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Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition

Liam Toland: After 23 years of professional rugby are Irish provinces succeeding?

The Irish team punches above its weight, but at provincial level, success is harder to define

Gordon D'Arcy: Everything is aligned for Leinster before Bilbao

Defeat to Connacht will be a mere footnote if Cullen’s men deliver on the grand stage

Connacht set to confirm Keane's departure in the next day or two

Negotiations between the two parties expected to be finalised soon as New Zealander departs

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

Kieran Keane to leave Connacht with immediate effect

New Zealander has been in charge at the Sportsground for just one season

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

Muldoon prepares to bid farewell to Connacht after 17 years

Being a one-club man was one of my proudest achievements, says captain

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

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

Gerry Thornley: Has Pro 14 bitten off more than it can chew by expanding?

Travel problems and the issue of using neutral officials will need to be looked at

Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

Internationals return for Connacht’s Challenge Cup clash

‘The home advantage will be big for us. Our supporters have been fantastic this season’

Duncan Weir comes in to steer Edinburgh past Connacht

Kieran Keane’s side now face playoff route if they are to qualify for Champions Cup

Your guide to the weekend’s best sporting action

Ireland play Turkey, there’s the club hurling replay and the do or die cricket qualifier

Gordon D’Arcy: What’s next? How about giving Sexton and Murray a rest?

Ireland are top of the mountain but can improve by giving fringe players their fling in Australia

Keane and Connacht gutted as Cheetahs pounce for late win

Last-minute penalty secures a victory for the South African side by the slimmest margin

Connacht will feel the heat as they chase points from Cheetahs

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Trip to warm South Africa a timely break for Connacht

Dillane back to boost Keane’s visiting side for the clash with Cheetahs

Connacht eye South African success after Treviso victory

Fighting second-half show by province secures win ahead of encounter with Cheetahs

Connacht aiming to get back on track in Treviso

Benetton without a host of players while visitors keen to make up for defeat to Zebre

Connacht welcome back injured contingent for trip to Benetton

Ultan Dillane is named among the replacements for Saturday’s match in Italy

Finlay Bealham to bring up Connacht century against Zebre

Michael Bradley returns to the Sportsground with Carlo Canna named in starting XV

Keane wants Connacht to start new block of games ‘with a hiss and a roar’

Coach expects a big display from his charges as Ospreys visit Sportsground

In-form Connacht finish pool campaign with a flourish

Keane pleased with progress as Adeolokun stars in eight-try rout of outclassed Oyonnax

Connacht romp to bonus point win over Oyonnax

Hat-trick hero Niyi Adeolokun scores after 22 seconds as French visitors are blown away

Connacht book place in quarter-final but rue failure to ‘nail’ victory

Kieran Keane’s side fall short of win after second-half comeback against Worcester

A potentially defining weekend for Irish sides in Europe

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

Connacht bring the big guns back for trip to Worcester

A win for Connacht at the Sixways Stadium would secure top spot in pool five

Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted Connacht

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Leinster ‘not much better than us’, says Ulster coach after defeat

Kiss laments side’s inconsistency but believes they have a chance to respond

Connacht braced for ‘emotional battle’ with Munster

Defence coach Peter Wilkins views Munster as more dangerous on back of two defeats

Tireless Josh van der Flier inspires Leinster's last stand

Coach Kieran Keane praises effort, but admits Connacht let their emotions take over

‘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’

Carty and Connacht enter crunch period in a good place

Connacht need win over Ulster to stay in play-offs – and send fans home in festive mood

Ulster set for lunchtime showdown with La Rochelle in Belfast

Final two weekends of European fixtures confirmed for January

Connacht hope to have Jarrad Butler back for Ulster clash

Keane says back-to-back Challenge Cup wins have provided momentum for interprovincial

Gerry Thornley: Provinces stay cool to complete double sweep

Win ensures four wins from four for Irish provinces for second successive week

Kieran Keane pleased as Connacht begin to look the part

Matt Healy scores four tries as province complete back to back wins over Brive

Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in Connacht

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

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