The Irish Times

Johann van Graan sends out stark warning after Munster’s dismal Swansea show

‘We need to improve in all areas,’ says head coach after first loss of season at Ospreys

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00

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

Five uncapped players in Wales’ Six Nations squad

There’s a recall for Rhys Webb who last played Test rugby just over two years ago

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 11:39

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

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

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

Gareth Anscombe preferred to Dan Biggar in Wales team

‘We’ve looked really sharp and the squad are incredibly motivated to kick on’

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 12:51

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

Munster’s dominant pack the foundation for win over Ospreys

Munster make it three straight victories at start of inaugural Guinness PRO14 season

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 06:45

Wales resist the urge to change for Irish visit

Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris will again be among the replacements in Cardiff

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 11:31

Absence of Kleyn and Ryan sees Munster reshuffle secondrow

Pro12 preview: Ospreys v Munster, Liberty stadium (Saturday 5.15, live on Sky Sports)

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 13:59

Rob Evans and Tomas Francis come into Wales side to face England

Dan Biggar and George North both maintain their places after suffering injuries last week

Thu Feb 09 2017 - 13:18

Pat Lam turns attention to continent after Ospreys defeat

Depleted Connacht can make history by reaching the Champions Cup knock-outs

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 15:28

Keelan Giles on the Wales bench for clash with Japan

18-year-old winger among replacements as Rob Howley makes 10 changes to starting XV

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 11:49

Ulster maintain winning streak, but only just

Last minute Paddy Jackson penalty gets Ulster over the line at home to the Ospreys

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 20:50

Slick Ireland show their greater strength in depth

Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00

Ireland ease to impressive warm-up win over ragged Wales

O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 17:11

Ireland back to business with first warm-up match against Wales

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 23:59

Nine uncapped players in Wales World Cup training squad

Warren Gatland has included 13 foreign-based players in 47-man party

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 14:15

Munster claim final spot after dramatic win over Ospreys

TMO calls back last-minute try for Welsh side at Thomond Park

Sun May 24 2015 - 13:54

Peter O’Mahony and Simon Zebo return for Munster

Ireland internationals recover from injury to start pro 12 semi-final against the Ospreys

Fri May 22 2015 - 15:00

Munster dazed and confused as Thomond breached again

Another home defeat, in front of poor crowd at Thomond Park, keeps pressure on Foley

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 20:50

Lam makes changes for Connacht’s trip to Ospreys

Four alterations for Rabo Pro12 match

Sat May 10 2014 - 02:00