Andy Friend already looking like a good find for Connacht

Head coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibility

Connacht announce Andy Friend as their new head coach

‘An experienced head coach with insight into northern and southern hemisphere rugby’

Willie Ruane confirms Kieran Keane’s ‘immediate’ departure

‘In conjunction with IRFU we will now begin the process of recruiting a new head coach’

Connacht captain John Muldoon to retire at end of season

Backrow has made more than 300 appearances for province he led to Pro 14 glory

Former Irish rugby international Neville Furlong dies at 49

Garryowen and Connacht player scored Ireland’s last four-point try on Test debut in New Zealand

Prop Ronan Loughney to leave Connacht after 12 years

Ulster announce contract extensions for four players

Connacht backs coach joining Pat Lam at Bristol

Conor McPhillips will take up a role as assistant coach at English Premiership side

Pat Lam hails Kieran Keane as ‘perfect choice’ for Connacht

‘He’s coming here to continue to drive the plan and he will fit in nicely’

Connacht announce Kieran Keane as new head coach

Former All Black signs three-year deal at the Sportsground ahead of 2017/18 season

Tom McCartney set for Ireland international status

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

Pat Lam tapped into spirit of west and conjured magic at Connacht

Province insist coach’s departure is end of nothing but fanbase cannot but feel bereft

Pat Lam: ‘Saying goodbye to Axel was key in my decision’

Departing Connacht coach described how managing the province has changed his life

Who will replace Pat Lam at Connacht?

Gerry Thornley looks at the possible contenders to replace Lam at Connacht coach

Front Up Rise Up extract: Connacht on the brink of history

Pro12 final is four days away and Pat Lam and co are plotting Leinster’s downfall

Gordon D'Arcy: Mental strength of provinces bodes well for Ireland

Refusal to give in and ability to win small battles will be key against All Blacks

Aki shuns lucrative offers for adventure out West with Connacht

Kiwi can become a key figure at the 2019 World Cup – for Ireland or Samoa

Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane commit futures to Connacht

Contract announcement was postponed due to the sudden death of Anthony Foley

Connacht sign Fijian international Naulia Dawai

‘I’m excited by the type of rugby being played, I hope I can come over and add something’

Connacht aim to keep their green shirts moving forward

Ambitious strategy outlines what province hopes to achieve over next four years

Connacht want 10,000 capacity home ground to be at Sportsground

Province’s chief executive Willie Ruane hopes decision can be made by end of the summer

Six rounds of Pro12 scheduled before Rugby World Cup final

Connacht give one-year extensions to four indigenous players

Again a tale of two halves as Connacht leave it too late

‘We ran out of time, but I’m really really proud of the effort’

Michael Swift returns as career comes to emotional end

Lock back from injury to honour his father and say goodbye to ‘special’ Connacht

Pat Lam signs three-year extension to Connacht deal

Coach will remain with province until summer of 2018 at least

Eric Elwood returns to Connacht as domestic manager

Former player and coach will look after development work from grassroots up with province

Connacht rugby chief Willie Ruane up for the challenge

Former player says high expectations ‘the way it should be’

Schmidt crucial in Bell recruitment

Connacht coach Pat Lam completes backroom team with backs coach Andre Bell

Connacht appoint Willie Ruane as new CEO

The Mayo native and former player takes up the post this summer

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