The Irish Times

No happy ending for Pat Lam as Connacht fall short in play-off

Northampton will play Stade Français for a place in next season’s Champions Cup

Sat May 20 2017 - 18:25

Pat Lam hoping Connacht find their form against Northampton

After poor season and embarrassing defeat to Munster, it’s winner takes all on Saturday

Sat May 20 2017 - 02:35

Prop Ronan Loughney to leave Connacht after 12 years

Ulster announce contract extensions for four players

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 15:12

Leinster not for bending and Connacht are not for turning

Pat Lam’s men played some stunning rugby but coughed up 21 points from turnovers

Mon Apr 17 2017 - 06:04

Leinster secure home semi-final after wild road trip win

Connacht live and die by the sword in an enthralling Sportsground contest

Sun Apr 16 2017 - 13:59

Aki’s return a boost as Connacht chase third straight Pro12 win

Lam names Delahunt, Cannon and Fox-Matamua in starting 15 for trip to Treviso

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 16:14

Gerry Thornley: Connacht fall just short of prize

Pat Lam’s brave side miss out on quarter-final slot by smallest of margins

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 18:07

Pat Lam turns attention to continent after Ospreys defeat

Depleted Connacht can make history by reaching the Champions Cup knock-outs

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 15:28

Connacht singing winter blues as squad is reduced to bare bones

Pro12’s form team Munster also weakened as they seek to retain lead at the top of table

Sat Dec 31 2016 - 07:03

Connacht make four changes for Ulster with Bundee Aki out until February

Connacht injury crisis worsens with Kiwi centre to undergo surgery on injured ankle

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 12:37

Pat Lam: Jack Carty resolve sums up ‘what Connacht people are all about’

Connacht outhalf has been at brunt of criticsm for missed kicks but he held his nerve

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 22:05

Connacht’s never-say-die attitude comes up trumps yet again

Naulia Dawai scores last-gasp try with Jack Carty landing winning conversion

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 21:23

Connacht living on edge – but edge is where they like it

Pat Lam’s squad is depleted but with enough luck a famous victory is within their grasp

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 19:52

Pat Lam expects Connacht to turn season around in Italy

Injury-hit province yet to win this season but they have never been defeated by Zebre

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 01:00

Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final

‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat Lam

Tue May 24 2016 - 15:11

Mixed fortunes for Connacht frontrow ahead of Glasgow semi

Finlay Bealham and Rodney Ah You both fit but Denis Buckley out for rest of the season

Tue May 17 2016 - 13:29

Pat Lam: Glass still half full for Connacht

Pat Lam believes his side are in a ?wonderful position at this stage of the season?

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 17:00

Pat Lam’s men getting used to going back to the well

Connacht’s attention immediately turns to Pro12 and another huge derby against Munster

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 00:10

Connacht claim Edinburgh win bonus to go six points clear

AJ MacGinty and Kieran Marmion direct excellent performance from Pat Lam’s side

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 22:43

Pat Lam makes four changes for Ospreys visit

Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham on Connacht bench after being released by Ireland

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 13:04

Pat Lam pleased as Connacht secure quarter-final place

Convincing win over outclassed Russians secures a quarter-final away to Grenoble

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 16:35

Irish provinces still have much to prove in Europe

Munster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts aside

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Injury-hit Connacht defeated by Newcastle Falcons

Province unable to make most of early opportunities, says head coach Pat Lam

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 21:10

Injuries take their toll for Connacht in Challenge Cup

Newcastle Falcons prove too strong but the visitors remain top of the pool despite defeat

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 17:57

Pat Lam has 22 fit players for trip to play Newcastle Falcons

Connnacht boss has just nine fit backs at his disposal for Challenge Cup fixture

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 13:06

Pat Lam plays down injury crisis as Connacht face Munster

League leaders hoping to end their bad away record at Thomond Park fortress

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 01:00

Kiss: Ulster need tweaks to improve show on the road

Province’s new director of rugby wants form at Ravenhill to traslate into away success

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 08:21

Connacht secure first win over Cardiff in three seasons

Victory was wrapped up with a fifth try in the 63rd minute at the Sportsground

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 19:33

Connacht open Pro12 account with win over Newport Gwent Dragons

Connacht’s potency proved sharper on the night, outscoring the Dragons by three tries to two

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 21:45

Pat Lam still gambling on securing top six finish in Pro 12

Connacht head coach says team must win despite their fate depending on other results

Thu May 14 2015 - 09:29

Connacht need to recapture form to keep Champions Cup hopes alive

Pat Lam’s team badly in need of points as they host Pro12 League leaders Glasgow

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40

Ireland trio return for Ulster for Connacht clash

Best, Bowe and Payne back for Neil Doak’s side while Bundee Aki partners Henshaw

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 13:14

Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht

Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:41

Connacht to release Mils Muliaina after injury-hit season

All Black legend has only made 10 appearances for Pat Lam’s side so far this season

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 01:00