The Irish Times

Leinster hoping decision to award Montpellier victory can be revisited

Cullen says most teams would prefer if games were played rather than decided on a rules basis

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Connacht sweating over Jack Carty’s fitness ahead of Munster clash

Andy Friend: ‘the form he is in at the moment, you’d love to have him involved’

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 15:36

Ulster game will be a defining one for Connacht’s season

Andy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provinces

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Caolin Blade returns as Connacht brace for Bulls battle

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

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 16:38

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

Almost all of Munster’s internationals back for clash with Connacht

Game may come down to which of Hanrahan or Carty is the most composed place kicker

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00

Connacht come within a score of massive upset against Racing 92

Irish province had an opportunity to take full points with the last play of the game

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 20:10

Connacht continue player hunt as six academy graduates promoted

Head coach Andy Friend outlines qualities of incoming group of players

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 16:41

Crunch time for Connacht as they chase Pro14 dream to South Africa

‘We have nine games left, and we have to win at least seven,’ says coach Andy Friend

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 01:00

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

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

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 00:00

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

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

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 19:54

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Ireland face tough opener against hosts France at U-20 World Cup

Caelan Doris chosen as captain as five uncapped players included in Ireland squad

Tue May 22 2018 - 01:00

England flood through as Ireland run out of steam and bodies

Home side run in four tries in the fourth quarter in Coventry

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 22:19

Ireland U-20s set to deliver on potential against Italy

Last week’s defeat to France included some positive signs of team’s capabilities

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 01:00

Four changes in Ireland U20 side for meeting with Italy

Ireland coach Noel McNamara praises Italian performance against England

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 15:28

Tommy O’Brien is key to Ireland Under-20s victory in France

Noel McNamara’s young side contain six players with previous experience at this level

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 06:28

Connacht braced for ‘emotional battle’ with Munster

Defence coach Peter Wilkins views Munster as more dangerous on back of two defeats

Fri Jan 05 2018 - 07:00

Baby Blacks reap revenge on Ireland with 66-point win

Peter Malone’s side now must win one of their last two games to avoid relegation

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 15:36

Carolan rings the changes for French exam

Ireland coach names his Under-20s side to face France on Friday night

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 14:27

David O’Mahony inspires Ireland U-19s win over France

Ireland Clubs U-18s also beat Les Bleus but Schools need Scotland win to avoid FIRA AER drop

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:11