The Irish Times

Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton

Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 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

Munster make advances but come up short of their objectives

Away clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-final

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 06:00

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

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

Connacht and Ulster make four changes apiece for Sportsground showdown

Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 12:46

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

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

Andy Friend praises Connacht pack after Bordeaux win

Province put faith in youth at the Sportsground for victorious European opener

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 06:00

Connacht aim to rise to challenge and turn positives into points

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Sat Oct 13 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 gets perfect send-off as Connacht demolish Leinster

Skipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable day

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 17:59

Connacht bring the big guns back for trip to Worcester

A win for Connacht at the Sixways Stadium would secure top spot in pool five

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 13:25

Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 07:00

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Munster likely to add to Connacht’s woes

Both of these sides have their eyes on bigger fixtures to come in a fortnight's time

Fri May 05 2017 - 19:30

Marnitz Boshoff back in the fold for Connacht

Outhalf could feature in final home fame of the season against Scarlets

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 01:00

Connacht coping with fresh injuries ahead of Glasgow test

Marnitz Boshoff has returned to South Africa for personal reasons

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 01:00

Connacht singing winter blues as squad is reduced to bare bones

Pro12’s form team Munster also weakened as they seek to retain lead at the top of table

Sat Dec 31 2016 - 07:03

Connacht make four changes for Ulster with Bundee Aki out until February

Connacht injury crisis worsens with Kiwi centre to undergo surgery on injured ankle

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 12:37

Pat Lam refuses to attribute Connacht’s win to referee’s call

‘If he’d said no, we’d have a quick tap and go for the try – nothing at all to do with us’

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 19:08

Connacht living on edge – but edge is where they like it

Pat Lam’s squad is depleted but with enough luck a famous victory is within their grasp

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 19:52

Pat Lam on Connacht putting it up to Toulouse and Europe’s hardest scrum

Under Lam, Connacht have thrived on less, decisively displayed last week

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 10:00

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

Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster win

Pat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to season

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 22:31

Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds

Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01

Champions Connacht looking for first win against Edinburgh

Pat Lam makes two changes as his side look to arrest early-season Pro 12 slump

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 12:38

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55

Gerry Thornley: What does future hold for all-conquering Connacht?

Pro12 win may not be repeated but province already setting high targets for next season

Tue May 31 2016 - 12:17