Stephen Fitzgerald
69 results

Connacht set to get international boost for trip to Rodney Parade
- Pro14
- November 4, 2020, 06:00
Connacht expect to welcome back some of their international players for Saturday’s Pro 14 fixture against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. The Connacht(...)

McFarland and Ulster approaching Connacht clash as ‘a win-and-in’
- Pro14
- August 22, 2020, 06:00
Connacht v Ulster, Aviva Stadium, Sunday, 4.30pm – Live on TG4 and Eir Sport The clock has finally ticked down to this weekend’s return of Pro14 rugb(...)

Champions Cup: Kick-off times, TV details, team news and more
- European Cup
- January 16, 2020, 09:00
The 2020 Six Nations Championship is creeping ever close, and with it the dawn of a new era for Irish rugby. But before Ireland can take centre stage,(...)

Welcome news for Friend as Connacht injury list lightens
- European Cup
- January 14, 2020, 16:36
Connacht will return to France for the second time this season to complete their Champions Cup campaign, but with their focus firmly fixed on the Pro (...)

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht
- Pro14
- January 6, 2020, 00:00
Leinster 54 Connacht 7 Not four years ago these teams faced off in a Pro 12 final at Murrayfield. Connacht deservedly and joyously prevailed. On(...)

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence
- Pro14
- January 4, 2020, 19:54
Leinster 54 Connacht 7 “James, come off now!” commanded doctor to limping lock. James Ryan damaged his calf - and possibly exacerbated it with two t(...)

Munster stay top of the tree as they contain Connacht’s ambition
- Pro14
- December 21, 2019, 19:36
Connacht 14 Munster 19 Munster will be top of the tree at Christmas after successfully quelling the fervour of the home team and the home crowd alike(...)

Amazon advertising in retail spots could become a familiar irony
- Retail & Services
- November 23, 2019, 08:45
We regret to inform you that Black Friday is now Black Friday Week. The much-lamented US import has its tendrils firmly wrapped around the retail sect(...)

Toulouse to test Connacht’s never-say-die attitude
- European Cup
- November 22, 2019, 18:12
Heineken Champions Cup: Toulouse v Connacht Kick-off: 1pm (Irish time), Saturday. Venue: Stade Ernest-Wallon. How to follow: The Irish Times liveblog(...)

True grit reaps its reward as depleted Connacht thrive in adversity
- European Cup
- November 18, 2019, 06:00
Toulouse are one of the richest entities in world rugby. The one blessing for Connacht’s money-crunchers this week is that the laundry bill will be (...)