Jimmy Duffy rules himself out of top Connacht job Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy has said he isn't considering becoming Pat Lam's successor at the Pro12 champions. Rugby • 11 Jan 17
Ward backing Munster win away to Connacht Tony Ward is tipping Munster to buck the away trend in tomorrow's interprovincial derby against Connacht, but believes Leinster will prove too strong for Ulster ... Rugby • 30 Dec 16
Aki 'over-reacted' to Lam leaving Connacht Bundee Aki has admitted he initially 'over-reacted' to news of Pat Lam's impending departure from Connacht but he insists he has gotten over his disappointment. Rugby • 22 Dec 16
IRFU chief lays out plan to choose Lam successor A brains trust will analyse exactly the type of figure Connacht require to take the reins from Pat Lam next summer to ensure the province ... Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Buckley, Carty & Roux commit futures to Connacht Any fears of a Connacht exodus due to Pat Lam's looming departure have been further eased after Denis Buckley, Jack Carty and Quinn Roux all ... Rugby • 20 Dec 16
Pat Lam heaps praise on match-winner Jack Carty Pat Lam dubbed the dramatic 20-18 victory over Wasps in the European Champions Cup "one of the highlights of my time in Connacht." Rugby • 17 Dec 16
Lam: Connacht not distracted by exit news Pat Lam believes that Connacht's performance in their Champions Cup defeat to Wasps shows that news of his departure at the end of the season ... Rugby • 11 Dec 16
Jackman interested in speaking to Connacht Former Ireland international and current Grenoble head coach Bernard Jackman has revealed that he'd be interested in talking to Connacht about becoming Pat Lam's successor. Rugby • 08 Dec 16
Family was key in Lam's decision to join Bristol Pat Lam has revealed that the death of Anthony Foley focused his mind on his responsibilities to his family and contributed to his decision to ... Rugby • 07 Dec 16
Lenihan: Connacht must go for top coach Connacht must appoint a coach of "equal or higher standing" than Pat Lam, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Lam exit no excuse to lose focus - Connacht CEO Connacht face a crucial Champions Cup tie on Sunday and "sure as hell" won't be using Pat Lam's departure news as an excuse not to ... Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Connacht have list drawn up to replace Pat Lam Pat Lam was tempted away by a 'significant and compelling' offer from Bristol but Connacht already have a list of replacements drawn up. Rugby • 05 Dec 16
Connacht job will attract huge interest - Corcoran RTÉ Rugby commentator Michael Corcoran believes the reality of competing with English clubs has come to the fore again for Irish provinces again following the ... Rugby • 05 Dec 16
Pat Lam to quit Connacht for Bristol next year Connacht head coach Pat Lam has announced he will be leaving the province to join English side Bristol next summer. Rugby • 05 Dec 16
Lam tested Connacht's mental strength for Wasps Pat Lam admitted that he tested the mental strength of his side at half-time during their straightforward Guinness Pro12 victory over Treviso on Saturday. Rugby • 04 Dec 16
Connacht honoured at Galway civic reception The Connacht rugby team have been honoured by a civic reception in Galway following their Pro12 final triumph last season. Rugby • 28 Nov 16
Lam: Loose play turned Leinster game into 'grind' Connacht boss Pat Lam admitted that his side didn't play up to their usual level as they fell to an 11-point defeat to Leinster. Rugby • 29 Oct 16
Connacht make seven changes for Zebre tie Connacht coach Pat Lam has rang the changes ahead of his side's clash with Zebre as they look for back-to-back wins in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 21 Oct 16
Lam: Connacht expected to defeat Toulouse Pat Lam was again bursting with pride after Connacht produced a mammoth performance to defeat French powerhouse Toulouse in the European Champions Cup. Rugby • 16 Oct 16
Fijian international on his way to Sportsground Connacht have signed Fiji international back row Nualia Dawai on a two-year deal, helping to ease the province's injury-crisis. Rugby • 12 Oct 16
Lam wants to raise bar again for European odyssey Pat Lam scolded his team for giving him "heart attack moments" in their 30-25 defeat of Ulster at the Sportsground on Friday night, but welcomed ... Rugby • 08 Oct 16
Bowe returns to starting team for Connacht clash Ulster winger Tommy Bowe will make his first start in six months while Connacht head coach Pat Lam makes six changes to his team for ... pro12 • 07 Oct 16
Lam insists 'sweet music will return' for Connacht Pat Lam has promised Connacht fans the "sweet music" of last season's glorious Pro12 triumph will return as the province prepares to turn up the ... Rugby • 05 Oct 16
Connacht sign utility back Stacey Ili Connacht head coach Pat Lam has added Auckland utility back Stacey Ili to his squad. Rugby • 14 Sep 16
Lam sweats on injured trio as Connacht lick wounds Connacht trio Denis Buckley, Peter Robb and Nepia Fox Matamua are all doubts for the Pro12 clash with the Ospreys this Saturday (7.35pm), as Pat ... Rugby • 06 Sep 16
