The Irish Times

Connacht’s Denis Buckley braced for Benetton test as he joins 200-game club

Loosehead prop becomes only the third Connacht player to hit milestone

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

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

James Cannon says weather made Munster match ‘a little bit tough’

Connacht’s lock admits team must begin to win away from home, starting with Ospreys

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 01:00

Connacht captain John Muldoon signs on for another year

‘Playing and training with these younger lads just drives me on even further’

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 12:54

Our wedding story: From Sandymount Green to Santander Bay

Gill Blake and Michael Swift treated their guests to a surprise Pimms party on a boat

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:00

Again a tale of two halves as Connacht leave it too late

‘We ran out of time, but I’m really really proud of the effort’

Mon May 18 2015 - 01:00

Connacht show fight to keep Champions Cup dream alive

Pat Lam’s side deny Ospreys a bonus point with second-half fightback in Galway

Sat May 16 2015 - 18:23

Michael Swift returns as career comes to emotional end

Lock back from injury to honour his father and say goodbye to ‘special’ Connacht

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:00

Michael Swift makes bench for Connacht’s crunch tie

Pat Lam makes three changes as his side look to secure top six spot against the Ospreys

Fri May 15 2015 - 15:04

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

Robbie Henshaw shortlisted in three categories for IRUPA awards

Paul O’Connell, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton join the Connacht player in vying for top accolade

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:40

Leinster’s walking wounded nearing return

Rob Kearney, Reddan, Ryan and Jennings all come through training session

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 01:01

Connacht hopeful in their trip to face Ulster

Visitors have not been able to earn a win against Ulster at Ravenhill since 1960

Wed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00

Blade runner proves hero of dramatic Connacht victory in France

Pat Lam praises young side as they keep their European hopes alive

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 14:28