Friend's first at Connacht Connacht have announced that Australian Andy Friend is the province's new head coach, replacing Kieran Keane. Rugby • 24 May 18
Friend's first at Connacht Connacht have announced that Australian Andy Friend is the province's new head coach, replacing Kieran Keane. Rugby • 24 May 18
Keane exits Connacht as O'Sullivan plays down any link Connacht and the IRFU have confirmed that head coach Kieran Keane will depart the province with immediate effect. Rugby • 11 May 18
Keane exits Connacht as O'Sullivan plays down any link Connacht and the IRFU have confirmed that head coach Kieran Keane will depart the province with immediate effect. Rugby • 11 May 18
Keane departure looks ruthless and drastic - Jackman Bernard Jackman believes that the reported parting of the ways between Connacht and Kieran Keane after just one season looks drastic and ruthless. Rugby • 01 May 18
Keane departure looks ruthless and drastic - Jackman Bernard Jackman believes that the reported parting of the ways between Connacht and Kieran Keane after just one season looks drastic and ruthless. Rugby • 01 May 18
Keane to make early Connacht departure – report Connacht head coach Kieran Keane is to leave the province just a year into his three-year contract, according to a media report this evening. Rugby • 30 Apr 18
Keane to make early Connacht departure – report Connacht head coach Kieran Keane is to leave the province just a year into his three-year contract, according to a media report this evening. Rugby • 30 Apr 18
Connacht quartet sign contract extensions Connacht have confirmed that four members of their backline have signed contract extensions to remain at the Sportsground. Rugby • 21 Mar 18
Connacht quartet sign contract extensions Connacht have confirmed that four members of their backline have signed contract extensions to remain at the Sportsground. Rugby • 21 Mar 18
Tiernan O'Halloran commits future to Connacht Tiernan O'Halloran has ended speculation of a potential move away from Connacht by signing a new two-year deal with the province. Rugby • 22 Dec 17
Tiernan O'Halloran commits future to Connacht Tiernan O'Halloran has ended speculation of a potential move away from Connacht by signing a new two-year deal with the province. Rugby • 22 Dec 17
Connacht flanker O'Brien signs new contract Connacht have been handed a boost with the news that flanker Sean O'Brien has signed a contract extension, committing him to the club until 2020. Rugby • 30 Nov 17
Connacht flanker O'Brien signs new contract Connacht have been handed a boost with the news that flanker Sean O'Brien has signed a contract extension, committing him to the club until 2020. Rugby • 30 Nov 17
Adeolokun inspires Connacht to victory over Cheetahs A superb solo try from Niyi Adeolokun inspired Connacht's 23-15 Guinness PRO14 win over the Cheetahs at the Sportsground. Rugby • 05 Nov 17
Adeolokun inspires Connacht to victory over Cheetahs A superb solo try from Niyi Adeolokun inspired Connacht's 23-15 Guinness PRO14 win over the Cheetahs at the Sportsground. Rugby • 05 Nov 17
Connacht announce signing of Kiwi centre Pita Ahki Connacht head coach Kieran Keane has bolstered his squad with the signing of former New Zealand U20 international Pita Ahki. Rugby • 19 Oct 17
Connacht announce signing of Kiwi centre Pita Ahki Connacht head coach Kieran Keane has bolstered his squad with the signing of former New Zealand U20 international Pita Ahki. Rugby • 19 Oct 17
Kiss savours 'bizarre moment' of Ulster brilliance Les Kiss toasted a "bizarre moment" of Ulster brilliance that saw Jacob Stockdale dive over for the winning try in Friday night's Pro14 derby against Connacht. Rugby • 07 Oct 17
Kiss savours 'bizarre moment' of Ulster brilliance Les Kiss toasted a "bizarre moment" of Ulster brilliance that saw Jacob Stockdale dive over for the winning try in Friday night's Pro14 derby against Connacht. Rugby • 07 Oct 17
Connacht recall big guns, Henderson returns for Ulster A whole host of Ireland internationals have been recalled to their respective sides for Friday night's Pro14 inter-provincial clash between Ulster and Connacht at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). Rugby • 05 Oct 17
