The Irish Times

Munster get bonus-point start as they demolish the Dragons at Thomond Park

Johann van Graan’s side run in five tries against Welsh side in Pro 14 opener

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 18:37

Ulster forwards can build victory platform against Dragons

Pro14 preview: Sunday, Dragons v Ulster, Rodney Parade (3pm, live on Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 17:42

Midweekers look to lift Lions' morale and make Test case

Warren Gatland has shown that form will be recognised for New Zealand selections

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 18:22

Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions

Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 19:30

Mike Phillips called up to Wales squad after Rhys Webb ruled out

2014 Welsh player of the year will miss World Cup along with Leigh Halfpenny

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 10:15

Shane Williams questions Warren Gatland’s Italy selection

Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb both suffered injuries during Wales’ final warm-up

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 13:27

Paddy Jackson backing himself for World Cup berth

Lack of versatility not a concern for Ulster’s specialist outhalf

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 18:54

James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard cut by Wales

‘There will be disappointment from the players but the door is not closed’

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 14:15

Ireland deftly avoided the dangers as Wales fell into all the pitfalls

Ireland looked weeks, if not months, ahead of Wales in almost every facet

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 08:30

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

Four debutants on Wales side to play Ireland in warm-up

Ross Moriarty, Tyler Morgan, Eli Walker and Dominic Day all make their first starts

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 11:40

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

Gloucester defeat Edinburgh to claim European Challenge Cup

Billy Twelvetrees’s side revives Champions Cup qualification hopes at the expense of Sale and Harlequins

Fri May 01 2015 - 22:05

Mils Muliaina needs to deliver as Connacht face daunting task

Fullback returns after injury-broken season for Challenge Cup quarter-final

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 08:20

Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht

Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:41

How Ireland have closed the gap on the superpowers of world rugby

Schmidt’s men boast a level of mutual understanding that is helping them outperform rivals

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 05:14

Ireland to receive Six Nations replica trophy if triumphant

Real mccoy will be at Twickenham meaning Wales would go trophyless until Sunday

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 13:04

Wales forced into two changes for Italy clash

Frontrow crisis means Aaron Jarvis and uncapped Rob Evans start against strong Italy pack

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 12:55

Italian injuries may hurt Ireland’s title chances

Ireland have a clean bill of health but Italy may miss their captain Sergio Parisse

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 21:55

Wales prop Samson Lee forced out of Scotland tie

Frontrow was unable to complete final component of return to play protocols

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 17:00

Topic of concussion raises its head again after opening weekend

Ireland wait on Rory Best but no return to training until protocol fulfilled

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 12:28

World Rugby accepts WRU explanation of George North concussion

Player should have come off but WRU cleared of blame as new prevention measures announced

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 11:13

Old familiar faces with a sprinkling of new the likely recipe for Italian coach Jacques Brunel

Search for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for Italy

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 11:00

Gatland angling for a psychological edge

Picking side early gives the Wales coach freedom to speculate on England’s line-up

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 01:00

Gareth Anscombe named in Wales Six Nations squad

James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 12:18

Munster must adjust as Allianz Park poses own challenges

Saracens home pitch one of the obstacles in next European Champions Cup clash

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 13:40

Gethin Jenkins returns for Wales as they face ‘physical battle’ with South Africa

Gatland makes three changes in search of landmark victory over the Springboks

Fri Nov 28 2014 - 19:20

Wales welcome back Jonathan Davies for All Black clash

Centre will reslume his potent partnership with fellow Lion, Jamie Roberts

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 23:00

North the centre of attention for Wales

Northampton star selected at outside centre for Saturday’s match against Australia

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 13:52

Former Munster assistant Fisher confirmed as Gloucester coach

Laurie Fisher will team up with David Humphreys at Gloucester

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 12:25

England claim first Triple Crown in 11 years at Twickenham

Stuart Lancaster’s side keep championship hopes alive by ending Welsh reign

Sun Mar 09 2014 - 20:51

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 12:00