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

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Friend’s side firmly focused on completing a successful mission in South Africa

Connacht up to second spot in Conference B on back of pack’s performance

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Long overdue win in Belfast and stadium announcement have lifted spirits in Galway

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Skipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable day

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Benetton without a host of players while visitors keen to make up for defeat to Zebre

Ireland prop says it is a ‘massive honour’ to join the elite group who have reached the milestone

‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’

Green shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup games

24-year-old’s stock keeps rising with chance to prove himself further against huge Springboks

Announcement of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad will add spice to interprovincial clash

Worcester Warriors the Challenge Cup visitors to the Sportsground

Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad

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

Former Ireland outhalf is enjoying learning from Joe Schmidt as he shadows him on US tour

Handling errors prove province didn’t even bring a B game to semi-final defeat