The Irish Times

Michael Ala’alatoa relishing his new challenge with Leinster

Arrival of classy tight-head looks another shrewd bit of business by the province

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 06:00

Pat Lam signs a five-year contract extension with Bristol

Former Connacht boss commits long-term future to Ashton Gate and the Premiership

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 10:42

‘Huge disappointment’ for Pat Lam’s Bristol after semi-final collapse

Former Connacht head coach’s team throw away a 28-0 lead against Harlequins

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 18:44

Connacht’s basement buys are proving to be bargains

Andy Friend says province must shop at Aldi but their recruitment is looking to be astute

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Munster one step closer as Connacht’s dream fades

Lam enjoys winning return to Galway but van Graan is big winner of weekend

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Leinster look to have fared best in draw for new-look competition

Connacht will welcome Pat Lam’s Bristol and Simon Zebo’s Racing 92 to Galwa

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 15:18

Wasps given all clear for Premiership final after latest Covid-19 tests

Pat Lam’s Bristol had been on standby for Saturday’s showpiece against Exeter

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 10:44

Dan McFarland needs to shake off Ulster’s cobwebs

Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: In-form John Cooney must start against Scotland

Jacob Stockdale is unquestionably returning to his world class standards of 2018

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 10:00

The Offload: Wild geese finding that the grass isn’t always greener

Madigan struggling to make an impression at Bristol

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 11:30

Semi Radradra signing a statement of intent from Bristol

Pat Lam says Fiji wing’s move is evidence of fantastic work the Premiership club is doing

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 20:00

Pool A: Samoa compromised by low funding and a player drain

Pacific Islanders will present a physical threat but lack quality of previous sides

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 05:00

Brexit unlikely to halt march to Aviva for Ulster-Leinster tie

For many fans, Champions Cup quarter-finals will be bigger than UK leaving the EU

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 06:00

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

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

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: World awards cap Irish rugby’s greatest year

Schmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World Cup

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 06:00

Bundee Aki: ‘Whenever I put on that shirt I try and do the country proud’

Huge family support for centre on Australia tour – but getting tickets for them all will be tough

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugby

Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition

Tue May 08 2018 - 07:00

Connacht set to confirm Keane's departure in the next day or two

Negotiations between the two parties expected to be finalised soon as New Zealander departs

Wed May 02 2018 - 06:00

Pat Lam aiming to turn Bristol into a Champions Cup team

Ex-Connacht coach is building a formidable side who are on way to returning to top flight

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 06:00

Connacht aim to bounce back in Northampton playoff

Dillane, Healy and Adeleokun in contention as Lam seeks response to heavy Munster defeat

Wed May 17 2017 - 01:00

Scarlets take advantage of scrappy Connacht to book semi-final spot

Welsh side gain bonus-point win in Galway and will travel to play Leinster or Munster

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 22:40

Connacht need to break new ground at Scotstoun

Pat Lam excited about possibility of extending winning streak by taking a first win at Warriors

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 16:29

Connacht backs coach joining Pat Lam at Bristol

Conor McPhillips will take up a role as assistant coach at English Premiership side

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 10:22

Pat Lam hails Kieran Keane as ‘perfect choice’ for Connacht

‘He’s coming here to continue to drive the plan and he will fit in nicely’

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 18:06

Gordon D’Arcy: Expect the unexpected from Ireland

Expect something new from Ireland and Joe Schmidt, something to ignite Ireland’s Six Nations

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 07:45

Internationals return for Connacht as Tom Farrell handed full debut

‘We’re very aware of where we are in this competition and what we need to do’

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 12:33

Pat Lam: ‘You miss out by two points, it’s a killer blow’

Connacht coach frustrated after side fail to make European quarter-finals

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 18:45

John Muldoon and Connacht braced for ‘huge task’

Captain’s decision to sign up for another year an ideal boost before Toulouse assignment

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 19:30

Ulster face being without Ruan Pienaar sooner than expected

Les Kiss has a shortage of players available at scrumhalf, outhalf and in the frontrow

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 18:44

Connacht’s Ultan Dillane ruled out for at least five weeks

No sign of an improvement in current injury crisis for coach Pat Lam

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 01:00

Munster’s next task is to replicate domestic form in Europe

Pro12 leaders enter crucial period of season with three Champions Cup matches in row

Mon Jan 02 2017 - 14:10

David Nucifora’s shuffling of deck has revealed some trump cards

IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 14:54

Tom McCartney will give all to Connacht for three more years

New Zealand-born hooker accepts playing for Ireland could become a future reality

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 01:00

Pat Lam: Jack Carty resolve sums up ‘what Connacht people are all about’

Connacht outhalf has been at brunt of criticsm for missed kicks but he held his nerve

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 22:05