The Irish Times

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

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 19:49

Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage

Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00

Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup

Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 12:19

Pat Lam backs introduction of 20-minute red cards

Proposal would see sent-off player replaced by substitute after time period elapses

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 18:02

Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend

Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00

The Offload: Should Jamison Gibson-Park have been shown red for ‘tackle’?

Jordan Conroy swaps his dancing shoes for rugby boots as Ireland Sevens impress

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 10:00

Leinster win at the Sportsground but Connacht have leg to stand on

It’s advantage Leinster after European Champions Cup round of 16, first leg

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 22:36

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

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00

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

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 08:30

The Offload: Harry Byrne glad to be back in action no matter the position

Dave Kilcoyne, Sean Cronin and Kieran Marmion each made their 200th appearance

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 10:00

Marmion joins Connacht’s 200 club as province clashes with depleted Scarlets

Victory beckons for recharged province as Welsh opponents missing 19 players

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00

Ulster enjoy bonus-point win as Robert Baloucoune grabs double against Connacht

Connacht’s hopes hit by two yellow cards as poor run continues for Andy Friend’s side

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 22:44

Connacht disappoint as Glasgow run in six tries at the Sportsground

Rufus McLean and Kyle Steyn both go over for two tries in bonus-point win

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 17:47

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

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 17:28

Connacht sense a big opportunity to tame the Tigers

High-flying Leicester make their first visit to the formidable Sportsground for key clash

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 18:30

Bundee Aki’s try sees Connacht edge tempestuous clash with Munster

Both sides have players sent to the bin as Andy Friend’s hosts show resilience to win

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 21:03

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Leinster hoping decision to award Montpellier victory can be revisited

Cullen says most teams would prefer if games were played rather than decided on a rules basis

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Connacht sweating over Jack Carty’s fitness ahead of Munster clash

Andy Friend: ‘the form he is in at the moment, you’d love to have him involved’

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 15:36

Connacht face huge task against Tigers side enjoying purple patch

English side on 12-game winning streak ahead of Sunday’s clash

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 07:00

Connacht dominate Stade Francais to kick off European campaign in style

Bonus point win comes with six tries and a rock solid defence in a famous Galway win

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 17:54

Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow start

Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 22:15

Connacht supply the fireworks on memorable night at the Aviva

Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 19:46

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

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

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 13:10

Connacht left with nothing but the blues yet again in Cardiff

Kieran Marmion goes over for two tries in disappointing showing from Andy Friend’s side

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:33

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37

Connacht finish season on a high as they end Ospreys’ Rainbow Cup ambitions

Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 20:34

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

Gerry Thornley: repercussions of captain’s challenge need to be considered

While red card replacement should be scrapped jury remains out on challenge trial

Tue May 18 2021 - 06:00

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

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 01:00

Connacht give up 21-point half time lead as Scarlets claim Champions Cup spot

Andy Friend’s side lose out on chance of first win at Parc y Scarlets

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 22:43