Connacht off to strong start as they take down Bordeaux-Begles

Kyle Godwin scores two tries as hosts win Challenge Cup opener at the Sportground

Connacht aim to rise to challenge and turn positives into points

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Robin Copeland to make his Connacht debut against Scarlets

Bundee Aki is also included in the starting XV having come off the bench in Murrayfield

David Drumm guilty verdict: 87 days in court 19

Former Anglo chief executive seldom reacted during evidence

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

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

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

Paddy Considine: ‘I can’t remember the last big film I’ve seen that was any good’

Director talks about his new film, his 'crippling' Irlen syndrome and why Hollywood isn’t everything

Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Connacht see off Pat Lam’s Bristol in impressive fashion

Bumper crowd of 3,800 at the Sportsground for pre-season victory

Brumbies backrow Jarrad Butler becomes Connacht’s seventh signing

‘New set of challenges on the other side of the world is something I can’t wait to embrace’

Bernard Jackman named as new Dragons head coach

‘Bernard is ideal fit for the Dragons’ - Warren Gatland praises former Irish hooker

Home comforts to help Munster clip Ospreys’ wings

Returning Lions boost Welsh club’s chances but home side should triumph in semi-final

Francis Saili named in semi-final XV as departure announced

Ian Keatley and Jaco Taute both sign contract extensions as New Zealander departs

Munster young guns can keep fire burning for Erasmus

Calvin Nash and Peter McCabe come in for their starting debuts against Edinburgh

Ryan Mason conscious and communicating after surgery

Hull player suffered a fractured skull in clash of heads with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill

Connacht bring in three players to alleviate injury crisis

Pat Lam still lacks cover at outhalf and secondrow ahead of crucial clash with Zebre

Munster go back to the future to claim famous win over Maori All Blacks

Packed Thomond Park witnesses another stirring occasion as old school wins through

Depleted Munster squad face daunting task in Thomond Park

Maori All Blacks are effectively shadow New Zealand squad but still contain big threats

Munster aiming to extend proud Musgrave Park record

Anthony Foley makes four changes to side for important clash against Ospreys

Anthony Foley expecting Munster to step up to the challenge

Munster coach wants a traditional Thomond Park ‘welcome’ for visitors Leicester

Jono Gibbes signs three-year contract extension with Clermont Auvergne

Munster confirm the departure of 11 players ahead of the new season

Lansdowne crush Clontarf with five-try show at Castle Avenue

Mike Ruddock’s side in impressive showing to stay clear at top of table

Thibaut Courtois given all-clear to play on after head injury

Brain injury charity questioned concussion protocols after incident with Alexis Sanchez

FA finally grasping head injury issues

Baseline neurological tests as well as six day lay-offs are coming down the track

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