The Irish Times

Uefa satisfied Benjamin Pavard treatment was in line with concussion protocol

French team doctor’s report says full back did not lose consciousness during Germany game

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 18:11

Brain charity calls decision to allow Pavard play on ‘sickening’

‘Uefa has to come out and immediately explain how it was allowed to happen’

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 13:55

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

Niyi Adeolokun and Tom McCartney among Connacht departures

Province announce a number of players leaving the Sportsground including Eoin McKeon

Fri May 29 2020 - 13:00

Jack Carty at fullback for Connacht’s clash with Gloucester

Conor Fitzgerald and Caolin Blade renew their halfback partnership for crucial match

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 12:58

Toulouse to test Connacht’s never-say-die attitude

Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 18:13

Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finals

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Sat May 04 2019 - 20:10

Munster make advances but come up short of their objectives

Away clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-final

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 06:00

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 12:20

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 12:14

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 22:19

Paddy Jackson to start against Connacht on Friday night

Connacht go into Challenge Cup encounter with four wins in a row in all competitions

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:43

Connacht make wholesale changes for the visit of Perpignan

Friend’s squad in confident mood following the successive victories in South Africa

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:30

In-form Connacht braced to dethrone Southern Kings

Tom Farrell expecting tough challenge from South African side with ‘dangerous runners’

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:37

Connacht off to strong start as they take down Bordeaux-Begles

Kyle Godwin scores two tries as hosts win Challenge Cup opener at the Sportground

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 18:11

Connacht aim to rise to challenge and turn positives into points

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00

Robin Copeland to make his Connacht debut against Scarlets

Bundee Aki is also included in the starting XV having come off the bench in Murrayfield

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 12:33

David Drumm guilty verdict: 87 days in court 19

Former Anglo chief executive seldom reacted during evidence

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 16:54

Connacht mark a special day in style with win over Leinster

John Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivals

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 01:00

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

Jimmy Duffy: ‘We are looking for continuous improvement and that is the driving factor’

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 12:51

Paddy Considine: ‘I can’t remember the last big film I’ve seen that was any good’

Director talks about his new film, his 'crippling' Irlen syndrome and why Hollywood isn’t everything

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 06:30

Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 07:00

Connacht see off Pat Lam’s Bristol in impressive fashion

Bumper crowd of 3,800 at the Sportsground for pre-season victory

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 19:18

Brumbies backrow Jarrad Butler becomes Connacht’s seventh signing

‘New set of challenges on the other side of the world is something I can’t wait to embrace’

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 15:30

Bernard Jackman named as new Dragons head coach

‘Bernard is ideal fit for the Dragons’ - Warren Gatland praises former Irish hooker

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 17:17

Home comforts to help Munster clip Ospreys’ wings

Returning Lions boost Welsh club’s chances but home side should triumph in semi-final

Sat May 20 2017 - 07:00

Francis Saili named in semi-final XV as departure announced

Ian Keatley and Jaco Taute both sign contract extensions as New Zealander departs

Fri May 19 2017 - 11:54

Munster young guns can keep fire burning for Erasmus

Calvin Nash and Peter McCabe come in for their starting debuts against Edinburgh

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 01:01

Ryan Mason conscious and communicating after surgery

Hull player suffered a fractured skull in clash of heads with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 17:14

Connacht bring in three players to alleviate injury crisis

Pat Lam still lacks cover at outhalf and secondrow ahead of crucial clash with Zebre

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 22:45

Munster go back to the future to claim famous win over Maori All Blacks

Packed Thomond Park witnesses another stirring occasion as old school wins through

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 22:11

Depleted Munster squad face daunting task in Thomond Park

Maori All Blacks are effectively shadow New Zealand squad but still contain big threats

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00

Munster aiming to extend proud Musgrave Park record

Anthony Foley makes four changes to side for important clash against Ospreys

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00