Connacht Rugby season preview: Good start essential if Friend’s men are to reach their goal
Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again
Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again
Former Munster back ‘heartbroken’ after knee injury forces him to hang up boots
A number of Ireland players in line to return for game against the Dragons
Andy Friend’s new-look side out to make their own statement on Sunday
Three of the four Irish sides could still be involved come the knockout stages in April
Kieran Marmion and Tom Farrell set to return as attention turns to Pro 14
Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors
James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS
Disciplined away performance earns Johann van Graan’s side the points in Galway
Black Friday promotion has understandably sparked frustration in Dublin
Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield
Fitzgerald penalty earns Friend’s side a deeply satisfying win over Montpellier
Music business opens new store in Dublin’s Jervis Shopping Centre
Leo Cullen’s side had bonus point wrapped up inside half an hour in Galway
Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left
New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs
The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday
Sales surpass €13m as record shop chain takes outlet count up to 16 with more due
Walt Disney aimed the film at Americans with ‘shamrocks in their eyes’. He missed
Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet
Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter
Away clash with Leinster looms again if Benetton are overcome in quarter-final
Johann Van Graan’s strong side includes 11 who lined out against Saracens last week
The winger sustained a broken leg and dislocated ankle against Treviso two years
Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification
Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)
‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’
Andy Friend’s side suffer setback in bid to narrow gap on Scottish side
Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing
International scrumhalf plays final quarter of entertaining encounter in Galway
Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs
Victory over Munster would complete a positive period for Friend’s in-form squad
Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss
Retailer will have 19 outlets to complement online business
Friday night’s friendly the first fixture to be held on Musgrave Park’s new 3G pitch
Entertainment chain records €12m turnover as super-fans chase ‘more tangible’ format
Encouraging display, albeit in defeat, to Leinster shows van Graan’s side not far away
Injury to James Cronin is the only downside to Munster's bonus-point victory
Johann van Graan’s side run in six tries; prop James Cronin suffers injury setback
‘When you play away from home and you’re 19-0 down, you can’t be expected to win’
Welsh side score three tries in eight first-half minutes at the Arms Park
Ireland winger commits future to Thomond Park until at least 2020
Ulster Bank League round-up: Terenure edge out Cork Con in 10-try thriller
Golden Discs turns to profit in 2016 after a €466,000 loss in 2015
Three-year partnership will make brand the Republic’s largest home-entertainment retailer
Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12
In-form UCD sweep Garryowen aside in 45-19 bonus point triumph at the Belfield Bowl
Heineken Cup-winning captain admits recent losing streak was hugely frustrating
Lansdowne suffer third defeat in four league games at the hands of UCD
Scarlets go clear at top of Pro 12 as they secure win with last kick
Top of the table clash sees former Leinster flanker Jordan Coghlan make first start
Replacement scores try with last play of game to keep up unbeaten start
Michael Bent and Gordon D’Arcy among those in action for Leinster against Moseley
U20 coach Nigel Carolan predicts big things from current crop of players
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