The Irish Times

Connacht face tough challenge in looking to complete South African clean sweep

Andy Friend’s side take on a strong Sharks side in Durban on Saturday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:02

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

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

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

Jarrad Butler calls for Connacht response against Ulster in Belfast

Club captain admits review of Glasgow defeat ‘didn’t beat around the bush’

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:48

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 ruled out of Connacht’s game against Leinster at the RDS

Centre suffered a knee injury in Ireland’s win over New Zealand

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 19:44

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

Andy Friend still waiting on an explanation from URC and referees

Connacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 14:11

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 face tough opener against Cardiff side packed with internationals

Andy Friend wants his side to be adaptable against sides with more firepower

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 16:54

Bromell firm favourite to finally claim Bolt’s mantle

American has overcome adversity and injury to stand on the cusp of his greatest achievement

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00

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

Decawave investors step in to back TCD spinout Danalto

Company is chaired by co-founder of Decawave, which was sold for $400m last year

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 05:15

Bundee Aki’s Connacht return could come against Ospreys on Sunday

Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 06:00

‘I was kinda lost’ - Tom Daly on the call that changed everything

Centre owes a debt to Lansdowne and Mike Ruddock, after finding his feet out west

Thu Jan 07 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can

Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 14:05

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

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:00

Champions Cup: Kick-off times, TV details, team news and more

Three of the four Irish sides could still be involved come the knockout stages in April

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 09:00

Connacht and Friend turn their minds to Gloucester test

Coach looking for big improvement following patchy display against Southern Kings

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 20:50

Connacht coach Friend ‘really proud of our performance’

‘If you look at the 32-17 scoreline it looks like a one-sided game but it certainly wasn’t’

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 18:38

Toulouse break away from Connacht’s tight grip to claim bonus-point win

Four-time champions score two tries in final quarter to end Connacht’s challenge in France

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 15:29

Toulouse to test Connacht’s never-say-die attitude

Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 18:13

Connacht and Leinster welcome back Ireland stars

Bundee Aki is named on the bench for hosts while Robbie Henshaw starts in Galway

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 16:09

Aki and Carty set for Connacht returns against Leinster on Friday

Coach Andy Friend delighted with contract extensions for Connacht trio

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 16:06

Connacht face strength-in-depth test against Ospreys

Pro14 preview: Saturday – Ospreys v Connacht, Liberty Stadium 5.15pm, TV: TG4, Premier Sports 1

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 14:40

Andy Friend hopeful Kieran Marmion will stay at Connacht

Scrumhalf linked with a move to Saracens after missing out on World Cup selection

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00

Injuries force Connacht to make changes as they face unbeaten Cheetahs

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 14:57

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 06:30