Wilkins believes next stage for Connacht is to impose themselves

Senior coach believes change of mindset can help close out tight games in future

Leinster-Connacht Champions Cup clash likely to be moved to Aviva Stadium

Large interest in last-16 tie in April likely to justify such a decision from province’s board

‘It doesn’t break us, it makes us stronger’- Connacht punched in guts by Tigers

Andy Friend’s side let 18-point lead slip away but can still reach Champions Cup last-16

Bundee Aki: ‘I don’t know if I’d get the same treatment somewhere else’

A talisman on the pitch, Connacht’s first Lion in 39 years is adored by the young fans

Connacht sense a big opportunity to tame the Tigers

High-flying Leicester make their first visit to the formidable Sportsground for key clash

Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment

Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

Gerry Thornley: Daring Connacht picking up the points to match their ambition

Andy Friend’s side are continually on the upgrade as stodgy Munster fail to inspire

Connacht can beat a blinged-up French side – they’ve done it before

Stade Français rocking into Galway for the Champions Cup will bring out the intensity

Connacht have their work cut out against Stade Francais

Stade Francais head to the Sportsground for the first time on Sunday

Gerry Thornley: French sides again look best placed to succeed on European stage

The Top 14 sides go into the opening rounds of the Champions Cup having played a dozen game

Connacht's Oisín Dowling welcoming the opportunity to make his presence felt

Former Leinster Academy secondrow has found his feet and is feeling at home in Connacht

Josh van der Flier adds carrying string to his bow as Leinster gear up for Europe

Form says that changes the Leinster backrow made are working after impressive autumn

Leinster hoping lightning won’t strike twice for Connacht at the RDS

Leo Cullen making 10 changes to all-international XV and making intentions clear

Connacht looking to get back into their stride against Ospreys

Connacht’s Ireland squad members get chance to remind Farrell of their quality

Jack Carty relishing Connacht leadership role after penning new deal

Outhalf sets sight on more Ireland caps after earning call-up following Sexton injury

Process more important than outcome for Dan McFarland after Connacht defeat

Ulster boss wants his side to step up and play like champions when considered favourites

Andy Friend puzzled by officiating after narrow interpro defeat

Controversy surrounds Chris Cloete try as apparent offside missed in the build-up

Johann van Graan non-committal on prospect of Murray return

Andy Friend says missed offside for Chris Cloete’s try on Saturday was inexcusable

Munster v Connacht: Anthony Foley to be remembered

Memories will be invoked tonight, and not just inside the Limerick citadel . . .

Ireland’s Lions could be undercooked for November Test series

Ending of October Champions Cup window has limited opportunities for players

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