Jarrad Butler calls for Connacht response against Ulster in Belfast
Club captain admits review of Glasgow defeat ‘didn’t beat around the bush’
Club captain admits review of Glasgow defeat ‘didn’t beat around the bush’
Toulouse’s Covid forfeit against Cardiff puts Andy Friend’s side into last 16 ahead of Stade game
Andy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provinces
Connacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’
Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds
Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad
This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby
Andy Friend’s side lose out on chance of first win at Parc y Scarlets
Injuries force head coach Andy Friend to make changes for trip to Murrayfield
With no hope of qualifying for knockout stages, this will be about performance and pride
Scrumhalf Stephen Kerins is handed his first Champions Cup start for visit of Toulouse
Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors
James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS
New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs
The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday
Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs
Andy Friend’s side get out of jail late on away to Bordeaux-Begles
Rarely has a clash between these two provinces carried such major significance
Tom Farrell expecting tough challenge from South African side with ‘dangerous runners’
New Zealander stamped on the neck of Leinster’s Josh van der Flier
Tries from Garry Ringrose and Seán Cronin and Connacht red card helps champions pull clear
Andy Friend: ‘They are a big physical side who are well able to throw the ball around’
‘If he’d said no, we’d have a quick tap and go for the try – nothing at all to do with us’
Ahead of Scarlets clash, Connacht coach says both teams ‘desperate’
Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices