All's not lost for Munster as Schmidt and Lam prove While Graham Rowntree's time in charge of Munster has got off to a disappointing start, he can look to Joe Schmidt and Pat Lam for … Rugby • 15 Oct 22
Clubs may not survive another lockdown - Pat Lam Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam said Premiership Rugby clubs may struggle to recover from the financial hit of losing matchday revenue in the … Rugby • 22 Dec 21
Lam expecting 'finals rugby' on return to Sportsground Pat Lam is ready for "finals rugby" when he takes his Bristol team back to Galway on Sunday. Rugby • 19 Dec 20
Bristol ready to play final if Wasps can't - Pat Lam Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam has said they are ready to step in and play in the Premiership final if Wasps are unable … Rugby • 20 Oct 20
Best XV of the professional era: Connacht second row We're picking the ultimate Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster teams of the professional era, position by position, province by province, and we want your help. … Rugby • 16 May 20
Bristol's Hurrell forced to retire due to head injury Bristol Bears centre Will Hurrell has retired with immediate effect after medical advice. Rugby • 10 Apr 20
Bristol's Will Hurrell suffered 'probable stroke' Bristol centre Will Hurrell suffered a "probable stroke" following last month's game at Leicester, the Gallagher Premiership club have confirmed. Rugby • 21 Feb 20
Lam extends Bristol stay to become Director of Rugby Bristol head coach Pat Lam has signed a new four-year contract, the Gallagher Premiership club have annnounced. Rugby • 22 May 19
Lam: Competitive Madigan will thrive in top-flight Former Connacht coach Pat Lam has tipped Ian Madigan to be a huge success with Bristol Bears in the Premiership this season. Rugby • 05 Sep 18
Lam sets Euro target as Bristol return to top flight Bristol head coach Pat Lam has targeted achieving Heineken Champions Cup qualification on their Premiership return. Rugby • 15 Aug 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
John Muldoon to reunite with Pat Lam at Bristol Connacht's John Muldoon will end his 15-year association with the province in the summer, after he confirmed that he will be joining Bristol Rugby as … Rugby • 12 Apr 18
Bundee will be special in an Ireland shirt - Pat Lam Bundee Aki can become a "special" player for Ireland, according to his former Connacht coach Pat Lam. Rugby • 27 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
'One of the best in world' - Bristol joy at Piutau coup Bristol say they faced "massive competition" before securing the services of New Zealand star Charles Piutau from Ulster. Rugby • 11 Aug 17
Pat Lam 'proud' as Connacht go down fighting Pat Lam saluted the efforts of his Connacht side in his final game as head coach as they pushed Northampton all the way in a … Rugby • 20 May 17
What went wrong for Connacht this season? The Against The Head panel discuss a difficult campaign for the Westerners. Rugby • 09 May 17
Lam hails Muldoon ahead of 300th Connacht appearance Connacht head coach Pat Lam has lauded the contribution of captain John Muldoon ahead of his 300th appearance for the province, adding we won't see … Rugby • 11 Apr 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
Ian Madigan to join Pat Lam at Bristol Ireland international Ian Madigan will join Bristol next season after Bordeaux agreed to release the out-half early from his contract. Rugby • 06 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 … 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 … Rugby • 21 Feb 17
Returning internationals boost Connacht & Ulster Connacht and Ulster have been boosted by the return to the fold of their Ireland internationals for this weekend's Pro12 action. Rugby • 14 Feb 17
Franco Smith out of the running for Connacht job Franco Smith has revealed that he was contacted by Connacht about replacing head coach Pat Lam, but insists he is committed to Super Rugby outfit … Rugby • 31 Jan 17
Frustrated Lam rues Connacht slow start in France Connacht head coach Pat Lam was frustrated to miss out on qualification to the European Champions Cup quarter-finals by just two points. Rugby • 22 Jan 17
