The Irish Times

Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 17:26

Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys

Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

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

Dan Biggar and George North injury concerns for Wales

Wayne Pivac facing an outhalf crisis while England’s Mako Vunipola is ruled out

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 14:15

Gloucester’s teenage winger Louis Rees-Zammit in line for Wales call-up

18-year-old has scored nine tries in 10 games for the English club this season

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 17:26

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Patchell may be forced out of Rugby World Cup after latest concussion

Outhalf suffered fourth concussion in less than two years during defeat to Ireland

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 09:28

Gerry Thornley: Ireland need to tighten defence and loosen attack

Twickenham debacle a serious wake-up call for coaching team and players alike

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 07:00

Wales can rely on Dan Biggar to adapt to World Cup challenge

Outhalf has developed his playmaking abilities under Chris Boyd at Northampton

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 15:28

Wales coach Warren Gatland plays down move to number one ranking

Dan Biggar inspires Wales to earn swift revenge in World Cup warm-up

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 20:44

Jonathan and James Davies start for Wales against England

Warren Gatland selects brothers in a strong starting XV for RWC warm-up in Cardiff

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 11:52

Wales outhalf Gareth Anscombe ruled out of World Cup with ACL injury

Grand Slam champions suffer second major injury blow after playmaker suffers knee injury

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 14:42

England show a little muscle to deny Wales number one slot

Eddie Jones’s side too strong at Twickenham as intensity takes its toll

Sun Aug 11 2019 - 19:07

Alun Wyn Jones set to become Wales’ most-capped player

There are 13 starters named from the Grand Slam-clinching victory over Ireland

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 12:26

Gareth Anscombe to leave Cardiff Blues for Welsh rivals Ospreys

Outhalf’s decision means he will still be eligible to represent Wales

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 19:20

Connacht book Ulster quarter-final and return to Europe’s top table

Andy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the Sportsground

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 17:38

Bundee Aki returns to Connacht side for key Cardiff clash

Andy Friend’s side will qualify for Champions Cup and Pro14 play-offs with victory

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 12:14

Gordon D’Arcy: What happens in Six Nations is irrelevant come the World Cup

However, Schmidt faces biggest challenge of coaching career to rebuild belief for Japan

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 06:00

Impressive Wales complete grand assignment in clinical fashion

Renewed questions for Schmidt and Ireland following a surprisingly ragged performance

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00

Rob Kearney expects flak but says players must ‘never lose focus’

‘You have to bank all these tough days. There’s no doubt about it, that was a tough day’

Sun Mar 17 2019 - 13:24

Ireland left with egg on their faces in Cardiff

Decision to leave Principality roof open backfired badly for Joe Schmidt's side

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 17:45

Wales raise the roof to secure Grand Slam glory

Late Larmour try no consolation for Ireland as Warren Gatland wins a third Grand Slam

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 17:10

Gordon D'Arcy: Conquering rampant Wales in Cardiff would represent a massive scalp

Ireland won’t lack motivation with Schmidt and Best facing their last Six Nations game

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00

Gareth Anscombe says Wales must be at their best to seal the deal

‘We knew we were capable of getting to this point and we are desperate to finish it off’

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 22:35

Wales eye clean sweep after victory over injury-hit Scotland

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 19:55

Wales make it 13 in a row and eye Grand Slam date with Ireland

Nothing unlucky about it as Warren Gatland’s side hold off Scottish fightback in Edinburgh

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 16:26

The Offload: The Ireland rugby team’s Icarus complex

The hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny Sexton

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 11:41

Gatland questions England’s ability to win the games that matter

Wales boss says England ‘had no idea what animal was turning up this week’

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 21:06

Gareth Anscombe preferred to Dan Biggar in Wales team

‘We’ve looked really sharp and the squad are incredibly motivated to kick on’

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 12:51

Gerry Thornley: Why Ireland fans should put their faith in Wales

An England win at the Principality Stadium would as good as decide the Six Nations title

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 06:00

Wales and North take advantage as France lose all direction

Warren Gatland’s side take French gifts and turn round a 16-point half-time deficit

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 22:16

Six Nations: Logic points to Welsh win but doesn’t apply to France

Unpredictable les bleus will fired up and keen to redeem themselves after Fiji upset

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 06:30

Tomos Williams to make Six Nations bow against France

Josh Navidi and Ross Moriarty return to the backrow as Wales look for 10th-straight win

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 11:52

Leigh Halfpenny included in extended Wales Six Nations squad

Warren Gatland names a larger 39 man Six Nations squad because of injury concerns

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 12:58