Pat Lam’s men getting used to going back to the wellConnacht’s attention immediately turns to Pro12 and another huge derby against MunsterMon Apr 11 2016 - 00:10
A cruel twist for Connacht closes an epic encounterPat Lam’s side put in a pulsating performance in France but fall just short in a thrilling duelSat Apr 09 2016 - 22:49
Tom McCartney enjoying being part of Connacht crusadeFormer Auckland hooker was coached by Schmidt, Lam and Nucifora in New ZealandSat Apr 09 2016 - 08:00
Connacht face biggest challenge of memorable seasonPat Lam’s side travel to Grenoble with Challenge Cup home semi-final up for grabsFri Apr 08 2016 - 20:21
Connacht's John Muldoon taking no shortcutsConnacht captain symbolises the all-round improvement made by the provinceThu Apr 07 2016 - 07:04
Home European semi-final an enticing prize for Pat Lam and ConnachtCoach likely to recall Marmion, Heenan and Dillane for the Grenoble assignmentWed Apr 06 2016 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Improving Pro12 product a matter of urgencyCompetition inevitably suffers when compared to Top 14 and English PremiershipTue Apr 05 2016 - 07:45
Leinster ability to stand firm piles pressure on MunsterHome side’s defence prevails in a match low on skill and inventionSun Apr 03 2016 - 23:30
Munster walking on thin ice as Leinster close in on semisFoley’s men have Edinburgh breathing down necks in scramble for European Cup placeSun Apr 03 2016 - 22:13
Arch-rivals set up for high-stakes game to secure vital pointsLeinster look to league’s meanest defence to deny Munster crucial Pro12 victoryFri Apr 01 2016 - 23:00
Connacht may find it harder to break new ground against UlsterPat Lam’s league leaders have not left Belfast with a victory for more than 50 yearsFri Apr 01 2016 - 07:00
Andrew Trimble not interested in excuses for UlsterIreland winger says province can no longer afford to keep missing opportunitiesFri Apr 01 2016 - 07:00
Six Nations’ disciplinary system needs investigatingGlobal body quite right to summons Joe Marler for his offensive ‘gypsy boy’ commentTue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00
Pat Lam showing no signs of vertigo as Connacht keep risingPro12 leaders will be aiming for home semi-final in playoffs following Leinster winSun Mar 27 2016 - 21:56
Connacht’s unlikely journey gains momentum as Leinster hit brick wallPat Lam’s men show bravery in tackle and in attack to increase lead at top of Pro12Sun Mar 27 2016 - 21:38
Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off parkPat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at SportsgroundSun Mar 27 2016 - 21:14
Leinster can push Connacht off summit with late cavalry chargeLeo Cullen boasts a heavyweight bench and it may be enough to decide top-of-table clashSat Mar 26 2016 - 12:23
Matt Healy spreading his wings for ConnachtDubliner’s dedication to his craft has paid a healthy dividend under Pat LamFri Mar 25 2016 - 20:20
Tiernan O’Halloran and Connacht continue to live dreamLeinster coming to the Sportsground has brought a wave of optimism to the western provinceThu Mar 24 2016 - 05:15
Pat Lam excited by summit meeting with LeinsterThe Connacht coach highlighted importance of squad ahead of make-or-break runWed Mar 23 2016 - 05:00
Quinn Roux desperate to make mark after injury nightmareLock has relaunched his career in west after two unfulfilling seasons at LeinsterWed Mar 23 2016 - 01:00
Creditable Ireland finish in contest that lacked last year’s dramaSix Nations marked by fine finale as French post passionate performance that fell shortTue Mar 22 2016 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the TournamentOur rugby correspondent names the XV that impressed him most over last seven weeksMon Mar 21 2016 - 19:43
Schmidt and Ireland turn focus to Springbok challengeHead coach full of praise for his squad despite an at times difficult Six Nations seasonMon Mar 21 2016 - 05:00
Final flourish leaves Ireland in a better placeFrustrating campaign ends on a high as Schmidt’s side claim third place in tableMon Mar 21 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland finish Championship on a highJoe Schmidt’s team finish a disappointing Six Nations campaign with consecutive victoriesSun Mar 20 2016 - 12:32
