Irish internationals return as Connacht face Southern Kings

Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan both in the squad for Sunday’s Pro14 encounter

Connacht make four changes to their pack for Edinburgh clash

Injuries force head coach Andy Friend to make changes for trip to Murrayfield

Andy Friend believes Connacht have turned a corner after Cardiff shutout

Bonus-point victory over Welsh side keeps side in playoff picture after poor run

Connacht hand Cardiff a dose of the blues

Dave Heffernan impresses as Connacht end losing run

Connacht’s Irish internationals return for Toulouse challenge

Scrumhalf Stephen Kerins is handed his first Champions Cup start for visit of Toulouse

Connacht and Leinster welcome back Ireland stars

Bundee Aki is named on the bench for hosts while Robbie Henshaw starts in Galway

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 taking no chances against in-form Benetton

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

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

Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Ultan Dillane and Quinn Roux named in Connacht team

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

Connacht get hit for six as Glasgow take the bonus at Scotstoun

Andy Friend’s side suffer setback in bid to narrow gap on Scottish side

Provincial fringe players lacking competitive rugby outlet

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

Bundee Aki is back for Connacht’s trip to Scotstoun

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

High-flying Glasgow a tough assignment for struggling Connacht

Forwards coach Duffy says supporters will have to be patient with a team in transition

Bundee Aki won’t feature for Connacht this week

Ireland centre failed a HIA during Grand Slam win over England

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

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

Connacht’s new signing Pita Ahki could play against Cardiff

Former New Zealand Sevens player has arrived in Galway and is fit and ready to play

Connacht ‘champing at the bit’ for Glasgow match, says Kieran Keane

New coach downplays injury concerns and eager to capitalise on home advantage

Connacht without Marnitz Boschoff after father’s death

Ultan Dillane has undergone surgery on his shoulder but still faces a spell on the sidelines

Gerry Thornley: Connacht fall just short of prize

Pat Lam’s brave side miss out on quarter-final slot by smallest of margins

John Muldoon and Connacht braced for ‘huge task’

Captain’s decision to sign up for another year an ideal boost before Toulouse assignment

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

Francis Saili to make first start of season against depleted Connacht

Munster welcome back All Blacks star as table toppers take on champions in Galway

Matt Healy determined to regain lost ground as Wasp come calling

Connacht winger back in harness after injury and expecting cauldron at Sportsground

Marnitz Boshoff injury curtails Pat Lam’s outhalf options

Coach Pat Lam facing a backline injury crisis in advance of return Wasps clash

Pat Lam on Connacht putting it up to Toulouse and Europe’s hardest scrum

Under Lam, Connacht have thrived on less, decisively displayed last week

Pat Lam expecting a hot reception for Connacht in Parma

Italian club will be keen to put 82-14 hammering by Wasps firmly behind them

Five players sign new deals with Pro 12 champions Connacht

Sean O’Brien, James Connolly, Peter Robb and Caolin Blade all extend deals

Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds

Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming

Champions Connacht looking for first win against Edinburgh

Pat Lam makes two changes as his side look to arrest early-season Pro 12 slump

Pat Lam: Undercooked Connacht better for Glasgow defeat

Pro 12 champions were short on match fitness and paid a heavy in season opener

Champions Connacht handed harsh reality check by Glasgow

Second-half performance bordered on alarming for Pat Lam’s side as Warriors earn bonus point

Gerry Thornley: Poetry in motion as Lam’s men save best lines for last

Connacht prove themselves best team among Celtic nations and not just the best to watch

Connacht’s Andrew Browne welcomes the mix of home and away

Indigenous lock credits influence of outsiders for side’s success

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Gerry Thornley: Pro12 campaign provides fillip for Irish rugby

Were four teams to qualify for the Champions Cup it would be some feat

Connacht’s chance of home semi-final suffers after last-gasp defeat

Jayden Hayward’s late penalty sees Treviso move off bottom of table

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