Connacht have almost full squad to call on for Leinster first leg
Andy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’
Andy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’
Hansen and Bealham back for province ahead of URC trip to face Benetton
Captain keen to bounce back from ‘embarrasing’ defeat to Edinburgh against champions
Toulouse’s Covid forfeit against Cardiff puts Andy Friend’s side into last 16 ahead of Stade game
Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries
High-flying Leicester make their first visit to the formidable Sportsground for key clash
Both sides have players sent to the bin as Andy Friend’s hosts show resilience to win
Matthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s team
‘If we can be more clinical at crucial times I know we’ll be tough to beat whoever we face’
Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds
Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad
Error-strewn display from Friend’s side who had replacement Papali’i sent off
Cian Prendergast and centre Sean O’Brien are both handed their first starts
A last-gasp match-winning try eluded in-form Connacht team at the Sportsground
Centre owes a debt to Lansdowne and Mike Ruddock, after finding his feet out west
Italians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face Wales
Pat Lam’s charges completed unlikely Pro12 triumph on memorable day in Murrayfield
The Munster v Connacht match featured 21 infringements and led to three yellow cards
Abraham Papali’i sees red on provincial debut as new man Damian de Allende shines
Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan both in the squad for Sunday’s Pro14 encounter
Andy Friend’s side will seek at Murrayfield to follow up a superb win against Cardiff
Injuries force head coach Andy Friend to make changes for trip to Murrayfield
Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors
James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS
Dramatic late win against Gloucester puts Friend’s side in good spirits for upcoming three interpros
Connacht keep slim hopes alive with last-gasp win over Gloucester at the Sportsground
Conor Fitzgerald and Caolin Blade renew their halfback partnership for crucial match
New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs
The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday
McFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from Connacht
Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet
Andy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the Sportsground
‘We’re there or thereabouts, but need to keep winning to make sure we control our destiny’
Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification
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