The Irish Times

Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux signs two-year deal with Toulon

Tighthead prop Conor Kenny leaves Sportsground for Newcastle Falcons

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 17:25

Gerry Thornley: Rugby at risk of losing fans if two-hour games become the norm

Next season will be interesting for Connacht after major revamp of coaching ticket

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 07:00

Connacht know any chance of catching Munster requires Thomond triumph

Connacht will have Bundee Aki, Dave Heffernan and Ultan Dillane available for Friday night’s game

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 06:00

Almost all of Munster’s internationals back for clash with Connacht

Game may come down to which of Hanrahan or Carty is the most composed place kicker

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell set to name strongest Ireland selection for Scotland playoff clash

Skipper Johnny Sexton will return to lead side for Aviva stadium clash

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 20:30

Andy Farrell: Ireland must adapt in white-hot Twickenham heat

Ireland coach has retained faith in a number of players who set up win over Wales

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale and Iain Henderson out of Wales game

Andrew Conway and Quinn Roux come into the side for tonight’s game

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 17:40

‘I am who I am’ – Johnny Sexton apologises for reaction in Paris

James Lowe and Billy Burns among Andy Farrell’s squad for Autumn Nations Cup

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 10:42

Connacht set to get international boost for trip to Rodney Parade

A number of Ireland players in line to return for game against the Dragons

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 06:00

Connacht boss Andy Friend bringing a touch of Canberra to Knocknacarra

Australian is enjoying a change of pace and embracing life in the wild west of Galway

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 06:00

Hand injury puts paid to Quinn Roux’s Six Nations hopes

Connacht will feel loss of South African as they face daunting Leinster meeting at RDS

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 06:00

Jarrad Butler returns to captain Connacht at Kingsholm

Jack Carty also returns to the fold as Andy Friend’s side take on Cipriani’s Gloucester

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 13:25

Ireland has a more successful lineout strike rate without Toner

Even more of a surprise is that Ireland has a bigger strike rate when Toner is not playing

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 06:00

Challenge Cup quarter-finals: Kick off times, TV details and team news

Connacht travel to play Sale Sharks on Friday as they bid for a place in the last four

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 14:47

Carty, Marmion and Dillane all back in Connacht squad

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 06:00

Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to crash Welsh Grand Slam party

Tadhg Beirne to make Six Nations debut while O’Brien and Kearney return

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 02:00

Seán O'Brien to be omitted as Schmidt rings changes for France

Van der Flier’s return at open side to be one of six changes from the pack in Rome

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 04:30

Seán Cronin omitted from 37-man Ireland squad

CJ Stander, Garry Ringrose and Kieran Marmion return for French visit

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 10:34

Gordon D’Arcy: Absence of a proper global calendar the root of world rugby’s problems

So many difficulties to address before a World League should even be considered

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 06:00

Connacht run in six tries to rout Ospreys at Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 17:52

Joe Schmidt: 2007 comparisons ‘couldn’t be more irrelevant ’

Ireland coach says Sexton will train fully next week with Carbery to return on Wednesday

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 06:00

Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:10

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 12:20

Rugby stats: sequence of fixtures has let Wales rotate and build

Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 06:30

Ireland pull it out of the fire to avoid leaving Rome in ruins

Joe Schmidt’s side limp home with bonus point after poor performance at the Stadio Olimpico

Sun Feb 24 2019 - 17:42

Beirne shines after ‘mad dash’ with Munster

Second row now hoping for Six Nations debut after last minute Munster cameo

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 12:51

Seán Cronin among four changes to Ireland team

Roscommon native Jack Carty named on the Ireland bench with Joey Carbery ruled out

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 13:00

Seán Cronin in line for long awaited first Six Nations start in Rome

Joe Schmidt expected to make changes in pack for meeting with Italy

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 21:30

Quinn Roux more at home than ever in the Ireland set-up

Now an Irish citizen, South African enjoying his time with Connacht and his life in Galway

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 06:00

Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00

Devin Toner ruled out for two months after ankle surgery

Secondrow will miss the rest of the Six Nations and possibly Champions Cup quarter-final

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 15:40

Liam Toland: Ireland must be more ruthless in the scrum to beat Scotland

Chances were missed to disrupt English backline threat, especially in the 65th minute

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00

Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's Ireland

With injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limit

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00

Rob Kearney set to be among four Ireland changes for Murrayfield

Robbie Henshaw to return to centre, Seán O’Brien and Jack Conan in backrow

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 17:08