Gavin Thornbury

Andy Friend still waiting on an explanation from URC and referees

Connacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’

Caolin Blade returns as Connacht brace for Bulls battle

South African side arrive in Galway smarting from their thrashing at the hands of Leinster

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

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

The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrong

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

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

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

Andy Friend believes Connacht have turned a corner after Cardiff shutout

Bonus-point victory over Welsh side keeps side in playoff picture after poor run

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

Connacht face injury headache for first Champions Cup match

Province further weakened as Bealham and O’Brien suffer injuries in defeat to Leinster

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Motivated Ulster ensure a fitting final farewell for Best and Cave

McFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from Connacht

Carty, Marmion and Dillane all back in Connacht squad

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Munster pay respect to Connacht with a season’s best showing

Munster’s response to tries conceded at the start of each half proved key to success

Munster and Connacht set for war within the war

Rarely has a clash between these two provinces carried such major significance

Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling loss

Leinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towel

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Connacht yet to decide if Bundee Aki will face Leinster

Province a little ‘skinny’ in midfield as Eoin Griffin and Peter Robb out with injuries

Paddy Jackson to start against Connacht on Friday night

Connacht go into Challenge Cup encounter with four wins in a row in all competitions

Cheetahs unable to chase down Connacht

The Irish province withstand a late comeback by the Cheetahs in South Africa

Connacht’s spirits high as they prepare to face down Cheetahs

Friend’s side firmly focused on completing a successful mission in South Africa

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