The Irish Times

Connacht target win against Benetton to keep hopes of top-eight finish alive

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen return to bolster province for crunch match

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 01:00

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01

Connacht come within a score of massive upset against Racing 92

Irish province had an opportunity to take full points with the last play of the game

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 20:10

Connacht come away from Edinburgh with nothing

Fruitless trip to Edinburgh leaves Andy Friend's side up against it

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 21:54

Connacht bolstered by return of Tiernan O’Halloran for Munster encounter

Munster coach van Graan makes 10 changes to side that lost out to Saracens

Sat Dec 21 2019 - 06:00

Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ den

Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30

Connacht taking no chances against in-form Benetton

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Connacht hang tough to draw level with Sale

Late Horwitz penalty gets Connacht over the line in Galway

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 18:18

Connacht braced for choppy waters in ‘must-win’ Sale Sharks clash

Andy Friend makes sweeping changes to side narrowly defeated by Munster last week

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 06:01

Cheetahs unable to chase down Connacht

The Irish province withstand a late comeback by the Cheetahs in South Africa

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 17:52

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 call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys trip

All four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in Bridgend

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00

Sale step up the pressure to leave Connacht with a familiar feeling

Ashton’s three tries help consign the visitors to another defeat in England

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Connacht hold their nerve for home win over Scarlets

Centre Bundee Aki is man of the match yet it could easily have been outhalf Jack Carty or scrumhalf Kieran Marmion

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 15:04

Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first start

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 16:52

Bundee Aki ‘raring to go’ for Connacht, says Andy Friend

In-form youngster Paul Boyle has been selected for Edinburgh challenge on Friday

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 19:50

Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 17:32

Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00

‘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

Keane acknowledges Connacht flaws after flattering victory

Control of territory and possession against Worcester Warriors not reflected in score

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Kings prove no match for Connacht

Kieran Keane secures first win as Connacht coach as Kings swept aside

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 23:03

Ireland finish job in style to end tour on a high note

Impressive opening quarter lays the foundation for a convincing victory

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:06

New Ireland cut their teeth in facile US Eagles win

Joe Schmidt’s side open their summer tour with comfortable win in New Jersey

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 00:18

Connacht need to break new ground at Scotstoun

Pat Lam excited about possibility of extending winning streak by taking a first win at Warriors

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 16:29

Connacht bolstered by return of Irish internationals

Pro12 preview: Connacht v Newport Gwent Dragons, Sportsground (7.35, live on TG4)

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 20:10

Six Nations team-by-team guide: Ireland

Getting to the final game against England unbeaten could be a difficult assignment

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 04:43

Connacht chalk up another memorable night at Sportsground

Jack Carty answers his critics as referee’s blunder leaves Wasps feeling stung

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00

Connacht’s South African outhalf Marnitz Boshoff gets first start

Matt Healy is back after injury as Benetton Treviso travel to the Sportsground

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:10

In-form Glasgow can overcome difficult Connacht challenge

Holders look marginally the more irresistible force at the moment

Sat May 07 2016 - 00:00