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

Agony for 14-man La Rochelle as five star Toulouse conquer Europe again

Ronan O’Gara’s side fall short as winners return to the top of the continental table

Sat May 22 2021 - 19:28

Six Nations: England very short-priced favourites to retain their crown

Bookies rate France as second favourites to win with Ireland third most likely winners

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 01:00

Connacht come within a score of massive upset against Racing 92

Irish province had an opportunity to take full points with the last play of the game

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 20:10

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

Simon Zebo: ‘It’s been tough not being able to put my hand up to play with Ireland’

Former Munster star has zero regrets with his decision to switch his life and rugby to Paris

Sat Apr 04 2020 - 08:00

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

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

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

Munster could do with a racing start against old foes and friends

Van Graan’s men will have to bring their ‘A’ game to overcome talented French visitors

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 21:15

Racing 92 thrash defending champions Saracens

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

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 17:45

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad

Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:08

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

Six Nations: Logic points to Welsh win but doesn’t apply to France

Unpredictable les bleus will fired up and keen to redeem themselves after Fiji upset

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 06:30

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

Sports Review 2018: Lock, stock and barrel for a special Irish team

Win over New Zealand was even more memorable than the one in Chicago

Tue Dec 25 2018 - 15:00

Leo Cullen and Leinster’s Champions Cup love affair continues

Racing coach Laurent Labit: ‘Well, he has the Irish team so we are just a poor man’s team’

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:58

Leinster 15 Racing 12: Racing 92 player ratings

Patrick Madden runs the rule over the Parisians after their agonising final defeat

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:33

Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country

It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

Dan Carter’s flame may be fading but his legacy is secure

All Black player of his generation is ending his top-class career as a substitute for Racing

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Leinster’s rugby brains to make up for damaging backrow losses

At the heart of Leinster's greatness is a deep understanding of their game plan

Fri May 11 2018 - 07:00

Champions Cup final: 10 things you really should know

Match details, team news, how to watch, and the big talking points for Leinster v Racing 92

Thu May 10 2018 - 11:04

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Wed May 09 2018 - 05:30

Natal Sharks and another South African side to join Pro 14

McGrath must hit ‘fitness markers’ if he is to direct Leinster against Racing in Champions Cup

Mon May 07 2018 - 01:00

Liam Toland: After 23 years of professional rugby are Irish provinces succeeding?

The Irish team punches above its weight, but at provincial level, success is harder to define

Fri May 04 2018 - 06:30

Leinster and Racing dominate European Player of the Year shortlist

Three Leinster players and two Racing 92 players in shortlist ahead of Bilbao final

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 11:04

Knives at a gun fight: The 21 minutes that killed off Munster

Teddy Thomas was sensational in opening quarter of the game as Racing stormed ahead

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 07:00

Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in Bordeaux

Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 18:06

Munster must maintain high tempo to unsettle Racing

French team possess some outstanding players in Teddy Thomas and Leone Nakarwara

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00

Munster’s Mr Dependable grasping every opportunity

For so long in the shadows, Holland now a regular starter for Van Graan’s side

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 06:00

Rugby Statistics: Leinster must beware flying Scarlets out wide

Halfpenny and Sexton set for battle off the tee - but Maxime Machenaud leads the way

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 07:04