Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster win

Pat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to season

Pat Lam names Connacht side to begin Pro 12 title defence

Cian Kelleher and Eoin Griffin among new faces for Glasgow Warriors opener

Veteran Andrew Browne stresses need for Connacht to build on Pro 12 triumph

‘We talked about keeping our heads, do the same thing we’ve done all season’

Old dog Ronan Loughney relishing new tricks under Pat Lam

Frontrow says enduring the many fallow days with Connacht has only served to make this season sweeter

Liam Toland: Connacht could be on brink of doing Irish rugby a huge favour

Leinster’s big strength going into Pro12 showpiece is that they know how to win

Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final

‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat Lam

Connacht reach the promised land

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

Mixed fortunes for Connacht frontrow ahead of Glasgow semi

Finlay Bealham and Rodney Ah You both fit but Denis Buckley out for rest of the season

Outstanding CJ Stander does the double at annual Irupa Awards

Ronan O’Gara is inducted into Hall of Fame while Sene Naoupu scoops women’s award

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

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

Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights

Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash

Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off park

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Irish provinces still have much to prove in Europe

Munster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts aside

Ringrose set for central role as Leinster host Connacht

Likes of experienced Bundee Aki set to test young prospect’s mettle during RDS meeting

Depleted Connacht facing a difficult assignment

Pat Lam’s squad without 20-first team players as they head to Newcastle

Connacht appeal to add two backs to squad is turned down

Pat Lam may only have 21 players to call on for return game against Newcastle

Robbie Henshaw out for six weeks with hand injury

Ireland centre fractured bone in final moments of Connacht’s win over Munster

Connacht met with warm hospitality ahead of cold war as west meets east

Challenge Cup - Historic match sees Europe’s most eastern and western sides collide

Siberia and Enisei-STM are real challenges for Connacht

Coach Pat Lam set to use all his reserves for difficult eastern task

Rugby authorities must hold referees accountable for blunders

Connacht paranoia over getting sharp end of stick was certainly bolstered at Kingsholm

Pat Lam still gambling on securing top six finish in Pro 12

Connacht head coach says team must win despite their fate depending on other results

Ireland trio return for Ulster for Connacht clash

Best, Bowe and Payne back for Neil Doak’s side while Bundee Aki partners Henshaw

Bundee Aki’s return tops good news for Connacht ahead of Ulster clash

Centre to return for first time since January for key Pro 12 derby clash in Galway

John Muldoon intent on progress against Gloucester in Challenge Cup

Connacht captain hopes to make semi-final at the site of a heartbreaking defeat in 2011

Connacht look to Matt Healy’s pace in final push for qualification

Pat Lam’s team can progress to Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a victory in France

Leinster’s walking wounded nearing return

Rob Kearney, Reddan, Ryan and Jennings all come through training session

Lam uhappy with change of fixture

Connacht coach says squad had to do too much travelling before narrow defeat

Paddy Jackson returns from injury for Ulster clash with Connacht

Outhalf one of seven changes while Connacht swap six for Ravenhill encounter

Mils Muliaina set to make Connacht debut

New Zealand centurion in line to face Zebre in Pro 12 clash

Paul Burke steps down as Leicester Tigers backs’ coach

Fellow former Ireland international Geordan Murphy could step up from his assistant’s role

Exeter show Connacht who are Chiefs at Sandy Park

Irish province concede five tries as they are well beaten in Challenge Cup match

Connacht have too much for weakened La Rochelle

Pat Lam’s side wrapped up the bonus point in the 36th minute at the Sportground

Shane Delahunt handed first Connacht start

The young Birr hooker is named in the team to take on Treviso tomorrow night

Connacht seek to regain momentum

Despite defeat last week, Pat Lam’s side are hopeful of bouncing back against Cardiff

Jared Payne returns from injury as Ulster make 10 changes

Connacht make eight changes for their Pro12 clash against Cardiff

Lam makes changes for Connacht’s trip to Ospreys

Four alterations for Rabo Pro12 match

Rare win lifts Connacht off the bottom

Pat Lam’s side move ahead of Zebre after 11-7 home win over Edinburgh

Connacht await fitness report on key players ahead of Leinster tie

Ulster set to announce three-month contract for Stephen Ferris

Connacht’s Frank Murphy ruled out of Leinster clash

Cork native suffered a concussion against Munster at the weekend

Munster’s Niall Ronan out for up to six months

Connacht without Dave McSharry ahead of derby at Thomond Park on Friday

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