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

The Pro14’s one constant is back on board for three more years

In total TG4 will have 28 live games, including the final, for free-to-air coverage

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 12:06

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

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

Shortlists revealed for Rugby Players Ireland awards

Rob Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong, CJ Stander, Conor Murray vie for Player’s player gong

Wed May 03 2017 - 14:41

Hassanein and players’ union opposed to condensed Six Nations

Incoming CEO of IRPA says players must be at forefront of decision-making in the game

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 01:00

Prop Ronan Loughney to leave Connacht after 12 years

Ulster announce contract extensions for four players

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 15:12

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

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

John Muldoon puts pen to paper on new Connacht deal

Meanwhile, injury crisis seems to be easing with a number of players back in training

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 13:21

Tom McCartney will give all to Connacht for three more years

New Zealand-born hooker accepts playing for Ireland could become a future reality

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 01:00

Marnitz Boshoff included in Connacht squad for Cardiff Blues

Springbok outhalf could make his provincial bow at Sportsground on Friday night

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 13:01

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

Pat Lam names Connacht side to begin Pro 12 title defence

Cian Kelleher and Eoin Griffin among new faces for Glasgow Warriors opener

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 12:35

Veteran Andrew Browne stresses need for Connacht to build on Pro 12 triumph

‘We talked about keeping our heads, do the same thing we’ve done all season’

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:00

Old dog Ronan Loughney relishing new tricks under Pat Lam

Frontrow says enduring the many fallow days with Connacht has only served to make this season sweeter

Sat May 28 2016 - 07:00

Liam Toland: Connacht could be on brink of doing Irish rugby a huge favour

Leinster’s big strength going into Pro12 showpiece is that they know how to win

Fri May 27 2016 - 10:34

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

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

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

Outstanding CJ Stander does the double at annual Irupa Awards

Ronan O’Gara is inducted into Hall of Fame while Sene Naoupu scoops women’s award

Thu May 05 2016 - 00:01

Connacht’s chance of home semi-final suffers after last-gasp defeat

Jayden Hayward’s late penalty sees Treviso move off bottom of table

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 21:45

Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights

Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:50

Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off park

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 21:14

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

Ringrose set for central role as Leinster host Connacht

Likes of experienced Bundee Aki set to test young prospect’s mettle during RDS meeting

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00

Depleted Connacht facing a difficult assignment

Pat Lam’s squad without 20-first team players as they head to Newcastle

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00

Connacht appeal to add two backs to squad is turned down

Pat Lam may only have 21 players to call on for return game against Newcastle

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 18:43

Robbie Henshaw out for six weeks with hand injury

Ireland centre fractured bone in final moments of Connacht’s win over Munster

Tue Dec 01 2015 - 01:00

Connacht met with warm hospitality ahead of cold war as west meets east

Challenge Cup - Historic match sees Europe’s most eastern and western sides collide

Fri Nov 13 2015 - 23:41

Siberia and Enisei-STM are real challenges for Connacht

Coach Pat Lam set to use all his reserves for difficult eastern task

Fri Nov 13 2015 - 01:00

Rugby authorities must hold referees accountable for blunders

Connacht paranoia over getting sharp end of stick was certainly bolstered at Kingsholm

Tue May 26 2015 - 07:45