Grand Slam-chasing France ready to stake their claim as nation’s greatest
Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade
Sporting Upsets: Connacht’s greatest day as they claim title glory
Pat Lam’s charges completed unlikely Pro12 triumph on memorable day in Murrayfield
Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion
Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle
France targeting Ronan O’Gara for coaching role
Media reports in France also claim Paul O’Connell is set to leave Stade Francais
Geordan Murphy made permanent Leicester head coach
Former Irish fullback has said club is at ‘their lowest ebb’ after run of eight straight defeats
Dave Ellis singing the Blues after golden spell at Connacht
A nomadic lifestyle has seen skills coach pitch up in Auckland after Galway glory
Gerry Thornley: Sloppy Leinster pay price for off-colour start
Handling errors prove province didn’t even bring a B game to semi-final defeat
Jack Carty’s back for Connacht and aiming for bigger things
After recovering from horrific injury the outhalf is excited about future with province and Ireland
Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces
Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides
Independent pitchside doctors may be introduced in Champions Cup
EPCR director general Vincent Gaillard hoping new measures will be in place for knockout stages
Gerry Thornley: What does future hold for all-conquering Connacht?
Pro12 win may not be repeated but province already setting high targets for next season
Pat Lam: Glass still half full for Connacht
Pat Lam believes his side are in a ?wonderful position at this stage of the season?
Matt Healy spreading his wings for Connacht
Dubliner’s dedication to his craft has paid a healthy dividend under Pat Lam
Call for parties to be pressed on constitutional rights
Michael Farrell says better protection for cultural, economic and social rights needed
Drug dealer died of heart attack in prison cell, inquest hears
John Branagan (50) found dead in Wheatfield jail in 2013
Connacht look to Matt Healy’s pace in final push for qualification
Pat Lam’s team can progress to Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a victory in France
Pat Lam hails Connacht’s best performance of the season against Munster
Connacht coach say he is extremely proud as it was a game they had to win
Andre Bell joins coaching ticket at Connacht
Former Wellington coach will look after backs and kicking under Pat Lam
Atlantic Philanthropies’ $1.1bn is ‘drop in ocean’ next to what State can invest
Vulnerable are being pushed away from central decision-making, says foundation member
Lam disappointed by Connacht’s missed opportunities
Lack of clinical execution costs his side dear as injury toll continues to mount
New Connacht coach Pat Lam forced to plan with limited budget
‘The best thing I did was come for the last month of last season to be a fly on the wall. I spent some time with the academy and saw Nigel Carolan, Jimmy Duffy and Cory Brown in action with the young guys’
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