The Irish Times

Uncapped Leicester flanker Reffell named in Wales squad for South Africa tour

He is joined by uncapped Cardiff number eight James Ratti in 33-man group for three Tests against Springboks in July

Wed May 18 2022 - 17:51

Wales buoyed by Usain Bolt message as champions target flying start

Dan Biggar reveals how eight-time Olympic gold medallist helped preparations

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 17:54

Irish contingent to the fore as Japan are put to the sword

Assured pre-tour display overshadowed by injuries to Jones and Tipuric

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 06:00

Conor Murray: ‘I still don’t have my head around it . . . it’s an unbelievable honour’

Ireland scrumhalf admits he was surprised to be named as new captain of the Lions

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 12:51

Conor Murray named Lions captain after Alun Wyn Jones ruled out

Justin Tipuric also ruled out with Welsh duo Adam Beard and Josh Navidi called up

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 22:10

Opportunity knocks for Lions’ all-Celtic starting XV

Japan’s high-tempo brand of rugby has capacity to trouble Warren Gatland’s side

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Hamish Watson ruled out of Lions' opening clash with Japan

The vacancy at openside flanker is filled by Wales’ experienced backrow Justin Tipuric

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 15:48

Lions Tour pen pics: A look at Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad

Party to tour South Africa consists of 16 backs and 21 forwards

Thu May 06 2021 - 15:51

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

Six Nations 2021: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Ireland’s strong end to the tournament reflected in selection

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Offloading skill has been obliterated from this Ireland attack

Strategies must be changed as Ireland aren’t getting the most out of talented backline

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 07:00

Johnny Sexton ‘saddened and shocked’ over concussion comments from French medics

Dr Jean-François Chermann expresses regret over comments about former patient

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 14:52

O’Gara advises Burns to dust himself down and get ready to go again

La Rochelle coach expects Sexton to be fit to face a France guided by dangerman Dupont

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 01:30

Billy Burns couldn’t perform his basics under mind numbing pressure

‘He is trying to get every single last inch out of that ball. He slightly overcooked it’

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell steels Irish for pilfering down the human tunnel

Assistant coach’s lineout expertise was evident from early on

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00

Wales 21 Ireland 16: 10 minutes that changed the game

Ten first half minutes which proved crucial for both Wales and Ireland in Cardiff

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 17:57

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03

Six Nations 2021: The only way is up for Wayne Pivac and Wales

Last year’s results were so poor that a big improvement this term seems inevitable

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 09:46

Wales finally pull clear of Italy’s grip in another lacklustre display

Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 19:22

Owen Doyle: Ireland suffered from officiating of the breakdown

Joy Neville makes important calls in Wales as other officials struggle over the weekend

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 06:59

Wales see off Georgia to give Wayne Pivac a welcome win

Teenage winger Louis Rees-Zammit scores on his debut in Llanelli

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 20:09

Justin Tipuric returns to Wales team to face Ireland

Wayne Pivac has otherwise kept faith in the team beaten by Scotland in the Six Nations

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 12:44

Alun Wyn Jones to become rugby’s most capped international

Wales secondrow named in Wayne Pivac’s team for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 12:22

Gerry Thornley: Antoine Dupont and France look perfectly primed for Ireland visit

The scrumhalf was at his electric best against Wales as Fabien Galthié targets Paris game

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 06:00

Iain Henderson sees red as Ulster make it two from two

Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 20:26

Joe Marler could be cited for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones’s testicles

Gareth Thomas apologises for saying ‘he would have never retired’ after incident

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 14:41

Wales’ cheating allegations show a lack of respect says France coach Fabien Galthie

Wales and France name their teams for Six Nations clash in Cardiff

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 14:19

Johnston misses chance to be Ulster hero

Replacement outhalf's injury-time drop goal attempt charged down

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 19:58

Liam Toland: Old DNA mixes with new to fuel Irish evolution

Denying Wales possession and kicking to gain distance were key to Ireland’s win

Mon Feb 10 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

Munster mood will be determined before kick-off

If Northampton win and Glasgow claim five-point haul, province’s cup campaign is over

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

14-man Saracens keep Champions Cup hopes alive

Defending champions defy Rhys Carre’s fifth minute red card to edge Ospreys in Swansea

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 15:43

Semi Radradra signing a statement of intent from Bristol

Pat Lam says Fiji wing’s move is evidence of fantastic work the Premiership club is doing

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 20:00

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