The Irish Times

Different Strokes: Lawlor opening all the right doors to fulfil LA Paralympics dream

Philip Reid with his weekly round-up from the world of golf

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 06:00

So close but so far as Clermont end Leinster’s European dream

Leo Cullen’s side flirt with famous comeback but Camille Lopez drops French into final

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 18:00

Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their money

Provinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Pat Lam makes four changes for Ospreys visit

Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham on Connacht bench after being released by Ireland

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 13:04

Tiernan O’Halloran to captain Connacht against Ospreys

Pat Lam makes five changes as his side look for a third straight win at Liberty Stadium

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 13:04

Wounded Wales go to well and find just enough to quench home fires

Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 18:58

Alun-Wyn Jones in Wales World Cup squad despite injury

Head coach Warren Gatland has selected five lock forwards after medial ligament setback

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 13:14

Wales edge Ireland in bruising World Cup warm-up

Frustration for Paul O’Connell on final international appearance in Ireland

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 18:23

Slick Ireland show their greater strength in depth

Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00

Ireland ease to impressive warm-up win over ragged Wales

O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 17:11

Ireland back to business with first warm-up match against Wales

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 23:59

Nine uncapped players in Wales World Cup training squad

Warren Gatland has included 13 foreign-based players in 47-man party

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 14:15

Peter O’Mahony and Simon Zebo return for Munster

Ireland internationals recover from injury to start pro 12 semi-final against the Ospreys

Fri May 22 2015 - 15:00

Wales forced into two changes for Italy clash

Frontrow crisis means Aaron Jarvis and uncapped Rob Evans start against strong Italy pack

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 12:55

Liam Toland: Powerfully simple Welsh game plan leaves Ireland playing catch-up

Joe Schmidt will need to address counter-attack policy, offloads and the ability to come from behind

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 11:17

Ireland’s Grand ambition folds under pressure

Team betrayed hints of panic as they were forced to chase the game

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00

Sam Warburton hails victory over Ireland as one of the best in Wales career

Wales could yet claim Six Nations title with a hefty victory over Italy in Rome

Sun Mar 15 2015 - 23:53

Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes go up in smoke

Ireland run out of ideas in Cardiff as Wales get the better of Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 16:22

Jamie Roberts to be let go by Racing Metro - reports

Wales centre could follow Ireland’s Johnny Sexton out the door at Top 14 club

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 16:36

Wales make it eight on the bounce against Scotland

Leigh Halfpenny caps brilliant display with 16 points at Murrayfield

Sun Feb 15 2015 - 17:54

Wales and Scotland look to bounce back from opening day losses

While both sides will be desperate for a win, Welsh experience might just be the difference

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00

Wales prop Samson Lee forced out of Scotland tie

Frontrow was unable to complete final component of return to play protocols

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 17:00

Gareth Anscombe named in Wales Six Nations squad

James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 12:18

Ospreys victory confirms visiting sides no longer fear Munster citadel

Foley: ‘We’ve consistently said we want to make our Thomond Park a fortress’

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 01:00

Munster dazed and confused as Thomond breached again

Another home defeat, in front of poor crowd at Thomond Park, keeps pressure on Foley

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 20:50