Rhys Marshall brings value to Munster on and off the pitch
‘It doesn’t get much bigger than a home game against Toulon’ says New Zealand-born hooker
Ruan Pienaar’s enforced departure hits so many wrong notes
In essence, gifted South African has been treated as a mere commodity by the IRFU
Declan Fitzpatrick retires due to series of concussions
Ulster prop leaves game on medical advice having won seven caps for Ireland
On-loan Roux available for Connacht to face Leinster
Leinster ensure John Cooney not available to Connacht coach Pat Lam
Leinster pair Roux and Cooney go on loan to Connacht
Secondrow and scrumhalf head west to boost Pat Lam’s resources
Connacht secondrow Craig Clarke announces his retirement
Thirty-year-old New Zealander sustained 10 concussions in a 22-month period
Schmidt crucial in Bell recruitment
Connacht coach Pat Lam completes backroom team with backs coach Andre Bell
Muliaina signing a bold statement of intent
It is a marquee signing at a time when when the privately-backed big French and English clubs are moving into a different financial sphere
Michael Swift signs new one-year contract to remain at Connacht
Pro 12’s most capped player to continue for a 15th season
Connacht captain Craig Clarke’s career hanging in the balance as he faces a crucial scan
Team-mate Kyle Tonetti forced to retire due to injury
Craig Clarke ruled out indefinitely with concussion
Connacht captain suffered his 10th concussion in 22 months against Saracens
Rory Best to make 150th Ulster appearance against Leicester
Prop Callum Black to make his competition debut in Pool 5 decider at Welford Road
Connacht sure to keep the good vibes going against Zebre
Pat Lam’s side have an impressive record against the Italians
Van den Heever to make home debut for Munster against Scarlets
Hooker Duncan Casey earns first competitive start for province
Connacht must regroup and prepare for less glamorous fixtures
Captain Craig Clarke thrilled by level of support for visit of Toulouse
The real Toulouse turn up at The Sportsground and make amends
Debilitating virus ensures Connacht are no match for French opponents
Connacht need to be at full throttle as Toulouse look for revenge
Timing could hardly be worse as flu hits squad
Pat Lam bolsters Connacht pack ahead of Toulouse visit
Connacht determined not to let standards slip after win in France last weekend
Conquering Connacht produce one of the great Heineken Cup upsets
Lam’s minnows become Pool 3 sharks and four-time champions are all at sea
Connacht stun Toulouse to claim famous win
Pat Lam’s side send shockwaves around European rugby with 16-14 win
Leinster get the benefit of the doubt to emerge with hard-fought victory
Slew of contentious refereeing decisions leave Connacht empty-handed
Leinster take advantage late on as cards cost Connacht
Penalty try winner comes after Pat Lam’s side reduced to 13 men
Parks guides Connacht to impressive away win over Zebre
Former Scottish international kicks 23 points in an assured display by the visitors in Parma
Connacht hope to hobble to victory over Zebre in Italy
Injuries mount for Pat Lam’s side but they should still have enough for the home side
Wounded Connacht ready to front up against Saracens
Rodney Ah You to start in frontrow, prop JP Cooney in line to make debut in Heineken Cup
Trimble replaces injured Bowe for trip to play Ospreys
Ireland international has recovered from finger surgery
Clarke and Heenan to make first league starts for Connacht
Tom Court returns to Ulster side for interprovincial clash
Connacht await fitness test on Craig Clarke ahead of Saturday’s clash against Ulster
Former Chiefs captain trained yesterday for the first time since pre-season friendly against Newcastle
Pat Lam believes Connacht team-work will build platform for Pro 12 win over Zebre
Italian side chasing a first victory in the tournament
Henshaw returns to Connacht side for Zebre clash
Ireland fullback one of a number of changes for Sportsground clash
Clarke to make his Connacht debut
Super 15 winning secondrow named in the team to take on the Newcastle Falcons
New Connacht coach Pat Lam forced to plan with limited budget
‘The best thing I did was come for the last month of last season to be a fly on the wall. I spent some time with the academy and saw Nigel Carolan, Jimmy Duffy and Cory Brown in action with the young guys’
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices