Connacht sense a big opportunity to tame the Tigers

High-flying Leicester make their first visit to the formidable Sportsground for key clash

Bundee Aki’s try sees Connacht edge tempestuous clash with Munster

Both sides have players sent to the bin as Andy Friend’s hosts show resilience to win

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Leinster hoping decision to award Montpellier victory can be revisited

Cullen says most teams would prefer if games were played rather than decided on a rules basis

Connacht sweating over Jack Carty’s fitness ahead of Munster clash

Andy Friend: ‘the form he is in at the moment, you’d love to have him involved’

Connacht face huge task against Tigers side enjoying purple patch

English side on 12-game winning streak ahead of Sunday’s clash

Connacht dominate Stade Francais to kick off European campaign in style

Bonus point win comes with six tries and a rock solid defence in a famous Galway win

Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow start

Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS

Connacht supply the fireworks on memorable night at the Aviva

Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Ben O’Donnell returns to Connacht XV to host the Dragons

Matthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s team

Connacht left with nothing but the blues yet again in Cardiff

Kieran Marmion goes over for two tries in disappointing showing from Andy Friend’s side

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Connacht finish season on a high as they end Ospreys’ Rainbow Cup ambitions

Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Gerry Thornley: repercussions of captain’s challenge need to be considered

While red card replacement should be scrapped jury remains out on challenge trial

Connacht target rare win across the water to secure European quarter-final spot

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Connacht give up 21-point half time lead as Scarlets claim Champions Cup spot

Andy Friend’s side lose out on chance of first win at Parc y Scarlets

Edinburgh stun Connacht in final play at a sodden Sportsground

Nathan Chamberlain crosses at the last to deny Andy Friend’s side a hard-fought win

Connacht mix things up for visit of Edinburgh

Cian Prendergast and centre Sean O’Brien are both handed their first starts

Ospreys come from behind as Connacht’s home woes continue

Andy Friend’s side lose a fourth-consecutive fixture in Galway as Rhys Webb impresses

Bundee Aki’s Connacht return could come against Ospreys on Sunday

Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury

Connacht to play waiting game on Bundee Aki’s fitness for Munster clash

Ireland centre missed two derbies with knee injury but could return at Sportsground

Pat Lam makes a triumphant return to the Sportsground

Yellow card to Bundee Aki proves key as Bristol beat Connacht in Champions Cup

Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match time

Italians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face Wales

Ireland grind their way to grisly win over Georgia

Andy Farrell’s side only score three points in the second-half of Autumn Nations Cup clash

Andy Farrell to delve deeper into Irish squad for team to play Georgia

Chance to give Stockdale another run at fullback and Burns first Test start at outhalf

No further players to be called up to Ireland squad to face Georgia

The likes of Shane Daly, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane are set to get their chance

Hard work pays off for Roux as he gets the call to face England

‘Real big thing with Quinn is that he has really taken development into his own hands’

Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny given first starts for Connacht

Coach Andy Friend says province well primed for Pro14 clash with Scarlets

How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?

Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament

‘I am who I am’ – Johnny Sexton apologises for reaction in Paris

James Lowe and Billy Burns among Andy Farrell’s squad for Autumn Nations Cup

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s old issue of lack of strength in depth rears its head again

Andy Farrell deserves time and help from the provinces in remodelling international team

Connacht set to get international boost for trip to Rodney Parade

A number of Ireland players in line to return for game against the Dragons

Gibson-Park, Earls and Kelleher all in race to make Ireland’s French finale

John Cooney called in as scrumhalf cover; Earls likely to take 23 jersey in Paris if fit

Connacht coping with Covid case and injuries ahead of trip to Edinburgh

Coach Andy Friend targets his first away win against Scottish side

Aki, Ringrose and Henshaw: Brian O’Driscoll has his say on Ireland’s midfield riddle

Ireland great says Andy Farrell should keep the faith with Conor Murray against Italy

The Offload: Inspired John Cooney bounces back from the lows

Rule changes for women’s clubs might provide a glimpse into the future of the game

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