Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Company is chaired by co-founder of Decawave, which was sold for $400m last year

Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury

Centre owes a debt to Lansdowne and Mike Ruddock, after finding his feet out west

Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

‘He is still hungry and wants to put on the Ireland jersey’

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Three of the four Irish sides could still be involved come the knockout stages in April

Coach looking for big improvement following patchy display against Southern Kings

‘If you look at the 32-17 scoreline it looks like a one-sided game but it certainly wasn’t’

Four-time champions score two tries in final quarter to end Connacht’s challenge in France

Godwin and Porch named on the wings for the Irish side, with Farrell coming into midfield

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

Coach Andy Friend delighted with contract extensions for Connacht trio

Pro14 preview: Saturday – Ospreys v Connacht, Liberty Stadium 5.15pm, TV: TG4, Premier Sports 1

Scrumhalf linked with a move to Saracens after missing out on World Cup selection

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

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

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

Ulster centre has been outstanding, but he needs to convince Joe Schmidt

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Andy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side will qualify for Champions Cup and Pro14 play-offs with victory

Tom Farrell and Bundee Aki in line to play as province chase Champions Cup place

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

CJ Stander, Garry Ringrose and Kieran Marmion return for French visit

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

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

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

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

International scrumhalf plays final quarter of entertaining encounter in Galway

Loan signing Stephen Fitzgerald will make his first Connacht start against the Cheetahs

Strength of Irish provinces bodes well with the start of the Six Nations fast approaching

Andy Friend’s side get out of jail late on away to Bordeaux-Begles

Schmidt embraces green energy with Jack Carty, Tom Farrell and Caolin Blade selected