The Irish Times

Debenhams staff fear ‘Clerys II’ if they do not receive a redundancy settlement

Protesting workers picket all 11 stores in the Republic over redundancy terms

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 18:35

Connacht yet to decide if Bundee Aki will face Leinster

Province a little ‘skinny’ in midfield as Eoin Griffin and Peter Robb out with injuries

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 06:00

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 aim to rise to challenge and turn positives into points

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00

Andy Friend already looking like a good find for Connacht

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

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 06:00

Kieran Marmion returns as Connacht rotate for Edinburgh

Ultan Dillane and winger Niyi Adeolokun also included with Bundee Aki on the bench

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 13:08

Connacht revel in ‘bonus points Sunday’ after seeing off Zebre

Andy Friend’s side were impressive in their victory at the Sportsground on Saturday

Mon Sept 10 2018 - 06:30

Connacht up and running with Zebre win

Andy Friend’s side secure bonus point at the Sportsground

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 19:41

Connacht make four changes for visit of Zebre

Andy Friend: ‘They are a big physical side who are well able to throw the ball around’

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 12:21

Connacht name team for crucial Ospreys clash

Peter Wilkins: ‘We see season as very much alive, but we need to make sure we perform’

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 13:27

Bundee Aki won’t feature for Connacht this week

Ireland centre failed a HIA during Grand Slam win over England

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 18:03

Cheetahs strike late to deny Connacht victory in South Africa

A 79th minute penalty from outhalf Niel Marais gave the home side a tight victory

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 20:20

Connacht eye South African success after Treviso victory

Fighting second-half show by province secures win ahead of encounter with Cheetahs

Sun Feb 25 2018 - 16:19

Munster ease to bonus-point victory over Connacht

The host’s pack produced a relentless intensity that wore down a gutsy Connacht

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 21:57

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 07:00

‘A special one, bloody wonderful’ says Connacht boss Keane after Ulster rout

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

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 01:35

Connacht’s new signing Pita Ahki could play against Cardiff

Former New Zealand Sevens player has arrived in Galway and is fit and ready to play

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 05:15

Kieran Keane thrilled as Connacht rise to the challenge

Coach believes that bonus-point win over Oyonnax is ‘momentum we were searching for’

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 14:12

Connacht eager to begin European campaign on right note

Kieran Keane’s side aiming to gather some impetus at expense of struggling Oyonnax

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 07:00

Bundee Aki rested for Connacht’s Challenge Cup opener

Coach Kieran Keane makes five changes for game against Oyonnax in Geneva

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 12:53

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

Jarrad Butler in for his debut for Connacht’s Pro14 opener

Kieran Keane fields strong XV for visit of Glasgow with Bundee Aki in the midfield

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 13:47

Pat Lam hoping Connacht find their form against Northampton

After poor season and embarrassing defeat to Munster, it’s winner takes all on Saturday

Sat May 20 2017 - 02:35

Leinster secure home semi-final after wild road trip win

Connacht live and die by the sword in an enthralling Sportsground contest

Sun Apr 16 2017 - 13:59

Pat Lam hails Kieran Keane as ‘perfect choice’ for Connacht

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

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 18:06

John Muldoon and Connacht braced for ‘huge task’

Captain’s decision to sign up for another year an ideal boost before Toulouse assignment

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 19:30

Pat Lam on Connacht putting it up to Toulouse and Europe’s hardest scrum

Under Lam, Connacht have thrived on less, decisively displayed last week

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 10:00

Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds

Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01

Connacht seek to make amends in Pro12 after two losses

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 01:00

Connacht’s horror start continues with second big home defeat

Ospreys punish Pat Lam’s side late on to seal bonus point and top spot in table

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 22:27

Gerry Thornley: Connacht’s response to drubbing will be key

Champions have plenty to fix but they only have a week to do so after opening day loss

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 01:00

Champions Connacht handed harsh reality check by Glasgow

Second-half performance bordered on alarming for Pat Lam’s side as Warriors earn bonus point

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 19:51

Connacht aim to continue winning streak in new season

Continuity of line-up in champions’ favour against a Glasgow side littered with test players

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 19:08

Pat Lam names Connacht side to begin Pro 12 title defence

Cian Kelleher and Eoin Griffin among new faces for Glasgow Warriors opener

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 12:35