The Irish Times

Leinster ring the changes for trip to Connacht

Home side hoping to build upon last-gasp victory over Connacht

Fri May 07 2021 - 14:45

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01

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

Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny given first starts for Connacht

Coach Andy Friend says province well primed for Pro14 clash with Scarlets

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 01:01

McFarland and Ulster approaching Connacht clash as ‘a win-and-in’

Andy Friend’s new-look side out to make their own statement on Sunday

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00

Connacht come away from Edinburgh with nothing

Fruitless trip to Edinburgh leaves Andy Friend's side up against it

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 21:54

Toulouse clear tricky hurdle as Connacht come up short again

French champions absorb blow of early penalty try to triumph in Galway

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 06:00

Depleted Connacht overpowered by Toulouse

Defeat spells the end of Connacht’s slim hopes of progressing to quarter-finals

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 18:05

Never-say-die spirit keeps Connacht’s quarter-final hopes alive

Dramatic late win against Gloucester puts Friend’s side in good spirits for upcoming three interpros

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:01

Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ den

Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30

Connacht taking no chances against in-form Benetton

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Connacht hang tough to draw level with Sale

Late Horwitz penalty gets Connacht over the line in Galway

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 18:18

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

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

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 08:00

Cheetahs unable to chase down Connacht

The Irish province withstand a late comeback by the Cheetahs in South Africa

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 17:52

Connacht’s spirits high as they prepare to face down Cheetahs

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

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 16:25

Connacht make their point against misfiring Dragons

Andy Friend’s side secure bonus point with comfortable win at the Sportsground

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 19:48

Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys trip

All four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in Bridgend

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00

Sale step up the pressure to leave Connacht with a familiar feeling

Ashton’s three tries help consign the visitors to another defeat in England

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Connacht hold their nerve for home win over Scarlets

Centre Bundee Aki is man of the match yet it could easily have been outhalf Jack Carty or scrumhalf Kieran Marmion

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 15:04

Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first start

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 16:52

Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again

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

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:45

Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 17:32

Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Connacht will feel the heat as they chase points from Cheetahs

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

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 01:00

Keane acknowledges Connacht flaws after flattering victory

Control of territory and possession against Worcester Warriors not reflected in score

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00

Chastened Ulster can get back on track against Connacht

Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 18:00

Kings prove no match for Connacht

Kieran Keane secures first win as Connacht coach as Kings swept aside

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 23:03

New signing Jarrad Butler starts for Connacht

Irish internationals Kieran Marmion, Finlay Bealham and Ultan Dillane named in starting team

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 19:00

Connacht bolstered by return of Irish internationals

Pro12 preview: Connacht v Newport Gwent Dragons, Sportsground (7.35, live on TG4)

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 20:10

Connacht chalk up another memorable night at Sportsground

Jack Carty answers his critics as referee’s blunder leaves Wasps feeling stung

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00

Connacht’s South African outhalf Marnitz Boshoff gets first start

Matt Healy is back after injury as Benetton Treviso travel to the Sportsground

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:10

Connacht seek to make amends in Pro12 after two losses

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 01:00

Kieran Marmion returns to Connacht team to face Zebre

Pat Lam braced for a ‘fired up’ Zebre out to make amends after thrashing from Leinster

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00