Connacht recall big guns, Henderson returns for Ulster A whole host of Ireland internationals have been recalled to their respective sides for Friday night's Pro14 inter-provincial clash between Ulster and Connacht at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). Rugby • 05 Oct 17
Gibbes: Zebre loss made us face some brutal facts Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes admitted his team were forced to confront some "brutal facts" after their shock Pro14 loss to Zebre. Rugby • 03 Oct 17
Gibbes: Zebre loss made us face some brutal facts Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes admitted his team were forced to confront some "brutal facts" after their shock Pro14 loss to Zebre. Rugby • 03 Oct 17
Muldoon confident wins will come for Connacht Connacht captain John Muldoon believes his side are making improvements under new head coach Kieran Keane, despite a poor start to this season's Pro14 campaign. Rugby • 03 Oct 17
Muldoon confident wins will come for Connacht Connacht captain John Muldoon believes his side are making improvements under new head coach Kieran Keane, despite a poor start to this season's Pro14 campaign. Rugby • 03 Oct 17
Connacht 'thought they had game won', laments Keane Connacht head coach Kieran Keane says the manner of the province's Pro14 defeat to Cardiff on Saturday should be a "salient lesson" for his team. Rugby • 24 Sep 17
Connacht 'thought they had game won', laments Keane Connacht head coach Kieran Keane says the manner of the province's Pro14 defeat to Cardiff on Saturday should be a "salient lesson" for his team. Rugby • 24 Sep 17
Jackman: Dragons were under-funded & mismanaged Bernard Jackman said the Dragons have been "under-funded, under-resourced and mismanaged" in recent years, but believes the culture is changing quickly. Rugby • 16 Sep 17
Jackman: Dragons were under-funded & mismanaged Bernard Jackman said the Dragons have been "under-funded, under-resourced and mismanaged" in recent years, but believes the culture is changing quickly. Rugby • 16 Sep 17
'We're getting better' - Keane wants Connacht charge Kieran Keane believes Connacht are moving towards a more expansive, attractive game and will rise to the challenges ahead of them in the next few weeks. Rugby • 10 Sep 17
'We're getting better' - Keane wants Connacht charge Kieran Keane believes Connacht are moving towards a more expansive, attractive game and will rise to the challenges ahead of them in the next few weeks. Rugby • 10 Sep 17
Pro14 preview: New beginnings for Connacht New head coach Kieran Keane is looking to build on the work of Pat Lam as the 2016 champions seek to improve on a season that failed to ignite. Rugby • 31 Aug 17
Pro14 preview: New beginnings for Connacht New head coach Kieran Keane is looking to build on the work of Pat Lam as the 2016 champions seek to improve on a season that failed to ignite. Rugby • 31 Aug 17
Carolan & Duffy included in new Connacht coaching team Connacht Academy manager Nigel Carolan and forwards coach Jimmy Duffy have both been confirmed as part of incoming coach Kieran Keane's new coaching team. Rugby • 23 Mar 17
Carolan & Duffy included in new Connacht coaching team Connacht Academy manager Nigel Carolan and forwards coach Jimmy Duffy have both been confirmed as part of incoming coach Kieran Keane's new coaching team. Rugby • 23 Mar 17
Keane will add attacking flair to Connacht - Ruane Connacht CEO Willie Ruane believes that his team will continue to play the kind of attacking rugby that has become their trademark, under new head coach Kieran Keane. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Keane will add attacking flair to Connacht - Ruane Connacht CEO Willie Ruane believes that his team will continue to play the kind of attacking rugby that has become their trademark, under new head coach Kieran Keane. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Keane the right man for Connacht, says McQuilkin Former Leinster defence coach Kurt McQuilkin believes that Connacht have completed a 'good bit of business' in bringing in Kieran Keane as their new head coach. Rugby • 21 Feb 17
Keane the right man for Connacht, says McQuilkin Former Leinster defence coach Kurt McQuilkin believes that Connacht have completed a 'good bit of business' in bringing in Kieran Keane as their new head coach. Rugby • 21 Feb 17
