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# andy-friend - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
Connacht hope Bealham's season isn't over following surgery on fractured ankle
The prop suffered the injury in last Friday’s defeat to Edinburgh.
# andy-friend - Saturday 22 February, 2020
'We are chasing now' - Friend admits Connacht face uphill battle after Edinburgh loss
The head coach also provided an update on prop Finlay Bealham, who was taken off on a stretcher in the opening minutes.
# andy-friend - Friday 21 February, 2020
Can't beat their Irish rivals, lethal against everyone else
The reason Connacht aren’t flying higher in the Pro14 comes down to their four-game losing streak in this season’s inter-pros.
# andy-friend - Thursday 20 February, 2020
Connacht make four changes but Ireland's Heffernan and Dillane unavailable
Denis Buckley, Shane Delahunt, Joe Maksymiw and Niall Murray all come into the starting XV.
# andy-friend - Monday 17 February, 2020
Friend aiming for Pro14 knockouts as Connacht end losing streak
The western province defeated Cardiff 29-0 on Saturday, their first shut-out since 2001.
# andy-friend - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
Friend and Connacht on the lookout to fill void to be left by 'immense' Fainga'a
The Australian openside proved a shrewd signing for the Westerners.
# andy-friend - Sunday 19 January, 2020
Connacht's Marmion sets out to ensure he's not Ireland's forgotten man at 9
The scrum-half returns to the Connacht team for the first time since November against Montpellier today.
# andy-friend - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
Connacht head coach Friend urges Leinster's fringe players to try other provinces
The Australian believes it would benefit everyone if those down Leo Cullen’s pecking order got game time elsewhere.
# andy-friend - Monday 13 January, 2020
Friend willing to step back and reassess Connacht approach as they bow out of Europe
The Australian also welcomed news confirming €20 million-worth of grants to go towards the Sportsground’s redevelopment.
# andy-friend - Saturday 11 January, 2020
'It’s a plus to have intent back... we just have to make sure we’re more clinical'
After last week’s unraveling in Leinster, Andy Friend was pleased with how his side took on another European Cup favourite.
# andy-friend - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
Connacht boosted by return of nine players for Toulouse clash
Bundee Aki and Jack Carty are among a raft of players in line to play this weekend as Andy Friend’s side bid to keep their slim European hopes alive.
# andy-friend - Monday 6 January, 2020
Connacht fight on with bare bones and determined to give Toulouse a rattle
Head coach Andy Friend is keen to bolster his squad with some of the talent floating under the radar in Leinster.
# andy-friend - Sunday 5 January, 2020
'We don't need four young fellas doing it, we need 23 blokes doing it'
The effort from unheralded prospects was one of very few positives Andy Friend could take from last night’s loss to Leinster.
# andy-friend - Wednesday 1 January, 2020
McAllister's citing dismissal 'good for rugby' according to Connacht boss Friend
‘I totally get that we need to protect the player, but we play a collision sport where accidents do happen.’
# andy-friend - Tuesday 31 December, 2019
Connacht struggle for numbers but insist Carty and Aki must be rested
Friend says he is keen to give them time to rest up after a hectic few months.
# andy-friend - Saturday 28 December, 2019
'We burnt a lot of fuel there for no reward' - Friend rues Connacht's missed opportunities
Ulster came out on top in the interpro showdown.
# andy-friend - Thursday 26 December, 2019
'You stop and you think, ‘There’s far more to life than a footy game''
Connacht coach Andy Friend tells The42 about his nomadic coaching journey.
# andy-friend - Saturday 14 December, 2019
Friend's call for 'trust' pays off in the end for Connacht
The head coach took delight in the simplicity of Connacht’s expertly executed winning try.
Connacht stare down the barrel of defeat, but dig out miraculous win
Late tries from Shane Delahunt and Robin Copeland turned the game on its head in a frenetic finale.
Resources stretched, but Connacht rich in creativity with Carty and Fitzgerald in side to take on Gloucester
The western province were unable to claim a point on their travels and Andy Friend can feel his resources getting tighter.
