinster storm back to defeat Connacht at Aviva Stadium as young stars shine
Five unanswered tries in the second half highlight Leinster’s clinical finish after a turbulent first 40 minutes
Leinster punish deflated Connacht with eight-try Aviva demolition
Hosts break free after the break to plunder 33-points without reply
Leinster hoping for greater attacking fluency for visit of Connacht
Dan Sheehan captains side for URC clash as Sam Prendergast returns to the 10 jersey
Conor Murray: Ciarán Frawley’s move to Connacht shows Irish system is working
The provinces should be producing four international calibre players in every position
‘The skill level is so much better’: AIL’s rise opens the door to the professional game for club players
The perception that the league is a ‘graveyard’ for young players eyeing professional careers ‘is changing’, says Clontarf’s Dylan Donnellan
‘We tried to keep Ciarán here’: Leo Cullen understanding of Frawley’s decision to jump ship to Connacht
Head coach says opportunity for more game time at outhalf likely contributed to decision to leave Leinster
Connacht confirm signing of Leinster’s Ciarán Frawley on two-year deal
Versatile 28-year-old Ireland international back will head west at the end of the current campaign
Stuart Lancaster highlights Connacht’s ‘defensive errors’ after Ulster take honours in Galway
Zac Ward’s two tries before half-time changed the momentum of a game that Connacht were dominating
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