‘The skill level is so much better’: AIL’s rise opens the door to the professional game for club players
The perception that the league is a ‘graveyard’ for young players eyeing professional careers ‘is changing’, says Clontarf’s Dylan Donnellan
Connacht Rugby
‘We tried to keep Ciarán here’: Leo Cullen understanding of Frawley’s decision to jump ship to Connacht
Head coach says opportunity for more game time at outhalf likely contributed to decision to leave Leinster
Connacht confirm signing of Leinster’s Ciarán Frawley on two-year deal
Versatile 28-year-old Ireland international back will head west at the end of the current campaign
Stuart Lancaster highlights Connacht’s ‘defensive errors’ after Ulster take honours in Galway
Zac Ward’s two tries before half-time changed the momentum of a game that Connacht were dominating
Ulster smell blood after Connacht were burned by Dragons
Richie Murphy’s men also lost last time out, but there was much to admire in their performance against Leinster
Richie Murphy confident Ulster can bounce back for festive trip to Connacht
Leinster came from behind to beat Ulster in their URC return at the Aviva on Friday
Leinster coach admits he would be sad to see ‘outstanding bloke’ Ciarán Frawley leave
Versatile 28-year-old poised to join Connacht next season in bid to increase World Cup hopes
Connacht aiming to repay fans’ faith after ‘letting them down’ against Dragons
Head coach Stuart Lancaster says home clash with Ulster a chance to ‘right the wrongs’ of sobering loss
Leinster’s Ciarán Frawley to join Connacht from next season
Versatile back looking for more playing opportunities to break into Andy Farrell’s Ireland team at outhalf
Connacht’s nightmare before Christmas leaves them needing a quick recovery
Defeat to Dragons a sobering experience, but the other provinces have reasons to be positive
Stuart Lancaster calls on Connacht to be ‘consistently tougher’ after heavy Dragons defeat
Welsh side overpowered Irish province to end winless run
Connacht’s Sean Jansen on the verge of special things
Kiwi is proud of his Irish heritage and likes `shooting as high as possible’
While Ireland switches off for Christmas, rugby players switch on
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Connacht wary of sting in Dragons tail as they aim to climb URC table
Westerners travel to Rodney Parade with top eight in reach
Munster still striving to reach levels of performance demanded, McMillan admits
Side could heave a sigh of relief after subduing Gloucester for a 31-3 win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday
Stuart Lancaster strikes confident note as Connacht look to grow squad depth
Head coach delighted with young Academy props who came on in 52-0 victory over Georgian side Black Lion
Connacht’s backs could wreak havoc against Black Lion in Challenge Cup
Stuart Lancaster ready for unique challenge of hosting Georgian side
Places up for grabs as Connacht look to shake things up for Black Lion visit
Westerners let 21-0 lead slip away against Ospreys in Challenge Cup opening round
Connacht falter after dominant start as Ospreys claim dramatic Challenge Cup opener
Welsh side capitalises on Connacht yellow cards and weather conditions to secure narrow victory
Ospreys v Connacht: Stuart Lancaster forced to ring changes for first match of European bid
Former England head coach mas made no secret of his desire to win the Challenge Cup
Jack Crowley to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Bath
Bundee Aki will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup game on Sunday against Ospreys
Gerry Thornley’s Challenge Cup pool-by-pool guide
Montpellier the biggest challenge to Connacht this season in Pool 1
Gordon D’Arcy: Reactionary thinking threatens to force rugby to be something it’s not
European competitions offer a chance for fresh faces to put their names in the hat for Six Nations selection
Mack Hansen ruled out for Connacht’s Challenge Cup clash at Ospreys after foot surgery
Captain Cian Prendergast also among Stuart Lancaster’s absentees
Leinster and Munster’s attention turns to Champions Cup and English opponents
Connacht and Ulster prepare for opening fixtures in Challenge Cup
Connacht jigsaw starting to take shape under Stuart Lancaster
Seán Naughton kicks 19 points as the home side run in five tries against the South Africans
Connacht looking to end losing streak as Sharks arrive in Galway
Stuart Lancaster tries out a new back three for sold-out game at Dexcom Stadium
Bundee Aki available for Sharks visit to Connacht, Mack Hansen ruled out
Connacht coach Rob Seib hopeful Hansen ‘will be on the selection table soon’
Cullie Tucker to take over as Ireland Under-20 coach for 2026/27 season
Tucker will take over from Andrew Browne after next year’s Under-20 Six Nations
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