The Irish Times

Finn Russell’s cunnning and craft sets up big Racing win in Northampton

Scottish outhalf provides the telling pass for four of the five tries in bonus-point win

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 22:26

Potent twin threats give Scotland an exciting extra dimension

Hogg and Russell the most dangerous, X-factor backs Scottish rugby has produced in two decades

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 08:00

Six Nations: Any coach with a beating heart has to play Finn Russell

Return of Scottish outhalf greeted with giddy expectation, but his uniqueness can be fatal

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 06:14

Zebo’s brace of tries in vain as Exeter Chiefs hold on to reach promised land

English side edged out Racing 92 in thrilling European Cup final at Ashton Gate

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 19:38

Mike Prendergast says Racing will be fully loaded against Saracens

Parisians’ hunger for Champions Cup will drive them on, says coach and former Munster player

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 06:00

Munster down and all but out in Paris as Racing deliver a fast finish

Van Graan’s men now relying on a fortuitous set of results to reach the quarter-finals

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 06:00

Racing run out clear winners as Munster’s hopes fade into the distance

Only improbable series of results on final weekend will see Munster qualify for last eight

Sun Jan 12 2020 - 17:39

In their hour of need, Munster can still believe

Pressure is on Van Graan’s men but they have the ability to produce on the day

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00

Simon Zebo’s ankle injury unlikely to hobble fully focused Racing

Connacht, Munster and Ulster face three French sides hungry for Champions Cup

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 06:00

New ground has been broken in Larkham's Munster revolution

‘New Munster’ show their width and wit as they draw with Racing 92 at Thomond Park

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony admits Munster’s regret is two-fold

‘I don’t think we played well enough to win the game, to be totally honest with you’

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 21:29

Munster fall just short of the full Houdini as Racing take share of the spoils

JJ Hanrahan’s late drop goal misses target in thrilling Thomond Park endgame

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 20:04

Racing 92 thrash defending champions Saracens

Russell inspires French side to bonus point win over beleaguered Premiership outfit

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 17:45

Toulouse secure stunning Racing 92 win to set up Leinster semi

Four-time winners move into the last four despite Zack Holme’s 28th minute red card

Sun Mar 31 2019 - 18:27

Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing

Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:47

Racing 92 on a mission but expect Ulster to push them close

Dan McFarland recalls 13 players following last week's Pro14 loss to Leinster

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00

John O'Sullivan: who are the Champions Cup's headline performers so far?

Likes of Gloucester’s Morgan and Toulouse’s Guitoune pose real threat to provinces’ hopes

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 07:00

Racing 92 claim bonus-point win to bury Leicester hopes

French side continue brilliant Champions Cup run at Welford Road

Sun Dec 16 2018 - 15:43

How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guide

Leinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal rounds

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 17:37

Ledesma looks to increase Argentina squad’s depth for World Cup

Coach says scrum rules in domestic game have been ‘detrimental to all Argentine rugby’

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 22:30

Ireland poised to extend proud home record against the Pumas

Expected edge at scrum time to establish the platform for Schmidt’s men

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Schmidt's Ireland 2.0 taking shape

Argentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depth

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00

Dan McFarland: Hunger to succeed is our strength going forward

Rory Best admits province will be ‘fighting for their lives’ in games against Scarlets

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00

Ulster come ready to party but Racing’s beat proves too much

Paris aristocrats secure bonus-point win after wild and loose game at La Defense Arena

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 20:03

Simon Zebo looking to thwart Ulster on their trip to Paris

In-form Zebo aiming to impress against Irish province for formidable Racing

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00

Even without Machenaud, Racing will make formidable foes

Parisians are in good shape as they prepare to face Leinster in Sunday’s finals in Bilbao

Wed May 09 2018 - 06:00

Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw may return for Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final

Centre injured in Six Nations close to being fit enough for Scarlets encounter, says Cullen

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

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

Ireland ready to get down and dirty with wily Argentinians

Players as much as the fans are expecting a 3-0 series and a seventh straight win

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00

Even by Munster standards, this should be special

Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:30

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Munster do Anthony Foley proud as they trounce Racing 92

Rassie Erasmus’s side claim bonus point with performance of ruthless efficiency in Paris

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 18:06

Munster must make poignant Paris return a stepping stone

Racing 92 have impressive home form even if their focus is now on domestic league

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 11:54