Connacht target rare win across the water to secure European quarter-final spot

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Decawave investors step in to back TCD spinout Danalto

Company is chaired by co-founder of Decawave, which was sold for $400m last year

Bundee Aki’s Connacht return could come against Ospreys on Sunday

Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury

‘I was kinda lost’ - Tom Daly on the call that changed everything

Centre owes a debt to Lansdowne and Mike Ruddock, after finding his feet out west

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can

Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

Friend impressed with Arnold’s hunger as Connacht prepare for restart

‘He is still hungry and wants to put on the Ireland jersey’

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Champions Cup: Kick-off times, TV details, team news and more

Three of the four Irish sides could still be involved come the knockout stages in April

Connacht and Friend turn their minds to Gloucester test

Coach looking for big improvement following patchy display against Southern Kings

Connacht coach Friend ‘really proud of our performance’

‘If you look at the 32-17 scoreline it looks like a one-sided game but it certainly wasn’t’

Toulouse break away from Connacht’s tight grip to claim bonus-point win

Four-time champions score two tries in final quarter to end Connacht’s challenge in France

Toulouse to test Connacht’s never-say-die attitude

Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield

Connacht and Leinster welcome back Ireland stars

Bundee Aki is named on the bench for hosts while Robbie Henshaw starts in Galway

Aki and Carty set for Connacht returns against Leinster on Friday

Coach Andy Friend delighted with contract extensions for Connacht trio

Connacht face strength-in-depth test against Ospreys

Pro14 preview: Saturday – Ospreys v Connacht, Liberty Stadium 5.15pm, TV: TG4, Premier Sports 1

Andy Friend hopeful Kieran Marmion will stay at Connacht

Scrumhalf linked with a move to Saracens after missing out on World Cup selection

Injuries force Connacht to make changes as they face unbeaten Cheetahs

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

Rugby Statistics: can Stuart McCloskey make the leap to Test level?

Ulster centre has been outstanding, but he needs to convince Joe Schmidt

Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finals

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Gerry Thornley: Big farewell beckons for Best and Cave

Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter

Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Connacht book Ulster quarter-final and return to Europe’s top table

Andy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the Sportsground

Bundee Aki returns to Connacht side for key Cardiff clash

Andy Friend’s side will qualify for Champions Cup and Pro14 play-offs with victory

Setback for Connacht as Quinn Roux ruled out of crunch Cardiff clash

Tom Farrell and Bundee Aki in line to play as province chase Champions Cup place

Connacht taking no chances against in-form Benetton

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Carty, Marmion and Dillane all back in Connacht squad

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

Seán Cronin omitted from 37-man Ireland squad

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

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

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’

Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Kieran Marmion returns to action as Connacht hold off Cheetahs

International scrumhalf plays final quarter of entertaining encounter in Galway

Kieran Marmion returns as Irish contingent named in Connacht XV

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Gerry Thornley: Soul searching needed in England after European failings

Strength of Irish provinces bodes well with the start of the Six Nations fast approaching

Jack Carty’s late try earns Connacht a quarter-final trip to Sale

Andy Friend’s side get out of jail late on away to Bordeaux-Begles

Gerry Thornley: Connacht the big winners in Six Nations squad

Schmidt embraces green energy with Jack Carty, Tom Farrell and Caolin Blade selected

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