The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Friend would do incredibly well as the next Ireland coach

Since taking over at Connacht the coach has created a really stable period of club rugby

Wed May 19 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: repercussions of captain’s challenge need to be considered

While red card replacement should be scrapped jury remains out on challenge trial

Tue May 18 2021 - 06:00

Hugo Keenan keeps himself in Lions frame as ruthless Leinster cut loose

Fullback grabs hat-trick of tries in impressive display as Connacht are overwhelmed

Mon May 10 2021 - 06:00

Leinster back to their best to obliterate Connacht

The visitors crossed the whitewash five times in the opening 40 minutes in Galway

Sat May 08 2021 - 22:54

Connacht give up 21-point half time lead as Scarlets claim Champions Cup spot

Andy Friend’s side lose out on chance of first win at Parc y Scarlets

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 22:43

Connacht mix things up for visit of Edinburgh

Cian Prendergast and centre Sean O’Brien are both handed their first starts

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:43

Contract future still unclear for many of Ireland’s rugby pros

Munster’s Billy Holland among those still unsure what will happen in the summer

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 01:00

Ospreys come from behind as Connacht’s home woes continue

Andy Friend’s side lose a fourth-consecutive fixture in Galway as Rhys Webb impresses

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 19:31

Jack is back: Carty overcomes self-doubt and returns to form

Clearly a thoughtful and sensitive soul, he plays better when he feels the coach’s trust

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 08:00

Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match time

Italians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face Wales

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 20:51

Connacht set to get international boost for trip to Rodney Parade

A number of Ireland players in line to return for game against the Dragons

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 06:00

Connacht coping with Covid case and injuries ahead of trip to Edinburgh

Coach Andy Friend targets his first away win against Scottish side

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 07:00

Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date

Tadhg Beirne returns from injury to partner Fineen Wycherley in the secondrow

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Andy Friend to pick a fresh Connacht XV for Sunday’s Munster clash

Quinn Roux to return as head coach sticks to his plan by giving every player a chance

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 07:00

Van Graan reassures Joey Carbery that Munster have his back

Ireland outhalf faces an ‘indefinite’ period of time on the sidelines with ankle injury

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 06:00

Schooled in rugby, Crowley’s curve continues upwards with some quality guidance

Ireland under-20 outhalf bent the ear of Ronan O’Gara as part of his education as a No 10

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00

Irish internationals return as Connacht face Southern Kings

Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan both in the squad for Sunday’s Pro14 encounter

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 13:06

Connacht make four changes to their pack for Edinburgh clash

Injuries force head coach Andy Friend to make changes for trip to Murrayfield

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 12:46

Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 07:00

Heineken Champions Cup: kick-off times, TV details, team news and more

Leinster, Connacht, Ulster and Munster are all in action against French opposition

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 12:00