Carty, Marmion and Dillane all back in Connacht squad

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to crash Welsh Grand Slam party

Tadhg Beirne to make Six Nations debut while O’Brien and Kearney return

Seán O'Brien to be omitted as Schmidt rings changes for France

Van der Flier’s return at open side to be one of six changes from the pack in Rome

Seán Cronin omitted from 37-man Ireland squad

CJ Stander, Garry Ringrose and Kieran Marmion return for French visit

Gordon D’Arcy: Absence of a proper global calendar the root of world rugby’s problems

So many difficulties to address before a World League should even be considered

Connacht run in six tries to rout Ospreys at Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

Joe Schmidt: 2007 comparisons ‘couldn’t be more irrelevant ’

Ireland coach says Sexton will train fully next week with Carbery to return on Wednesday

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’

Rugby stats: sequence of fixtures has let Wales rotate and build

Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan

Ireland pull it out of the fire to avoid leaving Rome in ruins

Joe Schmidt’s side limp home with bonus point after poor performance at the Stadio Olimpico

Beirne shines after ‘mad dash’ with Munster

Second row now hoping for Six Nations debut after last minute Munster cameo

Seán Cronin among four changes to Ireland team

Roscommon native Jack Carty named on the Ireland bench with Joey Carbery ruled out

Seán Cronin in line for long awaited first Six Nations start in Rome

Joe Schmidt expected to make changes in pack for meeting with Italy

Quinn Roux more at home than ever in the Ireland set-up

Now an Irish citizen, South African enjoying his time with Connacht and his life in Galway

Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Devin Toner ruled out for two months after ankle surgery

Secondrow will miss the rest of the Six Nations and possibly Champions Cup quarter-final

Liam Toland: Ireland must be more ruthless in the scrum to beat Scotland

Chances were missed to disrupt English backline threat, especially in the 65th minute

Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's Ireland

With injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limit

Rob Kearney set to be among four Ireland changes for Murrayfield

Robbie Henshaw to return to centre, Seán O’Brien and Jack Conan in backrow

Gerry Thornley: Henshaw deserves another game at fullback

There are issues to address after England defeat, but this Irish side deserves our faith

Five things we learned: Ireland outplayed in kicking game

Eddie Jones’ England come out on top in aerial duels as defending champions beaten

Six Nations: Ireland v England - all you need to know

Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations crown against the old enemy at the Aviva

Robbie Henshaw named at 15 in Ireland’s team to face England

No place for Rob Kearney or Jack McGrath on the bench for Six Nations opener

Tiernan O’Halloran returns for Challenge Cup clash with Sale

‘We are alive in two competitions and want to reach the knock out stages in both’

Connacht determined to return to winning ways against Ulster

After being pipped by Leinster, Friend’s side targeting a notable double

Connacht and Ulster make four changes apiece for Sportsground showdown

Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss

Connacht master the conditions on a wild old day out west

Andy Friend’s side see off Perpignan and the weather to notch up fourth-straight victory

Connacht make wholesale changes for the visit of Perpignan

Friend’s squad in confident mood following the successive victories in South Africa

A few Irish issues resolved but others remain ahead of All Blacks

Seán O’Brien ruled out with injury while Connor Murray return highly unlikely

Greg Feek confirms Conor Murray is not in Ireland camp

Rob Kearney won’t play at weekend against Pumas but may return against All Blacks

Chicago could be another important staging post in Carbery's career

Absences mean Rhys Ruddock would seem a likely candidate to lead Ireland against Italy

Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys trip

All four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in Bridgend

Connacht aim to rise to challenge and turn positives into points

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Dan Leavy and Garry Ringrose back to face Australia

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt set to make eight changes for second test

Joey Carbery gets the nod at 10 for opener in Australia

Joe Schmidt names his Irish team for Saturday’s 11am (Irish time) kick-off in Brisbane

Joe Schmidt set to name strong squad for mission down under

Tadhg Beirne and John Cooney among those likely to be selected for Australia tour

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 gets perfect send-off as Connacht demolish Leinster

Skipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable day

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

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

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