The Irish Times

Ulster secure bonus-point win but fall over the line in the end

Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:03

Ian Madigan breaks Edinburgh hearts with last-gasp kick for Ulster

The outhalf also broke the Scottish side’s hearts in Murrayfield back in August

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 21:55

Exeter blow away Lyon to send a warning to Leinster

Defending European champions start slowly but win with plenty to spare at Sandy Park

Sun Apr 04 2021 - 17:09

Connacht give up 21-point half time lead as Scarlets claim Champions Cup spot

Andy Friend’s side lose out on chance of first win at Parc y Scarlets

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 22:43

Leinster let their feet do the talking as they make it 17 wins on the trot

Leo Cullen praises side as they continue perfect season in woeful conditions

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00

Leinster steer a steady course through the storm

Poor conditions make for poor spectacle but Leinster get the job done

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 16:44

Leo Cullen names Leinster team for visit of Lyon

Jordan Larmour remains at fullback with Rob Kearney among the replacements

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 13:16

Connacht and Friend turn their minds to Gloucester test

Coach looking for big improvement following patchy display against Southern Kings

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 20:50

Toulouse bounce back to take down Gloucester at Kingsholm

Joe Simpson’s two breathtaking tries had given English side early advantage

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 22:37

Leinster keep up perfect start thanks to brilliant second-half showing

Leo Cullen’s side score four second-half tries to see off Edinburgh challenge

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 22:04

The Offload: Consistency in interpretation needed to protect players

It’s important to recognise the role of clubs in Ireland’s Under-20 Grand Slam triumph

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 09:39

Less-than-stellar Leinster eclipsed by Edinburgh

Dan Leavy returns but Scottish side muscle their way to comforable Murrayfield win

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 22:15

Dan Leavy named in Leinster team for trip to Edinburgh

Joe Tomane makes his first Leinster start since injuring his hamstring in November

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 12:25

Connacht get hit for six as Glasgow take the bonus at Scotstoun

Andy Friend’s side suffer setback in bid to narrow gap on Scottish side

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 22:26

Toulouse make it four out of four with bonus-point win over Wasps

Saracens close in on quarter-final slot as Glasgow keep their hopes alive

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 17:49

Leinster fully focused on revenge mission in Italy

Cullen’s side unlikely to underestimate Treviso following shock home defeat last season

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

Rugby statistics: James Lowe’s positive impact speaks for itself

The Leinster man was immense on Saturday and can be a big presence going forward

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 06:30

The Offload: Ben Whitehouse’s uncomfortable rite of passage

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 06:00

Inspirational Lowe helps give Leinster the edge

Van Graan’s irritation understandable as a number of big calls went against Munster

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 01:00

Archer’s moment of madness and Lowe’s moments of brilliance key

Finicky and time consuming officiating takes away from derby date

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 22:03

Leinster keep Munster at arm’s length to continue Aviva dominance

James Lowe scores two tries as Leo Cullen’s side make it four wins on the spin in fixture

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 20:31

What we learned from the Champions Cup weekend

Zebo fortunate, durable Sexton, O’Mahony’s lineout nous, Arnold and O’Donoghue impress

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 19:30

Gerbrandt Grobler makes debut as Munster put Zebre to the sword

South African secondrow receives warm ovation from home supporters at Thomond Park

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 22:40

Rugby statistics: Clubs running the rule over the referees

Analysis of main match officials and their particular areas of interest now common

Thu Jan 11 2018 - 07:00

Leinster hold on to deny resurgent Connacht at a windy RDS

Keane’s side leave Dublin with just a losing bonus point to show for their huge efforts

Mon Jan 01 2018 - 18:19

Johann van Graan ready for tough test in weeks ahead

Province prepares for Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers with Ospreys victory

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 07:00

Review finds Parra was correctly permitted to return to play

The match referee clearly stopped the play out of concern for the player’s welfare

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 15:59

Johnny Sexton continuing to tick all of the boxes

Return of razor-sharp Earls a significant boost for more ambitious Munster

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 06:05

Johnny Sexton guides Leinster to another home success over Munster

Late try from Keith Earls earns important bonus point for visitors at Aviva Stadium

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 17:21

Referees announced for first two rounds of Champions Cup

England’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of Leinster’s clash with Montpellier at the RDS

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 12:58

Rassie Erasmus thrilled with Alex Wootton’s progression for Munster

Winger’s scores four tries against a Cheetahs suide that are still to find their Pro14 feet

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 07:00

Cheetahs struggling to get up to Pro14 speed

Munster inflict another heavy defeat on South African newcomers at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 19:31

Scarlets painting right pictures for Nigel Owens this season

Rassie Erasmus’s side have been penalised more than rivals Scarlets by Nigel Owens

Thu May 25 2017 - 07:00

Clermont’s Etienne Falgoux charged over Luke Marshall incident

Prop alleged to have made contact with the eye area of Ulster centre during Champions Cup game in France

Tue Dec 20 2016 - 17:35