It started as a pandemic distraction but ended up producing probably the most famous photo the Westmeath man will ever take - the murmuration that went around the world
24-year-old backrow will remain at the province until at least 2028
Connacht will be satisfied by their start as they seek a top-eight finish
Munster slump to 12th in the table following a third successive URC defeat for the first time in nine years
Chief executive Willie Ruane is proud of the progress Connacht have made both on and off the pitch in recent years and optimistic about the province’s future
Head coach Pete Wilkins believes result will determine if Connacht on the right track from opening series of games
Connacht’s ambition for women’s team comes as part of new 10-year plan for the province
Dragons travel to Galway for the sixth round of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday
‘After a disappointing result like tonight ... I made sure to remind them that the Dragons are coming ... it’s a massive game’
The South African lock matched Connacht’s eight offloads by himself in Saturday night’s bonus-point win in Galway
Leinster outhalf limped out of Saturday’s win over Connacht; young hooker Gus McCarthy could come into frame
Happily settled both on and off the pitch, Joyce has no regrets about his move in 2022 from his hometown team Bristol to the province of his heritage
Pete Wilkins doesn’t believe this is a must-win game for his side, but it is definitely a litmus test of their performance levels
Emerging Ireland captain fully fit and ready to challenge for a regular Leinster starting place and thereby advance his international ambitions
Centre now understands the value of patience after advancing from grassroots rugby to prospect of an Ireland cap
Young player is likely to be given a third start against Leinster in Saturday’s URC meeting
‘We need to be positive and brave in how we play. It’s our best formula for success,’ says head coach Peter Wilkins
Former Munster outhalf joined Leo Cullen’s setup after four seasons with the Hurricanes
Connacht manage two bonus points in defeat with Nick Timoney’s late try sealing the 32-27 win for Ulster
Richie Murphy’s Ulster side looking to get back to winning ways after bac-to-back defeats in South Africa
As he prepares to mark a special occasion for rugby in Galway, the former Ireland captain reflects on his student days, Connacht’s dashing style and the significance of the recent win in South Africa for Andy Farrell’s team
Ex-Connacht centre on prospect of playing in Saturday’s landmark Croke Park URC game
Ben Murphy, set to feature for Connacht at scrumhalf, is the son of Ulster head coach Richie Murphy
New Zealander made his try-scoring debut for Connacht against Munster
Head coach Pete Wilkins believes victories over Scarlets and Sharks show his side has learned how to eke out a win
Connacht beat Scarlets 23-24 in URC third round
Hard-earned victory for the visitors by a single point against spirited Welsh opposition
The 23-year-old Forde is one of several excellent young centre prospects for Ireland
Aki and Jack Carty will make their first appearance of the season
Pete Wilkins says Ireland centre is just the kind of player required for a match ‘not for the faint-hearted’
At a time when under-20 sides in Irish clubs are in alarming decline, the Galway club is bucking the trend in extraordinary style
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