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Andy Friend
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Last year
2023
Connacht Bow Out
'We created something really special... that fighting spirit, that’s the DNA of this team'
13 May 2023
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ANALYSIS
Andy Friend will be missed in Connacht after an impressive final season
9 May 2023
6.0k
10
Pride
'The likes of Jack Carty know what it means to play for Connacht'
8 May 2023
5.8k
10
Closing In
Andy Friend insists pressure is on Ulster as he nears Connacht exit
2 May 2023
4.5k
9
Frustration
Andy Friend laments second-half collapse after Connacht make tame exit
2 Apr 2023
5.9k
2
succession plan
Connacht poised to announce new head coach
14 Feb 2023
21.0k
15
Going nowhere
Friend scoffs at reports that Bundee Aki could be on his way to Munster
24 Jan 2023
13.0k
8
Worry
Connacht's Prendergast emerges as injury concern for Six Nations
22 Jan 2023
8.8k
3
Waiting Game
Connacht head coach Wilkins yet to be interviewed to take over from Friend
11 Jan 2023
7.5k
4
A Friend in need
Hansen and Bealham back for Connacht as Sharks send their second-string
6 Jan 2023
6.7k
8
Andy Friend calls for Connacht to 'front up and start winning games'
3 Jan 2023
5.0k
10
All time
Team news
Gibson-Park and Sexton to make first Leinster start of the season together, Connacht missing key trio
30 Dec 2022
19.1k
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Preview
Beleaguered Brive up next as Connacht look to shape season in Challenge Cup
16 Dec 2022
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Optimism
Friend thrilled Connacht's squad depth strengthened by Challenge Cup games
12 Dec 2022
4.2k
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mission
Andy Friend gets priorities straight as he bids to bow out with a bang at Connacht
10 Dec 2022
5.5k
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Challenge Cup
Connacht to rest Irish internationals during European pool games
6 Dec 2022
8.0k
6
Heading Home
Friend hoping to end time at Connacht on a high
23 Nov 2022
4.1k
5
Farewell
Connacht confirm Andy Friend will leave at the end of the season
14 Nov 2022
18.0k
14
missed opportunities
'We are making life so hard for ourselves' - Andy Friend says Connacht must improve
31 Oct 2022
4.5k
4
friendly advice
'We needed that win but there is still more in us'
21 Oct 2022
6.4k
16
Next Job
Connacht turn their thoughts to Leinster after getting off the mark
10 Oct 2022
5.6k
6
Squad
The Connacht depth chart: Back three boost and arrivals from Leinster
15 Sep 2022
7.3k
11
Change Of Plan
Andy Friend explains reasons behind switch to Connacht Director of Rugby role
13 Sep 2022
9.7k
3
new title
Friend moves to DOR role as Connacht re-jig their coaching staff
22 Aug 2022
11.2k
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Last Hurrah
Farewells and glimpses of the future as Connacht wrap up against Zebre
21 May 2022
9.8k
4
Grind
'You can never doubt the fight and energy that we have within the group'
24 Apr 2022
6.8k
1
Connacht have one eye on next season, but Friend will demand response after Champions Cup exit
23 Apr 2022
3.8k
0
Rugby
Andy Friend: 'Let’s be the first team to have a clean sweep against the South African sides'
20 Apr 2022
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Bouncing Back
Connacht wait for one more signing but Friend is 'really happy' with his squad
18 Apr 2022
13.2k
21
High tackle
'I thought it was a yellow' - Connacht boss Friend agrees with big referee call
8 Apr 2022
14.8k
12
up against it
Friend calls on Connacht's internationals to set the tone across Leinster double-header
6 Apr 2022
5.4k
4
Derby Day
High stakes for Connacht as Friend's side hope to deliver first blow in Leinster trilogy
26 Mar 2022
5.2k
6
signings
'Everyone will be saying he's the next Mack Hansen' - Connacht excited about additions
23 Mar 2022
17.4k
7
harsh lessons
'It was pretty embarrassing' - Connacht must bounce back to save URC season
22 Mar 2022
7.4k
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heading west
David Hawkshaw latest Leinster player to make the move to Connacht
15 Mar 2022
14.1k
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Signed Up
Connacht captain Jarrad Butler signs two-year contract extension
9 Mar 2022
4.3k
1
Go West
Connacht announce new contract renewals for Burke and Porch
7 Mar 2022
4.8k
6
Crunch time
'We are fighters': Connacht know they must bounce back as play-off fight looms
5 Mar 2022
6.1k
17
reinforcements
'We call them our bouncers' - Friend praises impact of Connacht bench in Stormers win
27 Feb 2022
4.2k
2
Empty-Handed
Friend rues lack of control as Connacht's slump continues with fourth defeat
5 Feb 2022
5.7k
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