The Irish Times

Defeat to Italy an ‘unacceptable performance’ admits Wales coach Wayne Pivac

Coach plays down claims of arrogance after making seven changes to side

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 19:53

Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge

Scottish losing streak in Cardiff grows to 11 as they fail to build on Calcutta Cup win

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 16:47

Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales opener

Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 08:08

Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 17:26

Ospreys stage daring fightback to inflict defeat on Leinster at the RDS

Devin Toner sets appearance record but ends up on the losing side after three late tries

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 22:35

Wales will have to make at least four changes for Scotland trip

Wayne Pivac weighs options after injuries mount up following Ireland win

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 16:47

Ospreys come from behind as Connacht’s home woes continue

Andy Friend’s side lose a fourth-consecutive fixture in Galway as Rhys Webb impresses

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 19:31

Dan McFarland calls out Ulster’s naivety after loss away to Ospreys

Welsh side secure just their second win of the season at a rain-lashed Liberty Stadium

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00

Johnston misses chance to be Ulster hero

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

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 19:58

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

Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handle

Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 07:00

Blow for Wales as injury ends Josh Navidi’s World Cup

Backrow will miss Springboks semi-final after injuring hamstring during France win

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 12:58

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

Gatland wants Wales ‘rugby-ready’ as World Cup preparations ramp up

Outhalf Rhys Patchell will get first start in 15 months against Ireland in Dublin

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 16:49

Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead

Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 06:35

Ireland get green machine back on the road

Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 17:05

Gerry Thornley: RWC dreams will be sealed or shredded in Cardiff

It’s Wales’s last home game before Japan, and Ireland’s shot at some redemption

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt's likely starting XV for Wales game

Will Addison and Jack Carty set for starts in Cardiff in a much-changed side

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 19:40

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

Gatland sticks with tried and trusted for Scotland clash

Ospreys lock Adam Beard replaces Cory Hill for the visit to Murrayfield to face Scotland

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 13:24

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

Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teams

For years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00

Hill and Wales aiming to seal first series win in Argentina since 1999

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00

Gatland praises next generation after narrow Springboks win

Rassie Erasmus laments defensive errors as Wales edge tight Test match in Washington

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 11:13

Ulster look to keep knock-out hopes alive against Ospreys

Jono Gibbes rings changes up front for potentially crucial clash with Pro14’s form side

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 09:44

George North seals bonus-point win for Wales against Italy

Azzurri on course for the Wooden Spoon while Wales could finish in second place

Sun Mar 11 2018 - 17:45

George North left out of Wales squad for Six Nations opener

Rhys Patchell will take up outhalf role in place of injured Dan Biggar for Scotland clash

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 12:39

Wales suffer 13th successive loss to impressive Australia

Wallabies score four tries in hard-fought victory in Cardiff

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 19:47

Pat Lam makes four changes for Ospreys visit

Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham on Connacht bench after being released by Ireland

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 13:04

Leinster move top of Pro 12 after first win at Ospreys since 2009

Johnny Sexton named man of the match as second half scores prove vital in Swansea

Fri Jan 08 2016 - 21:57

Ireland under-20s pay price for shabby display as Wales triumph

Errors add up to disappointing night in Colwyn Bay

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 22:47