The Irish Times

Leinster face a step up in challenge on trip to Scotstoun to face Glasgow

Leo Cullen’s side looking to complete unbeaten start before international break

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

Leinster punish Glasgow’s ill discipline with bonus point win

Reigning Pro14 champions now have a six-point lead at the top of Conference A

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 20:33

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Carrying space and the benefits of learning to stand still

Benefits of movement in football are well documented, but ability to stay put is key also

Sat Mar 28 2020 - 08:00

Richie Gray returns to Glasgow after agreeing two-year deal with Warriors

Giant secondrow has played with Sale, Castres and Toulouse over the last eight years

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 15:02

Motivated Samoa keen to punish Scotland for wading into tackle row

Scotland must win to remain in with chance of reaching World Cup quarter-finals

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 16:59

Rugby World Cup: McFarland believes Scotland more than a fast and loose side

Ulster coach and former Scotland assistant knows Scots need to measure up at set-piece

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 21:04

Scotland’s Finn Russell could face France despite head injury

Outhalf went off for Racing 92, coach Gregor Townsend adds six players to his squad

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 14:15

Gerry Thornley: Has Pro 14 bitten off more than it can chew by expanding?

Travel problems and the issue of using neutral officials will need to be looked at

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 07:00

Hanrahan secures bonus for Munster on return

Munster cut loose in second half against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 16:38

Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash

Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00

Connacht eye second win in Pro14 as they host Cardiff

Andrew Deegan to make debut against a Cardiff Blues side that has lost all three games

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 01:00

Hibs come from behind to win at Ibrox

Rangers beaten 3-2 by Neil Lennon’s men in bad-tempered clash in Glasgow

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 17:32

Boys in green and blue: the Irish at Brighton

The Seagulls, led by former Republic stalwart Chris Hughton, are back in the top flight

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Alan Power enjoying time in FA Cup limelight

Dubliner who has laboured in lower leagues revelling in Lincoln City’s FA Cup run

Sat Feb 18 2017 - 08:00

Connacht to reap benefits of break as injury crisis eases

Cardiff present usual tough challenge but Pat Lam is quietly confident of taking home advantage

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35

Ryan Giggs profile: Boy wonder who grew into United legend

Adaptability of the Welsh winger helped his incredible longevity at Old Trafford

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 15:04

Chesterfield sign Ched Evans on one-year contract

Three months before his rape retrial begins the former Wales international agrees deal

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 15:41

Stokes on the double as Hibs makes history

Irish striker scores twice in 3-2 Scottish Cup final win

Sat May 21 2016 - 17:48

Rangers clinch Scottish Championship and return to top flight

The Glasgow club restore top flight status after being dropped to bottom tier in 2012

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 22:18

Munster fail to make any ground on top four after Cardiff loss

Anthony Foley’s side remain four points behind Ulster in fifth spot

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 21:56

Munster look to maintain good form against Cardiff

Anthony Foley’s men are four points off the Pro12 playoff places

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 21:53

On surface of it Cardiff have advantage over Ulster

Two sides looking to rebound from defeats will pull out all stops in Wales

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00

Methodist notes

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 00:00

Mick Kearney to make debut for depleted Leinster

Clontarf native to fill Leinster’s secondrow gap after Mike McCarthy’s injury blow

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Stephen Dawson still looking for answers despite having his name cleared

Midfielder happy nine-month nightmare over ‘spot-fixing’ allegations is over

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00

Liam Lawrence hoping to earn Barnsley move

Former Irish midfielder training with Championship side with a view to moving from PAOK

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 17:04

Stokes on target as Celtic see off Hearts

New signing Teemu Pukki scores on debut at Tynecastle

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 15:00