Head coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibility

‘An experienced head coach with insight into northern and southern hemisphere rugby’

‘In conjunction with IRFU we will now begin the process of recruiting a new head coach’

Backrow has made more than 300 appearances for province he led to Pro 14 glory

Garryowen and Connacht player scored Ireland’s last four-point try on Test debut in New Zealand

Ulster announce contract extensions for four players

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

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

Former All Black signs three-year deal at the Sportsground ahead of 2017/18 season

The New Zealand-born hooker has signed a new three-year contract with Connacht

Province insist coach’s departure is end of nothing but fanbase cannot but feel bereft

Departing Connacht coach described how managing the province has changed his life

Gerry Thornley looks at the possible contenders to replace Lam at Connacht coach

Pro12 final is four days away and Pat Lam and co are plotting Leinster’s downfall

Refusal to give in and ability to win small battles will be key against All Blacks

Kiwi can become a key figure at the 2019 World Cup – for Ireland or Samoa

Contract announcement was postponed due to the sudden death of Anthony Foley

‘I’m excited by the type of rugby being played, I hope I can come over and add something’

Ambitious strategy outlines what province hopes to achieve over next four years

Province’s chief executive Willie Ruane hopes decision can be made by end of the summer