The Irish Times

John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memories

As the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming home

Sun Dec 20 2020 - 08:00

Gerry Thornley: Sportsground redevelopment is key to Connacht's future

Planned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growth

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00

Brexit unlikely to halt march to Aviva for Ulster-Leinster tie

For many fans, Champions Cup quarter-finals will be bigger than UK leaving the EU

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 06:00

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

John Muldoon’s Connacht farewell goes nicely off script

Captain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over Leinster

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 17:45

Actors, rugby flanker and restaurateur sign up for ‘plastic-free’ challenge in Galway

City major targets single-use plastics in week-long event

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 18:03

Munster line up O’Halloran to replace Zebo

Connacht fullback wanted to replace the Racing 92 bound Simon Zebo

Thu Dec 07 2017 - 17:49

Kieran Keane set for return to Italy to take on Zebre

Connacht coach was on All Blacks side in 1979 for their first international against Italy

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 05:00

Connacht’s new signing Pita Ahki could play against Cardiff

Former New Zealand Sevens player has arrived in Galway and is fit and ready to play

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 05:15

Connacht still searching for some much-needed momentum

Challenge Cup tie against Oyonnax in Geneva the next stop for Kieran Keane’s side

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 06:00

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Connacht ‘champing at the bit’ for Glasgow match, says Kieran Keane

New coach downplays injury concerns and eager to capitalise on home advantage

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 01:00

Conor Murray named as players’ player of the year

Tadhg Furlong is also voted supporters’ player of the year by 'Irish Times' readers

Wed May 10 2017 - 23:36

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

Connacht make 10 changes for Glasgow challenge

‘All our games with Glasgow are challenging, particularly in Scotstoun where we’ve never won’

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 12:13

Connacht facing biggest European challenge ever

Withstanding European aristocrats Toulouse on their own patch a tall order for Lam’s side

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 07:00

John Muldoon and Connacht braced for ‘huge task’

Captain’s decision to sign up for another year an ideal boost before Toulouse assignment

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 19:30

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

Anything possible if Connacht take early lead

Connacht may have along afternoon as they face Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 16:44

Francis Saili to make first start of season against depleted Connacht

Munster welcome back All Blacks star as table toppers take on champions in Galway

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 13:11

Pat Lam refuses to attribute Connacht’s win to referee’s call

‘If he’d said no, we’d have a quick tap and go for the try – nothing at all to do with us’

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 19:08

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 says Connacht’s Champions Cup pool ‘wide open’

Focus switches to must-win return clash against Wasps at the Sportsground

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 01:11

Connacht braced for daunting task against Wasps

English club have never lost at home to Irish opposition in this competition

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 00:50

Connacht run the hell out of everything, including Toulouse

Thrilling Sportsground encounter sees Pat Lam’s side take down superpowers

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 20:19

Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster win

Pat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to season

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 22:31

World Rugby set to review eligibility rules for international players

Three-year residency rule has proved very beneficial to Ireland in recent years

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 07:00

Champions Connacht get off the mark with Edinburgh win

Pat Lam’s side secure a bonus point as Pro 12 title defence finally gets off the ground

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 22:12

Points more important than performance, says Lam

Ahead of Scarlets clash, Connacht coach says both teams ‘desperate’

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 01:21

Connacht aim to continue winning streak in new season

Continuity of line-up in champions’ favour against a Glasgow side littered with test players

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 19:08

Joe Schmidt defers decision on Ireland future

Head coach will tell IRFU in two weeks’ time whether he will extend his four-year tenure

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: What does future hold for all-conquering Connacht?

Pro12 win may not be repeated but province already setting high targets for next season

Tue May 31 2016 - 12:17

Joe Schmidt hoping Roux can become the mighty Quinn

Ireland coach expects Connacht lock to add physical presence for tourists in South Africa

Tue May 31 2016 - 01:01

Gerry Thornley: Poetry in motion as Lam’s men save best lines for last

Connacht prove themselves best team among Celtic nations and not just the best to watch

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:01