An Irishman’s Diary

‘Strong nerve’ and schedule ‘miracles’ needed to bring international drama to screen

Scots go to the polls next week and the outcome will heavily influence next steps towards a second referendum to leave the UK

Ballaghaderreen is among the towns seeing a return of young people and fresh ideas

Leo Cullen’s side run riot once more against Northampton at the Aviva Stadium

‘We had ample opportunities to get scores and control the game better'

English visitors spurn kick at goal in final minutes, penalised for crossing in lineout

Andy Friend makes sweeping changes to side narrowly defeated by Munster last week

‘We are alive in two competitions and want to reach the knock out stages in both’

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

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

Andy Friend’s side see off Perpignan and the weather to notch up fourth-straight victory

Tom Farrell expecting tough challenge from South African side with ‘dangerous runners’

Andy Friend’s side continue strong pre-season with a vibrant and comfortable victory