The Irish Times

Wales coach Wayne Pivac not looking past Italy to Grand Slam possibility

‘We have got to get on top of this Italian side before you see any of that sort of razzle-dazzle’

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 15:33

‘We’ve got to start playing like the team we can become’

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and head coach Wayne Pivac happy to win ugly

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00

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

Van Graan doesn’t regret Munster tactics in loss to Leinster

Head coach says ‘currently we are not good enough at knockout rugby at this stage’

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 06:00

Ireland weather the storm to see off Wales

A much improved performance is rewarded with a bonus point win in Dublin

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 18:22

Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handle

Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 07:00

Dan Biggar cleared to start for Wales against Fiji

Warren Gatland makes two changes as his side bid to confirm place in quarter-finals

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 08:11

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Cory Hill released from Wales squad after losing fitness battle

Secondrow fails to recover from leg fracture and is replaced in Japan by Bradely Davies

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 08:21

Well-scripted send-off that ticked all the right boxes for Ireland

Applause for Rory Best and Joe Schmidt’s last home game felt even sweeter with a win

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 05:00

Ireland go to number one with win over Wales

Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 16:32

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray reunited for Wales clash

Andy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against Wales

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 13:50

Sexton, Henshaw and Earls all set to return for final World Cup warm-up

Both Ireland and Wales expected to unveil full-strength sides for last Test match

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 01:00

Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead

Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 06:35

Ireland get green machine back on the road

Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 17:05

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

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

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

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 20:20

Taulupe Faletau set to miss Six Nations after breaking arm again

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 08:45

Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaign

No Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the Tigers

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00

Gatland names two rookies in Wales squad

Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan included in squad for autumn internationals

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 14:09

Aki and Carty lead Connacht to impressive win over Scarlets

Returning Ireland centre impresses as outhalf knocks over 18 points at Sportsground

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 19:53

Leinster come unstuck against Scarlets

Scarlets exact revenge for defeat in last season’s Pro14 final to their Irish opponents

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 22:36

Ireland v Wales: Expect lots of hits and very few misses

Ireland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weakness

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Dublin visit holds no fears for Wales

Back to full strength, Gatland’s underdogs will be confident they have Ireland’s measure

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 07:00

Wales’ injury list mounts as Rhys Webb ruled out of Six Nations

Wales could now be without up to nine players for opening game against Scotland

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 17:48

Australia complete first Test thrashing of England

Warner and Bancroft steer hosts home to secure resounding 10-wicket win at Gabba

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 06:36

England on the brink as Australia dominate in Brisbane

Hosts need another 56 to take first Test after Lyon, Starc and Warner torment tourists

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 11:38

All Blacks snuff out Welsh resistance in Cardiff

Wales’ long wait for a victory over New Zealand continues

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 19:34

Joe Root’s attention to detail reaping early Ashes rewards

Captain has left no stone unturned in Australia and England are making the most of it

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 16:55

Smith stabilises Australia after England take four early wickets

First Test day two: Australia 165-4; England 302 after intriguing second day at the Gabba

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 08:25

England put suspensions aside to win 4-0 over West Indies

Eoin Morgan’s men win despite missing Ben Stokes and Alex Hales over Bristol altercation

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 21:12

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Sat May 27 2017 - 12:51