Connacht overrun Benetton to notch first win

Andy Friend’s side bounce back from defeat to Scarlets

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

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

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

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

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

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

Connacht braced for choppy waters in ‘must-win’ Sale Sharks clash

Andy Friend makes sweeping changes to side narrowly defeated by Munster last week

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’

Leinster complete stupendous comeback against Connacht

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

Paddy Jackson to start against Connacht on Friday night

Connacht go into Challenge Cup encounter with four wins in a row in all competitions

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

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

In-form Connacht braced to dethrone Southern Kings

Tom Farrell expecting tough challenge from South African side with ‘dangerous runners’

Connacht and Leinster name strong teams for first interpro

Colby Fainga’a and Ultan Dillane return for Connacht, Sean O’Brien is on Leinster bench

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

Provincial fringe players lacking competitive rugby outlet

Celtic Cup has made some difference but meaningful fixtures are still limited for many

Kieran Marmion set to make Connacht return against ‘dangerous’ Zebre

Backs coach Carolan expects province to win but is wary of Italian side’s unpredictability

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’s Connacht farewell goes nicely off script

Captain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over Leinster

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

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

Connacht run out of road against Gloucester

Connacht lose out in thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final at the Sportsground

A potentially defining weekend for Irish sides in Europe

Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

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 make it four straights wins as Cheetahs are tamed

Home defence blunts the attacking prowess of South African visitors at the Sportsground

Bundee Aki rested for Connacht’s Challenge Cup opener

Coach Kieran Keane makes five changes for game against Oyonnax in Geneva

Tiernan O’Halloran is back as Connacht visit the champions

Kieran Keane: ‘We are going over to beat them obviously. We have put in place a plan’

Rory Scholes one of seven Connacht changes for Dragons trip

‘It’s going to be very difficult game for us and we’ve to make sure we build on last week’

Connacht should have too much in hand for Southern Kings

Visiting South Africans have yet to prove they will not be whipping boys of Pro14

Wasps come from 14 points down to beat Connacht

Kieran Keane’s team fade away after promising first half at Ricoh Arena

Pat Lam hoping Connacht find their form against Northampton

After poor season and embarrassing defeat to Munster, it’s winner takes all on Saturday

Muldoon to reach milestone as Connacht host Leinster

Pat Lam’s side seeks third win in row against Leinster on night Muldoon wins 300th cap

Connacht make 10 changes for Glasgow challenge

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

Connacht leave it late in Cardiff to keep European hopes alive

Pat Lam: ‘There’s a lot of rugby to play, we can still close that gap on the top six’

Johnny Sexton: Numbers game not stacking up for injured Ireland outhalf

Outhalf has completed just one match for Ireland and Leinster this season and five in the last 12 months

Connacht singing winter blues as squad is reduced to bare bones

Pro12’s form team Munster also weakened as they seek to retain lead at the top of table

Tom McCartney will give all to Connacht for three more years

New Zealand-born hooker accepts playing for Ireland could become a future reality

Connacht make four changes for Ulster with Bundee Aki out until February

Connacht injury crisis worsens with Kiwi centre to undergo surgery on injured ankle

Pat Lam refuses to attribute Connacht’s win to referee’s call

‘If he’d said no, we’d have a quick tap and go for the try – nothing at all to do with us’

Tom McCartney set for Ireland international status

The New Zealand-born hooker has signed a new three-year contract with Connacht

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