Person: Dan Parks

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Tommy Bowe: ‘Having Mumford & Sons in the hotel the night before wasn’t the best idea’

Tommy Bowe scored 30 tries in 69 appearances for Ireland so how excited is he by the back three that starts on Saturday, what does he expect to see from Mike Catt’s attack as the Guinness Six Nations progresses and how does he feel about that Croke Park loss to the Scots ten years ago?

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Here's why Joe Schmidt is wary of Scotland's 'warning signs'

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Murrayfield misery still fresh in Joe Schmidt’s mind

Scotland Squad Named for the RBS 6 Nations - BT Murrayfield Stadium

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How stern Vern Cotter revived Scotland

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Connacht star Parks announces retirement

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Lam undaunted as Connacht look to future

That All Black magic working already – Lam

Connacht’s biggest signing of former All Black Mils Muliaina is one step — albeit a big one — in Connacht’s development, insists coach Pat Lam.

Wed, 07 May, 2014

Mils’ contribution to Connacht can be massive, says Lam

Connacht’s first All Black signing, Mils Muliaina, has been part of Pat Lam’s future plans for two years.

Tue, 06 May, 2014

No fond farewell for departing trio as Connacht slip up

Connacht 15 Cardiff 22

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Cardiff come from behind to beat Connacht

Cardiff won in Ireland for the first time in 16 months as they came from behind to beat Connacht 22-15 at the Sportsground.

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Connacht aim for best Pro12 finish by giving Cardiff the blues

With European Cup qualification out of the equation, Connacht are still intent on a best-place finish to this season’s Pro12 when they entertain Cardiff Blues in their final home game of the season this evening (5pm).

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Duffy and Parks exit as Connacht release eight

Connacht last night announced they will release eight players from their squad at the end of the season — the biggest shock being the exit of Gavin Duffy.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2014

Munster earn bonus-point win ahead of Toulon clash

Munster warmed up for their Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulon with a bonus-point 32-23 victory over provincial rivals Connacht.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2014

Connacht braced for backlash as Reds seek boost

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Sat, 19 Apr, 2014

All change for Connacht ahead of Munster clash

After putting out an unchanged sidefor the last four games, Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made a host of changes to the team to face Munster in tomorrow's interpro at the Sportsground, (kick off 6:15pm).

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Ulster take out frustration on Connacht

Ulster 58 Connact 12

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

Trimble trio of tries sends Connacht packing

ULSTER 58 CONNACHT 12Ulster put themselves firmly back on track in their bid to reach the RaboDirect PRO12 play-offs with a thumping 58-12 bonus point win over fellow Irish province Connacht.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2014

Connacht unchanged for Ulster game

Head Coach Pat Lam has named an unchanged Connacht side for the fourth game in a row with the team traveling to take on Ulster tomorrow night at Ravenhill, kick off 7:05pm.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

Muldoon leads Connacht charge towards top six

Dragons 8 Connacht 24

Mon, 24 Mar, 2014

Connacht pack dominant as Muldoon's men notch bonus-point win

Dragons 8 Connacht 24

Sun, 23 Mar, 2014

Always room to improve, even after biggest wins

You heard the views of the Irish camp after losing to New Zealand last November.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

Lam all smiles as Connacht win again

Connacht 38 Treviso 6

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Assured Connacht ease past Zebre

Zebre 19 Connacht 27

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Connacht take the points from Italy

Zebre 19 Connacht 27

Sun, 23 Feb, 2014

Connacht claim victory to rise from bottom slot

Connacht claimed a precious 11-7 home win over Edinburgh as they lifted themselves off the bottom of the RaboDirect PRO12 table.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2014

McSharry back for Westerners

The Connacht team to face Edinburgh at the Sportsground at 5pm tomorrow has been named.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

Lam tries out new outhalf for Connacht's clash with Glasgow

The Connacht team to face Glasgow Warriors in Sunday's round 13 RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Scotstoun Stadium (KO: 2pm) has been named.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Lam laments horrible loss but won’t dwell on it

Saracens 64 Connacht 6

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

No Heineken Cup fairytale for Connacht

Saracens 64 Connacht 6

Sat, 18 Jan, 2014

Lam banks on stroke of good fortune

HEINEKEN CUP POOL 3:

Sat, 11 Jan, 2014

Muldoon: We’ve never been stronger

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Fri, 10 Jan, 2014

Young gun Carty stakes claim for run out against Zebre

THE latest young gun to burst on the scene in Connacht can’t wait to see some more action but Jack Carty knows there is stiff competition for the No.10 shirt.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Conservative Leinster get the job done

Connacht 8 Leinster 16

Mon, 06 Jan, 2014

Leinster braced for wild west

The wind will blow and the rain will spill.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2014

Marmion keen to test himself against best

Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion is one of several young players looking to prove a point against his more illustrious Leinster opponents in tonight’s Sportsground fixture.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2014

Lam regrets lack of discipline after ref allowed ‘niggle’ to fester

Connacht head coach Pat Lam was left to rue poor discipline and the lack of a firm refereeing hand after suffering defeat last night.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2013

JJ so cool as Munster dig it out

Munster 22 Connacht 16

Sat, 28 Dec, 2013

Munster best Connacht in Thomond tussle

Munster 22 Connacht 16

Fri, 27 Dec, 2013

Sweet revenge for Toulouse over Connacht

Connacht 9 Toulouse 37

Sat, 14 Dec, 2013

Connacht team shows few changes to face Toulouse

There will be three changes to the starting team facing Toulouse on the return leg for Connacht.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Connacht write thrilling ending to age old story

Matches away from home for Connacht used to follow a fairly similar pattern.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2013

Lam wants repeat performance

Connacht coach Pat Lam admits his side must put on a repeat performance next Saturday if they want to beat Heineken Cup rivals Toulouse for a second time in a week.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Connacht diehards shock French aristocrats

Toulouse 14 Connacht 16

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Jubilant Connacht celebrate historic victory in France

Connacht produced one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Heineken Cup as they rounded off a perfect weekend in Europe for the Irish provinces with a 16-14 win in Toulouse.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2013