Michael Ala’alatoa relishing his new challenge with Leinster
Arrival of classy tight-head looks another shrewd bit of business by the province
Pat Lam signs a five-year contract extension with Bristol
Former Connacht boss commits long-term future to Ashton Gate and the Premiership
‘Huge disappointment’ for Pat Lam’s Bristol after semi-final collapse
Former Connacht head coach’s team throw away a 28-0 lead against Harlequins
Connacht’s basement buys are proving to be bargains
Andy Friend says province must shop at Aldi but their recruitment is looking to be astute
Champions Cup: Munster one step closer as Connacht’s dream fades
Lam enjoys winning return to Galway but van Graan is big winner of weekend
Champions Cup: Leinster look to have fared best in draw for new-look competition
Connacht will welcome Pat Lam’s Bristol and Simon Zebo’s Racing 92 to Galwa
Wasps given all clear for Premiership final after latest Covid-19 tests
Pat Lam’s Bristol had been on standby for Saturday’s showpiece against Exeter
Dan McFarland needs to shake off Ulster’s cobwebs
Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term
The Offload: In-form John Cooney must start against Scotland
Jacob Stockdale is unquestionably returning to his world class standards of 2018
The Offload: Wild geese finding that the grass isn’t always greener
Madigan struggling to make an impression at Bristol
Semi Radradra signing a statement of intent from Bristol
Pat Lam says Fiji wing’s move is evidence of fantastic work the Premiership club is doing
Pool A: Samoa compromised by low funding and a player drain
Pacific Islanders will present a physical threat but lack quality of previous sides
Brexit unlikely to halt march to Aviva for Ulster-Leinster tie
For many fans, Champions Cup quarter-finals will be bigger than UK leaving the EU
Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling loss
Leinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towel
Gerry Thornley: World awards cap Irish rugby’s greatest year
Schmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World Cup
Bundee Aki: ‘Whenever I put on that shirt I try and do the country proud’
Huge family support for centre on Australia tour – but getting tickets for them all will be tough
Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugby
Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition
Connacht set to confirm Keane's departure in the next day or two
Negotiations between the two parties expected to be finalised soon as New Zealander departs
Pat Lam aiming to turn Bristol into a Champions Cup team
Ex-Connacht coach is building a formidable side who are on way to returning to top flight
Connacht aim to bounce back in Northampton playoff
Dillane, Healy and Adeleokun in contention as Lam seeks response to heavy Munster defeat
Scarlets take advantage of scrappy Connacht to book semi-final spot
Welsh side gain bonus-point win in Galway and will travel to play Leinster or Munster
Connacht need to break new ground at Scotstoun
Pat Lam excited about possibility of extending winning streak by taking a first win at Warriors
Connacht backs coach joining Pat Lam at Bristol
Conor McPhillips will take up a role as assistant coach at English Premiership side
Pat Lam hails Kieran Keane as ‘perfect choice’ for Connacht
‘He’s coming here to continue to drive the plan and he will fit in nicely’
Gordon D’Arcy: Expect the unexpected from Ireland
Expect something new from Ireland and Joe Schmidt, something to ignite Ireland’s Six Nations
Internationals return for Connacht as Tom Farrell handed full debut
‘We’re very aware of where we are in this competition and what we need to do’
Pat Lam: ‘You miss out by two points, it’s a killer blow’
Connacht coach frustrated after side fail to make European quarter-finals
John Muldoon and Connacht braced for ‘huge task’
Captain’s decision to sign up for another year an ideal boost before Toulouse assignment
Ulster face being without Ruan Pienaar sooner than expected
Les Kiss has a shortage of players available at scrumhalf, outhalf and in the frontrow
Connacht’s Ultan Dillane ruled out for at least five weeks
No sign of an improvement in current injury crisis for coach Pat Lam
Munster’s next task is to replicate domestic form in Europe
Pro12 leaders enter crucial period of season with three Champions Cup matches in row
David Nucifora’s shuffling of deck has revealed some trump cards
IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit
Tom McCartney will give all to Connacht for three more years
New Zealand-born hooker accepts playing for Ireland could become a future reality
Pat Lam: Jack Carty resolve sums up ‘what Connacht people are all about’
Connacht outhalf has been at brunt of criticsm for missed kicks but he held his nerve
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
Dundalk's Stephen Kenny named Manager of the Year
Lilywhites manager has overseen a remarkable European campaign and league win
Bristol make Pat Lam an offer he can’t refuse
English club understood to have offered Lam a salary in the region of €750,000
Pat Lam to leave Connacht at end of season to take on new role at Bristol
Head coach led Connacht to the Pro12 title last year, in his third season at the helm
Robbie Keane named ‘International Person of the Year’
Davitt Walsh, who saved baby during Buncrana tragedy, also honoured at event
Connacht take Treviso apart in seven-try blitz
Pat Lam’s side had the bonus point win wrapped up by half time at the Sportsground
Connacht without big-name players for Treviso Pro12 encounter
Province boosted by return of quartet to compensate for trio of missing Ireland internationals
Extending Ruan Pienaar’s stay didn’t make sense for Irish rugby, says Nucifora
Developing indigenous talent is IRFU’s way of competing with bigger and wealthier rivals
Aki shuns lucrative offers for adventure out West with Connacht
Kiwi can become a key figure at the 2019 World Cup – for Ireland or Samoa
Pat Lam expecting a hot reception for Connacht in Parma
Italian club will be keen to put 82-14 hammering by Wasps firmly behind them
Connacht sign Fijian international Naulia Dawai
‘I’m excited by the type of rugby being played, I hope I can come over and add something’
Lam’s advice to young people: ‘Focus on what you believe in’
Connacht rugby team encourage Kinvara students to tackle their feelings
Country v provinces: who is really calling the shots in Irish rugby?
Putting the national team first is all about revenue, but the Pro12 suffers as a result
Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds
Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming
Points more important than performance, says Lam
Ahead of Scarlets clash, Connacht coach says both teams ‘desperate’
Pat Lam expects Connacht to turn season around in Italy
Injury-hit province yet to win this season but they have never been defeated by Zebre
Connacht braced for barrage from Glasgow Warriors
Pro12 champions no longer underdogs, but have been hit by early-season injury toll
Clifden Arts Festival to mark the months after 1916 Rising
Featured acts include theatre company Footsbarn and fiddler Colm Mac an Iomaire
Irish provinces given carrot of Pro12 final at Aviva Stadium
Leo Cullen expects congestion at the top of the table with up to nine real contenders
Pat Lam: Joe Schmidt should take time over Ireland decision
Connacht boss ready to try and retain Pro12 title with expectancy at an all-time high
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