Caelan Doris returns to lead much-changed Ireland team for visit of Japan
Andy Farrell makes eight changes from the team that lost to New Zealand in Chicago
Tom Farrell
Ireland try stats suggest something is being lost in translation from training to match
Of Ireland’s 38 tries across eight matches, 27 had their genesis at the set piece, scrum or lineout
Caelan Doris set to return as Ireland captain for Japan match
Jacob Stockdale expected to play left wing, with fellow Ulsterman Nick Timoney in line for a start
Gordon D’Arcy: This Irish system operates off thin margins – in Chicago it was exposed
New Zealand may have built their game around structure for the last few years, but the current group are rediscovering that attacking instinct
Munster’s Mike Prendergast backs Tom Farrell to make Ireland breakthrough aged 32
Coach says former Connacht player has shown ‘unbelievable form over the last two seasons’
Connacht face tough challenge in looking to complete South African clean sweep
Andy Friend’s side take on a strong Sharks side in Durban on Saturday
Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout
Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering
Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasion
Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown
Connacht aim to set the right tone for opening game of series against Leinster
Andy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clash
Jarrad Butler calls for Connacht response against Ulster in Belfast
Club captain admits review of Glasgow defeat ‘didn’t beat around the bush’
Connacht looking to add to historic Champions Cup progress with win in Paris
Toulouse’s Covid forfeit against Cardiff puts Andy Friend’s side into last 16 ahead of Stade game
Connacht sense a big opportunity to tame the Tigers
High-flying Leicester make their first visit to the formidable Sportsground for key clash
Bundee Aki ruled out of Connacht’s game against Leinster at the RDS
Centre suffered a knee injury in Ireland’s win over New Zealand
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
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’
Ben O’Donnell returns to Connacht XV to host the Dragons
Matthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s team
Connacht face tough opener against Cardiff side packed with internationals
Andy Friend wants his side to be adaptable against sides with more firepower
Bromell firm favourite to finally claim Bolt’s mantle
American has overcome adversity and injury to stand on the cusp of his greatest achievement
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
Decawave investors step in to back TCD spinout Danalto
Company is chaired by co-founder of Decawave, which was sold for $400m last year
Bundee Aki’s Connacht return could come against Ospreys on Sunday
Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury
‘I was kinda lost’ - Tom Daly on the call that changed everything
Centre owes a debt to Lansdowne and Mike Ruddock, after finding his feet out west
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can
Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent
Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone
New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson
Friend impressed with Arnold’s hunger as Connacht prepare for restart
‘He is still hungry and wants to put on the Ireland jersey’
John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight
With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow
Champions Cup: Kick-off times, TV details, team news and more
Three of the four Irish sides could still be involved come the knockout stages in April
Connacht and Friend turn their minds to Gloucester test
Coach looking for big improvement following patchy display against Southern Kings
Connacht coach Friend ‘really proud of our performance’
‘If you look at the 32-17 scoreline it looks like a one-sided game but it certainly wasn’t’
Toulouse break away from Connacht’s tight grip to claim bonus-point win
Four-time champions score two tries in final quarter to end Connacht’s challenge in France
Toulouse to test Connacht’s never-say-die attitude
Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield
Connacht and Leinster welcome back Ireland stars
Bundee Aki is named on the bench for hosts while Robbie Henshaw starts in Galway
Aki and Carty set for Connacht returns against Leinster on Friday
Coach Andy Friend delighted with contract extensions for Connacht trio
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