Connacht determined to make Montpellier clash count for something

With no hope of qualifying for knockout stages, this will be about performance and pride

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

Jack Carty at fullback for Connacht’s clash with Gloucester

Conor Fitzgerald and Caolin Blade renew their halfback partnership for crucial match

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

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

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

Parc strife continues as Connacht go down to Scarlets in opener

Andy Friend’s side fail to break duck at Welsh venue as they come home empty handed

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

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

Dan Leavy playing a waiting game on the long road to recovery

Leinster flanker making good progress from the knee injury which dashed his World Cup dream

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

Underdogs’ tag won’t faze Connacht in daunting task

Victory over formidable Premiership outfit Sale would represent a massive scalp

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 make wholesale changes for the visit of Perpignan

Friend’s squad in confident mood following the successive victories in South Africa

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

Gerry Thornley: Kieran Keane didn’t get enough time with Connacht

Kiwi coach’s premature departure comes just as it seems his methods would bear fruit

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’

‘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’

Leinster’s production line is rugby equivalent of Ajax in the 80s

Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system

Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in Connacht

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

Connacht fail to fire in disappointing defeat to Zebre

Bemused coach Kieran Keane looks ahead to ‘build momentum’ for away tie against Brive

Connacht’s defence set for stern test against Cheetahs

Pro 14 preview: Saturday, Galway Sportsground, 7.35pm, Live on TG4

Keane acknowledges Connacht flaws after flattering victory

Control of territory and possession against Worcester Warriors not reflected in score

Connacht take control of affairs with Worcester win

Eoghan Masterson and Matt Healy grab tries at the Sportsground

Eoghan Masterson to captain Connacht for Challenge Cup clash

A fit again Tiernan O’Halloran is back in the side as is Bundee Aki for visit of Worcester

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Connacht see off Pat Lam’s Bristol in impressive fashion

Bumper crowd of 3,800 at the Sportsground for pre-season victory

Returning players driving Connacht’s Champions Cup push

Pat Lam’s side looking for their fourth win in a row when they host Zebre at Sportsground

John Muldoon puts pen to paper on new Connacht deal

Meanwhile, injury crisis seems to be easing with a number of players back in training

Munster head coach Anthony Foley a “legend in world rugby” – Pat Lam

Connacht head coach receives honorary doctorate at NUI Galway with “heavy heart”

Connacht happy to keep cultivating indigenous players

Identifying hidden gems from outside province will remain part of strategy

Gerry Thornley: Ultan Dillane's breaking on through

Those who saw the lock play as a youth knew his Ireland debut would be impressive

Ultan Dillane likely to return for Connacht after Ireland debut

Pat Lam also hopes Nathan White will be available for Pro12 clash with Edinburgh

Connacht’s Eoghan Masterson ruled out for the season

“He’s had a very good season, and is a big loss,” said coach Pat Lam

Connacht go back top after bonus-point win in Wales

Head coach Pat Lam hails side’s character after their third straight five-pointer

Connacht’s Ultan Dillane hoping to make impression ahead of Six Nations

Provincial selections raise no shortage of questions as Wales game looms into view

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