Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

Connacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDS

Leo Cullen and Leinster know Connacht can cause problems

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Connacht’s spirits high as they prepare to face down Cheetahs

Friend’s side firmly focused on completing a successful mission in South Africa

Paul Boyle seals the deal as Connacht claim bonus in South Africa

Connacht up to second spot in Conference B on back of pack’s performance

Connacht aim to rise to challenge and turn positives into points

Andy Friend reshuffles province for physical Champions Cup opener with Bordeaux

Connacht tap into feel-good factor to prepare for Bordeaux

Long overdue win in Belfast and stadium announcement have lifted spirits in Galway

Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

John Muldoon gets perfect send-off as Connacht demolish Leinster

Skipper enjoys fond farewell from Sportsground crowd on memorable day

Connacht will feel the heat as they chase points from Cheetahs

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Connacht aiming to get back on track in Treviso

Benetton without a host of players while visitors keen to make up for defeat to Zebre

Finlay Bealham set to earn his 100th cap for Connacht

Ireland prop says it is a ‘massive honour’ to join the elite group who have reached the milestone

‘A special one, bloody wonderful’ says Connacht boss Keane after Ulster rout

‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’

Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in Connacht

Green shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup games

Tadhg Furlong mixes fire with ice in trenches of the frontrow

24-year-old’s stock keeps rising with chance to prove himself further against huge Springboks

Connacht look to regain their rhythm against Munster

Announcement of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad will add spice to interprovincial clash

Improving Connacht aiming to maintain momentum

Worcester Warriors the Challenge Cup visitors to the Sportsground

Chastened Ulster can get back on track against Connacht

Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad

Connacht ‘champing at the bit’ for Glasgow match, says Kieran Keane

New coach downplays injury concerns and eager to capitalise on home advantage

Ronan O’Gara interview: ‘Joey Carbery has all the attributes’

Former Ireland outhalf is enjoying learning from Joe Schmidt as he shadows him on US tour

Gerry Thornley: Sloppy Leinster pay price for off-colour start

Handling errors prove province didn’t even bring a B game to semi-final defeat

Conor Murray named as players’ player of the year

Tadhg Furlong is also voted supporters’ player of the year by 'Irish Times' readers

What’s on, where to watch, where to go – your guide to the weekend’s sport

Masters in Augusta, Grand National at Aintree, and Dublin v Kerry take centre stage

Connacht eager to return to winning ways

Pat Lam’s side looking to back from successive defeats with a win against Edinburgh

Connacht make 10 changes for Glasgow challenge

‘All our games with Glasgow are challenging, particularly in Scotstoun where we’ve never won’

Connacht without Marnitz Boschoff after father’s death

Ultan Dillane has undergone surgery on his shoulder but still faces a spell on the sidelines

Odds are increasingly against Jared Payne return in Cardiff

Ulster player’s lack of match fitness a major issue as Ireland consider side to face Wales

Jared Payne faces race to be fit for Wales encounter

Ulster back suffered bruising in win over Treviso

Aki’s return a boost as Connacht chase third straight Pro12 win

Lam names Delahunt, Cannon and Fox-Matamua in starting 15 for trip to Treviso

Connacht have eyes on top six as Ireland contingent return

Bundee Aki expected back in next two weeks after successful ankle surgery

Connacht name team for ‘big challenge’ against Cardiff Blues

Niyi Adeolokun, Tiernan O’Halloran and Matt Healy form a menacing back three

Liam Toland: Bonus point in Rome now a requirement

Schmidt’s side must counterattack more effectively than they did at Murrayfield

Provinces face juggling act over busy Christmas period

Ireland players set to miss matches between Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster

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

Joe Schmidt’s options have never been so plentiful

Ireland coach used 39 players in November internationals, including nine debutants

James Tracy: ‘It was the longest, shortest day of my career’

Ireland debut is sweet for Newbridge native who played for Leinster under Joe Schmidt

Schmidt ready to make wholesale changes for Canada game

Garry Ringrose in line for debut with other uncapped players knocking on door

Jordi Murphy to miss rest of the season

Knee ligament damage will rule Murphy out for at least six months

Six uncapped players in extended 34-man Ireland squad for All Blacks Test

No place for either Mike Ross or Ian Madigan for trip to Chicago on November 5th

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt would be a hard act to follow

In context Ireland have a bright season under a very progressive coach

Joe Schmidt defends substitution tactics in Johannesburg loss

‘It’s never as simple as just putting players on and saying , oh, he’ll freshen things up’

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