Pat Lam on Connacht putting it up to Toulouse and Europe’s hardest scrum

Under Lam, Connacht have thrived on less, decisively displayed last week

Gerry Thornley: Rugby should be alarmed as concussion issue hits crossroads

Canadian lock Jamie Cudmore is taking legal action against former club Clermont Auvergne

The rugby review: Five things we learned from the weekend

Neutral officials would benefit European rugby, Ireland heavyweights make return

Seán O’Brien aiming to return for Ireland's autumn series

Flanker erring on side of caution as he recovers from hamstring injury

Concussion forces Connacht prop Nathan White to retire

‘It’s disappointing to finish up this way, but I feel that I can look back with a lot of pride’

Connacht braced for barrage from Glasgow Warriors

Pro12 champions no longer underdogs, but have been hit by early-season injury toll

Tommy O’Donnell the surprise omission for South Africa

Joe Schmidt names uncapped forwards Quinn Roux and Sean Reidy in 32-man squad

Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final

‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat Lam

Mixed fortunes for Connacht frontrow ahead of Glasgow semi

Finlay Bealham and Rodney Ah You both fit but Denis Buckley out for rest of the season

Cian Kelleher will be in ‘shop window’ at Connacht

Pat Lam welcomes return of Bundee Aki for game against Glasgow in last round of Pro12

Girvan Dempsey: Sean O’Brien and Marty Moore close to return

Lam likely to be without Buckley for rest of season after prop fractures ankle

Pat Lam: Glass still half full for Connacht

Pat Lam believes his side are in a ?wonderful position at this stage of the season?

Tom McCartney enjoying being part of Connacht crusade

Former Auckland hooker was coached by Schmidt, Lam and Nucifora in New Zealand

Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights

Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash

Leinster and Connacht assess injuries after attritional derby

With two interprovincial clashes this weekend, every player wants a piece of the action

Nathan White a doubt for Connacht’s trip to Ulster

The Irish prop suffered a concussion in Saturday’s win over Leinster at Sportsground

Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off park

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Pat Lam excited by summit meeting with Leinster

The Connacht coach highlighted importance of squad ahead of make-or-break run

Finlay Bealham: ‘We just all looked at each other and had a big smile’

Prop enjoys making his debut with his Connacht team mates in heavy Italy win

Finlay Bealham in line for Ireland debut after Cian Healy ruled out

The Leinster prop has been left out for Italy game after picking up a mild hamstring strain

Pat Lam makes four changes as Connacht look to stretch lead

Nathan White and Kieran Marmion return to starting line-up for Edinburgh Pro 12 trip

Leinster injury doubts over Tadhg Furlong and Garry Ringrose

Prop’s potential return to Joe Schmidt’s Six Nations squad now in jeopardy

Even careless play must be dealt with for safety of all players

Mike Brown’s kicks to Conor Murray’s face could still have caused serious injury

Ultan Dillane likely to return for Connacht after Ireland debut

Pat Lam also hopes Nathan White will be available for Pro12 clash with Edinburgh

Game of throwns as Ireland miss multiple chances

Ireland work hard in defence, but fail to stop tries from Anthony Watson and Mike Brown

Gerry Thornley: England’s power wears down brave Ireland

Eddie Jones’s side remain on course for Grand Slam after bruising win at Twickenham

Ospreys present formidable opposition to Connacht

In-form welsh side travel to Galway looking to stay on their push up Pro12 table

Ireland v Wales: Zebo, Stander and O’Donnell to start

Injuries force Joe Schmidt’s hand as he names side for Sunday’s clash in Dublin

Bundee Aki interview: ‘I’m a different person with that jersey on’

Connacht’s Kiwi centre is feeling at home in the west and could play for Ireland in 2017

Johnny Sexton did not fail first two Head Injury Assessments

IRFU says Robbie Henshaw suffered no ill-effects after playing for Connacht

Gerry Thornley: Cards must cut Ulster’s way in Champions Cup

Les Kiss’s side need bonus point against Oyonnax – and then favours elsewhere

New Ireland captain Rory Best has a tough act to follow

Ulster man assumes the mantle left by likes of Paul O’Connell and Brian O’Driscoll

Leinster strive to keep hold of Marty Moore

Discussions are continuing on a daily basis and legal advice is now being taken

Leinster’s Fergus McFadden receives three week ban

The winger was adjudged to have stamped and trampled on Connacht’s Nathan White

CJ Stander and Garry Ringrose among new faces at Ireland camp

Johnny Sexton, Seán O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip all contenders for captaincy

Ringrose set for central role as Leinster host Connacht

Likes of experienced Bundee Aki set to test young prospect’s mettle during RDS meeting

Connacht’s Nathan White eyes prosperous start to year in RDS

Pat Lam’s team visit Leinster in Pro12 looking to chalk up a rare win in the capital

Pat Lam fields inexperienced Connacht side for Newcastle clash

Lam currently without 18 players ahead of Challenge Cup fixture at the Sportsground

Connacht refocused after Siberian saga

Pat Lam’s side take on Brive not having lost at home to French side since 2008

Henshaw and White return to strengthen in-form Connacht

Benetton Treviso facing a tough task at the Sportsground

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