The Irish Times

URC preview: Seven changes to Connacht team to face Lions in South Africa

Connacht’s leading try scorer in the competition Mack Hansen swaps wing for fullback

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 14:58

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 v Connacht head-to-head: Jimmy O’Brien v Mack Hansen

Two wingers having big seasons with O’Brien in line to join Hansen in Ireland colours

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

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

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

Connacht have their work cut out against Stade Francais

Stade Francais head to the Sportsground for the first time on Sunday

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

Connacht's Oisín Dowling welcoming the opportunity to make his presence felt

Former Leinster Academy secondrow has found his feet and is feeling at home in Connacht

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 06:53

Mack Hansen quickly adapting to Galway life as he seeks to excite Connacht faithful

Former Brumbies wing admits Ireland call would be very tempting after good early form

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 10:00

Ulster game will be a defining one for Connacht’s season

Andy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provinces

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

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

Connacht coping with Covid case and injuries ahead of trip to Edinburgh

Coach Andy Friend targets his first away win against Scottish side

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 07:00

Friend impressed with Arnold’s hunger as Connacht prepare for restart

‘He is still hungry and wants to put on the Ireland jersey’

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 06:00

Connacht boss Andy Friend believes new faces have added an edge to resumption

Head coach happy how his side are shaping up despite being out of contention for semi-finals

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 18:28

Connacht continue player hunt as six academy graduates promoted

Head coach Andy Friend outlines qualities of incoming group of players

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 16:41

Robin Copeland heading for France as he confirms Connacht departure

Number eight has signed three-year deal with ProD2 side Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente

Tue May 19 2020 - 14:22

Munster’s Sammy Arnold among four new Connacht signings

Arno Botha also departing Thomond Park as Andy Friend begins planning for next term

Mon May 18 2020 - 12:48

Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giants

Ireland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height terms

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:35

St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing down

South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Opportunity for young guns as Leinster and Ulster rest big names

McFarland’s side seeking to avenge recent Champions Cup defeat at the Aviva

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to Edinburgh

Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Dan Leavy named in Leinster team for trip to Edinburgh

Joe Tomane makes his first Leinster start since injuring his hamstring in November

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 12:25

Mission accomplished as Ireland Under-20s rout Samoa

Peter Malone’s side have avoided relegation play-off after first tournament win in Georgia

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 12:50

Ireland Under-20s face long evening against creative England

Grand Slam-chasing visitors have been the outstanding side in this season’s tournament

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 21:25

John Foley to make U-20s debut against England

Ireland make two changes as they seek to bounce back after Wales defeat

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 17:12

Ireland under-20s forced to make changes due to injuries

Backs hoping to make significant gains against Italian side in Prato

Thu Feb 09 2017 - 17:05

Ireland under-20 head coach names three future internationals

‘There’s guys there without a doubt who’ll be playing international rugby in a few years’

Sun Feb 05 2017 - 14:57

Paul Boyle’s late try secures opening win for Ireland

Scotland had late chance to turn the tables on Nigel Carolan’s side

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 22:43