Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

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

Kieran Marmion is back in the Connacht team

Academy player Conor Fitzgerald starts at outhalf for Glasgow Warriors clash

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

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

Jack Carty’s late try earns Connacht a quarter-final trip to Sale

Andy Friend’s side get out of jail late on away to Bordeaux-Begles

Kieran Marmion set to make Connacht return against ‘dangerous’ Zebre

Backs coach Carolan expects province to win but is wary of Italian side’s unpredictability

Gerry Thornley: Kieran Keane didn’t get enough time with Connacht

Kiwi coach’s premature departure comes just as it seems his methods would bear fruit

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

John Muldoon leads Connacht for one last time against Leinster

Joey Carbery starts at 15 for the visitors while Leo Cullen names James Lowe on the wing

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

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

Duncan Weir comes in to steer Edinburgh past Connacht

Kieran Keane’s side now face playoff route if they are to qualify for Champions Cup

Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in Connacht

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

Connacht need a big performance to stop their recent slide

Province come into Challenge Cup clash with Brive after successive losses in the Pro14

Kieran Keane set for return to Italy to take on Zebre

Connacht coach was on All Blacks side in 1979 for their first international against Italy

Connacht’s new signing Pita Ahki could play against Cardiff

Former New Zealand Sevens player has arrived in Galway and is fit and ready to play

Kieran Keane thrilled as Connacht rise to the challenge

Coach believes that bonus-point win over Oyonnax is ‘momentum we were searching for’

Chastened Ulster can get back on track against Connacht

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

Marnitz Boshoff back in the fold for Connacht

Outhalf could feature in final home fame of the season against Scarlets

Leinster secure home semi-final after wild road trip win

Connacht live and die by the sword in an enthralling Sportsground contest

John Muldoon and Connacht braced for ‘huge task’

Captain’s decision to sign up for another year an ideal boost before Toulouse assignment

Connacht make four changes for Ulster with Bundee Aki out until February

Connacht injury crisis worsens with Kiwi centre to undergo surgery on injured ankle

Connacht’s never-say-die attitude comes up trumps yet again

Naulia Dawai scores last-gasp try with Jack Carty landing winning conversion

Connacht living on edge – but edge is where they like it

Pat Lam’s squad is depleted but with enough luck a famous victory is within their grasp

Marnitz Boshoff included in Connacht squad for Cardiff Blues

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

Connacht run the hell out of everything, including Toulouse

Thrilling Sportsground encounter sees Pat Lam’s side take down superpowers

Connacht set for toughest of tests in return to Champions Cup

Last year’s Pro12 winners will open their campaign against French giants Toulouse

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

Connacht without more frontliners for visit of Ulster

Hooker Tom McCartney, prop Denis Buckley and Ireland winger Matt Healy all sidelined

Connacht sweat over injuries ahead of Ulster clash

Key quartet forced off as Pat Lam’s champions pay high price for Edinburgh win

Champions Connacht get off the mark with Edinburgh win

Pat Lam’s side secure a bonus point as Pro 12 title defence finally gets off the ground

Connacht’s horror start continues with second big home defeat

Ospreys punish Pat Lam’s side late on to seal bonus point and top spot in table

Connacht’s potent brew continues to cast its spell

Pat Lam hails bond between Sportsground’s raucous crowd and his band of rising stars

Connacht reach the promised land

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

Connacht will have to respond when backs are against the wall

Glasgow have firepower but raw emotion could propel Lam’s men to Pro12 final

Pat Lam names XV for biggest game in Connacht’s history

Eoin McKeon the one new face to starting XV for season-defining Glasgow semi-final

Connacht welcome back star trio for crunch Glasgow game

Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki and Matt Healy all return to starting XV at Sportsground

Connacht seal Champions Cup slot in stunning fashion

Pat Lam’s side turn the tables on Munster for a second time in the Pro 12 this season

Pat Lam looks to tried and trusted methods against Munster

Connacht host Anthony Foley's side looking down from lofty heights of second

Robbie Henshaw switched back to fullback for Munster clash

Matt Healy resumes his role on the wing for key Pro 12 showdown at The Sportsground

Liam Toland: Connacht must have faith in gameplan

Pat Lam’s charges have the tactical nous to ask big questions of Grenoble on Saturday

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