The Irish Times

Simon Zebo and Diarmuid Barron ruled out of Exeter clash

Munster duo forced to withdraw having come down with gastroenteritis problems

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 16:52

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00

Scotland given a fright in Florence but Italy are beaten again

Gregord Townsend’s side come from behind to notch their fifth-consecutive victory

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 15:22

Leinster’s startling strength-in-depth there for all to see

Byrne and Kelleher clinical as Cullen praises quality of his second string side

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 16:40

Ulster club round-up: Crossmaglen rack up 45th Armagh title

Armagh kingpins turn it around in second half against Ballymacnab

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 18:30

Back to the drawing board for Munster as final place proves elusive again

Van Graan offers no excuses and admits formidable Saracens were the better team

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 06:00

Glasgow go above Munster after five-try win against Leinster at RDS

Scottish side will top Conference A if they can beat Edinburgh at home in final round

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 19:34

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 17:32

Scotland v England: Eddie Jones gives mind games a rest

England coach avoids phoney war as he makes one change for Scotland match

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 17:22

Glasgow eager to finally get off the mark

Clash with fellow-strugglers Montpellier should prove an entertaining affair

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00

Leinster seek to re-establish momentum against Glasgow

A late change by Leinster sees the injured Jack Conan replaced by Dan Leavy for Warriors visit

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 14:42

Munster get over the line against Glasgow

Rassie Erasmus’s side forced to live on their nerves in frantic finish at Musgrave Park

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 22:37

Six Nations team by team guide: Scotland

Opening fixture against Ireland should set tone for the Scots’ tournament

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 04:29

Weekend European Champions Cup previews

Holders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounter

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

Greig Laidlaw calls on Scotland to change the tune

Italy know they have to work hard if they want to bounce back after loss to England

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00

Leinster made to work hard for their reward

Leinster go top of Pro12 table with hard-fought win over Glasgow at the RDS

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 22:46

Connacht need to embrace more creative philosophy

Misfortune with injury has been a huge problem for Irish province but they have to be more adventurous in their patterns

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00