The Irish Times

Connacht without Aki and Hansen for dead rubber

Ireland internationals will miss final URC game of the season against Zebre

Tue May 17 2022 - 20:35

Kiwi duo Gibson-Park and Lowe pushing Leinster to fresh heights

In-form scrumhalf’s head-to-head with Dupont at the Aviva an enticing prospect

Wed May 11 2022 - 06:00

Connacht face tough challenge in looking to complete South African clean sweep

Andy Friend’s side take on a strong Sharks side in Durban on Saturday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:02

URC preview: Seven changes to Connacht team to face Lions in South Africa

Connacht’s leading try scorer in the competition Mack Hansen swaps wing for fullback

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 14:58

Continuation of foul play yet another shocking advert for rugby

Surely now coaches must be held to account, and what are World Rugby doing?

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 06:00

Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout

Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 19:49

Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage

Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00

Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup

Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 12:19

Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster must improve again to claim a massive European scalp

Full-strength Toulouse will travel to Belfast in expectation, not simply hope

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 06:00

Leinster win at the Sportsground but Connacht have leg to stand on

It’s advantage Leinster after European Champions Cup round of 16, first leg

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 22:36

Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasion

Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00

Connacht have almost full squad to call on for Leinster first leg

Andy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 15:54

Johnny Sexton set to return as Leinster face buoyant Connacht

Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Connacht target win against Benetton to keep hopes of top-eight finish alive

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen return to bolster province for crunch match

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 01:00

Friend calls for Connacht response after ‘embarrassing’ defeats

Hansen and Bealham back for province ahead of URC trip to face Benetton

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00

‘I’m a bit flat’ - Connacht find themselves at a low ebb at the worst time

Andy Friend accepts that Connacht must win all of their four remaining URC games

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 05:00

Connacht’s Butler focuses on URC meeting in ‘bizarre’ Leinster series

Captain keen to bounce back from ‘embarrasing’ defeat to Edinburgh against champions

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 18:22

TV View: It’s France on the Slammers as Ireland have to make do with a Triple

Shane Horgan keeps the cork in the bottle and looks at what Ireland had to beat

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 22:50

Ireland 26 Scotland 5: Ireland player ratings

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s side from the Aviva Stadium

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 19:28

England 15 Ireland 32: Ireland player ratings

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s winning side at Twickenham

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 19:28

Farrell paying no attention to Jones’ mind games ahead of Twickenham trip

Ireland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injury

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00

Jack Conan left out as Ireland name team for England clash

Andy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to Twickenham

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 13:49

O’Driscoll says Italy game gives Farrell the chance to experiment

‘I would love to see Joey get a bit more game-time, not necessarily just this weekend’

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 01:00

Aki exudes positivity in advance of key Paris showdown

Abrasive centre says – despite Sexton’s absence – Ireland have the players to take the game to the French

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 01:00

Six Nations: Johnny Sexton to miss Ireland’s game against France

Henshaw and Henderson return to the replacements bench for Paris trip

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 13:39

Henderson and Henshaw likely to make bench for France-Ireland clash

Strong showing by starting team against Wales suggests an unchanged Irish XV

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 20:45

Six Nations 2022: France v Ireland - Kick-off time, TV details, team news, odds and more

Andy Farrell’s side travel to Paris on Saturday looking to follow up on their Wales win

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 12:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must show courage and continue unrelenting attack

Ireland and France share similar playing styles with one or two points of difference

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton remains controller-in-chief of Ireland’s attacking game

He may no longer be front of house in the back line, but he brings order and composure

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00

Ultimate test beckons in Paris after Ireland clear first hurdle in style

Farrell facing some difficult selection calls with Henderson and Henshaw back in the mix

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 01:00

Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales opener

Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 08:08

The Offload: Young Will Hickey making progress

George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 10:30

‘It doesn’t break us, it makes us stronger’- Connacht punched in guts by Tigers

Andy Friend’s side let 18-point lead slip away but can still reach Champions Cup last-16

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 06:46

Connacht hearts broken by last ditch Leicester Tigers

Sides combine for nine total tries as western province denied a famous Galway victory

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 19:25