# andy-friend - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
Fainga’a adds to Connacht's injury woes as flanker to miss Gloucester and Munster games
Head coach Andy Friend will also be without Tiernan O’Halloran and Kieran Marmion for the games.
# andy-friend - Monday 9 December, 2019
‘Last year he was the man’: Friend backs Carty to trust his basics and return to peak
The out-half is under increasing pressure from Conor Fitzgerald.
# andy-friend - Sunday 8 December, 2019
Friend laments fruitless return from Gloucester as pool picture dims
‘Instead of captialising on the half-time lead, we give an interception and given them a reason to believe.’
Cipriani swings it as Connacht suffer four-try loss in Gloucester
John Porch and Jack Carty helped the Westerners to a half-time lead, but it unravelled from there.
# andy-friend - Sunday 1 December, 2019
'We have unfinished business': Bundee's debt to Connacht and to Ireland
“Bundee epitomises everything about Connacht,” coach Andy Friend says following Kings victory.
# andy-friend - Friday 29 November, 2019
Aki, Adeolokun and Buckley return to Connacht XV for Kings clash
Andy Friend’s side face the South Africans in Galway tomorrow.
# andy-friend - Thursday 28 November, 2019
Connacht positive that new Bundee Aki deal is 'getting closer every day'
The 29-year-old Ireland international has been negotiating with the IRFU.
# andy-friend - Friday 22 November, 2019
Friend shuffles his pack for Connacht team to face Toulouse
The province are looking to back up a brilliant win against Montpellier last week.
# andy-friend - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
'He's brilliant' - Blade pushes Ireland claims as Boyle shines for Connacht
22-year-old Conor Fitzgerald is another youngster impressing for Andy Friend’s side.
# andy-friend - Monday 18 November, 2019
Connacht in talks with IRFU about short-term signings as injury list mounts
The western province now have 16 players out injured.
# andy-friend - Sunday 17 November, 2019
'In a weird way, that's actually what builds this team. It makes you have character'
Andy Friend’s Connacht will have a ‘red-hot crack’ at Toulouse after beating Montpellier.
# andy-friend - Friday 15 November, 2019
Dillane keen for Connacht tempo against heavyweight Montpellier
The 26-year-old second row makes a timely return on Sunday in Galway.
# andy-friend - Thursday 14 November, 2019
Marmion out for 3-4 weeks as depleted Connacht prepare for Montpellier
The return of Ultan Dillane is a welcome boost for Andy Friend.
# andy-friend - Saturday 9 November, 2019
'It could easily have been 70 points, but it wasn't, that's the one bit of solace we'll take'
Connacht were hit for six and suffered more injuries in key positions.
# andy-friend - Thursday 7 November, 2019
Connacht can lean on 2015/16 template for inspiration
The province won their first ever trophy in a year where the post-World Cup fallout hit others hardest.
# andy-friend - Friday 27 September, 2019
21-year-old Fitzgerald at 10, Marmion and Dillane held in reserve for Connacht's visit to Scarlets
Andy Friend has shown his hand for the Pro14 opener, with ex-Ulster prop Paddy McAllister set to make his competitive debut.
# andy-friend - Thursday 15 August, 2019
Bealham and Dillane travel to France with Connacht after World Cup disappointment
The pair are set to feature for Andy Friend’s side against Oyonnax tomorrow.
# andy-friend - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
Connacht sign exciting Australian Sevens wing
Head coach Andy Friend has previously worked with 25-year-old John Porch.
# andy-friend - Monday 6 May, 2019
Connacht still to announce three new signings, including a NIQ player
The western province’s head coach, Andy Friend, confirmed that more announcements are on the way.
# andy-friend - Sunday 5 May, 2019
'That hurt will be turned into positive energy and we'll be better next year'
Andy Friend’s Connacht were left disappointed as they lost to Ulster in the Pro14 quarter-finals.
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