Flower of Scotland beginning to bloom after too many false dawnsIreland are wary with the Scots seeking a third championship win in a row for the first time in 20 yearsSat Mar 19 2016 - 11:01
Focused Ireland can finish Six Nations campaign in styleScotland have shown real improvement but the suspicion is Ireland are still a better sideSat Mar 19 2016 - 01:40
Joe Schmidt to decide on his Ireland future this summerCoach will choose whether or not to extend his tenure after the tour to South AfricaFri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton wants extended Joe Schmidt eraIreland outhalf enjoys close relationship with coach and hopes he signs a new contractFri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00
Andrew Trimble wary of threat posed by a resurgent ScotlandStakes high with every reason for Ireland to finish campaign on a good noteThu Mar 17 2016 - 06:00
Rory Best injury to decide if Schmidt retains same XVCaptain is a doubt with a calf injury ahead of Ireland’s final match against ScotlandWed Mar 16 2016 - 20:20
Fast learner Josh van der Flier hitting the rucks early and often for IrelandLeinster flanker is flourishing in the step up to the Six Nations stageWed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
Minimum changes for Ireland but maximum respect for ScotlandHeightened threat of rejuvenated visitors a real challenge for home coaching teamWed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
Simon Zebo part of a new generation of ‘jokers in the pack’ fullbacksWorld Cup demonstrated depth of quality in a position where have more licence to roamTue Mar 15 2016 - 07:00
Leinster hope to welcome back Marty Moore and Dave KearneyLeo Cullen brings his side back to Glasgow for game that was postponed in NovemberMon Mar 14 2016 - 19:09
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt turns attention to finishing on highIreland will likely battle Scots for third place in Six Nations final standings next weekMon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Ireland run riot on Italians as offloads return to AvivaJoe Schmidt’s team ease to first win in this year’s Six Nations championshipSat Mar 12 2016 - 15:21
Real pressure on Ireland to deliver a victory over ItalySix Nations: Joe Schmidt’s men need to end a frustrating sequence of resultsSat Mar 12 2016 - 13:16
Conor Murray: Offering more than fringe benefitsIreland scrumhalf’s influence grows with every season as he eyes strong Six Nations finishSat Mar 12 2016 - 11:03
Joe Schmidt underscores need for Ireland to deliver against ItalyHead coach describes Six Nations championship as ‘frustrating and disappointing’Thu Mar 10 2016 - 23:30
Simon Zebo set to replace Rob Kearney at fullback against ItalyJared Payne and Robbie Henshaw are set to be reunited in midfield by Joe SchmidtThu Mar 10 2016 - 01:06
Mike Ross in full bloom as he reclaims his frontrow seat against ItalyIreland prop ready to re-engage with streetwise Italian pack in the Six NationsWed Mar 09 2016 - 23:30
Donnacha Ryan happy to take Ultan Dillane under his wingRising Ireland star hailed as ‘incredible’ player who has huge thirst for knowledgeWed Mar 09 2016 - 05:30
Victory over Italy in Six Nations vital for restoring self-beliefDoubts over Rob Kearney though Josh van der Flier and Ultan Dillane likely to featureWed Mar 09 2016 - 05:00
Thornley: Impressive Connacht confounding the scepticsPat Lam’s side remain firmly on course for European Champions Cup qualificationTue Mar 08 2016 - 10:05
Gerry Thornley: Ultan Dillane's breaking on throughThose who saw the lock play as a youth knew his Ireland debut would be impressiveSat Mar 05 2016 - 19:27
Stuart McCloskey: Best memory will be making that breakCentre enjoyed his Ireland debut despite nervousness about playing in TwickenhamWed Mar 02 2016 - 08:21
Dillane, Reddan and Ross likely to play for provincesRemainder of starting team set to rest before final two gamesWed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00
Jared Payne still on course for Italy despite sitting out trainingUlster player took part in fitness session as he returns from hamstring injuryTue Mar 01 2016 - 16:45
