The Irish Times

‘Significant’ injury to RG Snyman overshadows outstanding Munster showing

Johann van Graan ‘pretty worried’ after South African lock goes off with knee injury

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 17:26

Wales kick Six Nations off with five try win over Italy

Hosts cruise to bonus point victory as Italians fail to register a score in Cardiff humbling

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 16:20

The Offload: Devin Toner opens up on Rugby World Cup snub

Ulster and Munster’s European defeats show the importance of power in Champions Cup

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 10:00

Joe Schmidt reveals reason for omitting Toner in new book

'Ordinary Joe' shows ex-coach’s restless mind and obsessive attention to detail

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 06:00

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 hopeful Devin Toner will avoid citing for Wales incident

Secondrow facing a nervous wait after clash with Rob Evans near end of Cardiff victory

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 15:14

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

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

Ospreys and Scarlets poised to merge in Welsh club overhaul

‘Project Reset’ could see new side formed in Colwyn Bay

Mon Mar 04 2019 - 20:49

The Offload: The Ireland rugby team’s Icarus complex

The hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny Sexton

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 11:41

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

Tomos Williams to make Six Nations bow against France

Josh Navidi and Ross Moriarty return to the backrow as Wales look for 10th-straight win

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 11:52

Biggar’s late penalty sees Wales end their losing streak against Australia

Wallabies lose for the eighth time in 10 Tests in low-scoring affair

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 19:44

Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards night

Cullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 07:46

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Mon May 28 2018 - 05:45

Leinster secure historic double to cap greatest ever season

Late tries flatter Scarlets as they are well beaten in Pro14 final at the Aviva Stadium

Sat May 26 2018 - 20:52

Leinster have game to seal record fifth title and historic double

European champions out to finish season on a high against reigning Pro14 champions

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00

Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team

Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash

Fri May 25 2018 - 12:26

Scarlets time peak to perfection to leave Glasgow in their wake

Defending champions back in Pro 14 final after Scotstoun victory

Fri May 18 2018 - 22:05

Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final step

Ireland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent Scarlets

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 01:00

Rob Evans and Scarlets’ band of brothers on a mission

Aviva Stadium and Leinster hold no fears for Pivac’s in-form Welsh side

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 06:00

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

Soft hands, twinkle toes and 17 stone: James Ryan on the move

In his sixth cap, towering lock belies his age with towering performance against Wales

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 05:30

Ireland young guns grasp chance to seize moment on big stage

Johnny Sexton shows mental strength with outstanding all-round game to secure bonus-point victory over Wales

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 05:00

Ireland fight fire with fire against Wales to win thriller

Grand Slam dream remains on course - but only just after epic battle in Dublin

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 16:39

Ireland v Wales: Expect lots of hits and very few misses

Ireland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weakness

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 06:00

Ireland face toughest Six Nations test yet against Wales

Joe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh team

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00

Wales put Scotland in the Halfpenny place

Warren Gatland’s side open Six Nations campaign with comfortable win

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 18:14

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

No quibbling with Scarlets' status as champions

Guinness Pro12 final a bridge too far for Munster who lacked intensity and accuracy

Mon May 29 2017 - 06:00

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Sat May 27 2017 - 12:51

Munster and Scarlets name unchanged sides for Pro 12 decider

Conor Murray to make 100th Munster appearance; Donnacha Ryan signs off on 167 caps

Sat May 27 2017 - 10:36

Angling Notes: plan to introduce students to fly-fishing, local environment and biodiversity

Programme involves St James’s Street CBS Transition Year students in Dublin

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 00:00