Tiernan O Halloran

Johann Van Graan’s strong side includes 11 who lined out against Saracens last week

Westerners to tackle European quarter-final without Ireland lock but Aki is good to go

‘We’re there or thereabouts, but need to keep winning to make sure we control our destiny’

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Andy Friend makes 10 changes to his starting XV with six players on international duty

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

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

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

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

Connacht up to second spot in Conference B on back of pack’s performance

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Long overdue win in Belfast and stadium announcement have lifted spirits in Galway

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Skipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable day

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Benetton without a host of players while visitors keen to make up for defeat to Zebre

Ireland prop says it is a ‘massive honour’ to join the elite group who have reached the milestone

‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’

Green shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup games

24-year-old’s stock keeps rising with chance to prove himself further against huge Springboks

Announcement of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad will add spice to interprovincial clash

Worcester Warriors the Challenge Cup visitors to the Sportsground