The Irish Times

Ulster continue their dominance over Edinburgh despite late comeback

Edinburgh lose unbeaten record at the Dam Stadium

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 22:17

Ireland wrap up Triple Crown with bonus-point win over Scotland

Conor Murray try completes comfortable victory to secure first silverware won on home soil since 2004

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 18:43

Six Nations: Ireland on cusp of winning first trophy on home soil in 18 years

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Scotland drop Finn Russell for Ireland game

Scottish outhalf makes way for Blair Kinghorn for game in Dublin

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 13:30

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 21:51

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Opportunity knocks for Hanrahan – and Munster

Hosts have physicality to meet Edinburgh head on plus greater variety in attack

Sat May 05 2018 - 06:00

Organisers putting positive spin on rebranded Pro14

It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 06:00

Vern Cotter drops Fraser Brown after England sin bin

Outgoing coach makes just one change for his final game in charge against Italy

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 12:11

John Barclay skippers Scots as XV for Wales game named

Vern Cotter: ‘It’s a huge weekend in the championship, we’re still right in the mix’

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 13:00

Scotland 27 Ireland 22: Scottish player ratings

John O’Sullivan rates the victorious Scottish players after their Murrayfield win over Ireland

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 18:30

Rugby Stats: Glasgow have to up the ante for visit of Munster

Gregor Townsend’s side need to improve if they are to sustain European ambitions

Thu Jan 12 2017 - 07:00

Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to Foley

Munster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond Park

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 16:53

Finn Russell to return to action in Glasgow’s game with Ulster

Outhalf suffered severe head injury in last year’s Pro 12 semi-final against Connacht

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 16:01

Rio 2016: Sonny Bill Williams out of Games as New Zealand lose to Japan

Superstar ruled out after suffering Achilles injury in Sevens opener

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 19:09

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

Connacht will have to respond when backs are against the wall

Glasgow have firepower but raw emotion could propel Lam’s men to Pro12 final

Sat May 21 2016 - 10:21

Pat Lam names XV for biggest game in Connacht’s history

Eoin McKeon the one new face to starting XV for season-defining Glasgow semi-final

Fri May 20 2016 - 12:33

Connacht topple champions Glasgow at fortress Sportsground

Two sides will do battle again in Pro 12 semis after Pat Lam’s side dig in for famous victory

Sat May 07 2016 - 17:52

Iain Henderson returns for Ulster against Glasgow

Jackson set to make his 100th appearance while Warriors welcome back internationals

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 12:52

Lions may hold the aces needed to conquer New Zealand

The likes of Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola can give tourists a chance on toughest of tours

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 11:26

Tim Visser returns for Scotland trip to play Italy

Very Cotter’s side are looking to avoid a 10th Six Nations defeat on the spin

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 11:36

John Barclay returns to Scotland side for England clash

Scarlets flanker to make first Six Nations appearance in four years in Calcutta Cup

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 12:37

Six Nations: The lowdown on Scotland

It’s been a case of close but no cigar for Vern Cotter but Scotland are on the up

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 13:45

Vern Cotter names 35-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

Uncapped props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland both handed call-ups

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 11:37

Ireland’s hopes for Rugby World Cup glory go south

Argentina always had an extra gear and pulled away for a 23-point victory

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 22:13

Bernard Foley sinks Scotland the brave with last minute penalty

Vern Cotter’s side moments from famous win but the Wallabies edge quarter-final

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 18:19

Scotland recall Tim Swinson and Fraser Brown for Australia

Duo replace suspended Ross Ford and Jonny Gray in Vern Cotters side to play Wallabies

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 14:56

Scotland eventually overcome Samoa to book quarter-final place

A thrilling game in St James’ Park saw Samoa put it right up to Scotland until late on

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 16:53

Heyneke Meyer wants intense pressure to create new Springbok diamonds

South Africa get World Cup back on track with victory over Samoa but injuries mount up

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 01:01

Vern Cotter makes 10 changes to Scotland side for USA

Henry Pyrgos leads side at Elland Road as entire bench from Japan game promoted

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 11:28

Scotland overwhelm Italy with six-try haul in World Cup warm-up

Sean Lamont and Tim Visser score two tries each in convincing victory

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 11:37

Scotland impress against Italy at second time of asking

Vern Cotter’s side much more convincing in second World Cup warm-up against Azzurri

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 18:01

Scotland look to sign off for World Cup in style

Vern Cotter picks a strong side for second game against Italy

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:00