The Irish Times

Ulster looking to bring the flare as Kingspan gets ready to roar again

A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 15:15

Glasgow put an end to Leinster’s Rainbow Cup interest in cranky affair

Leinster had two Hugo Keenan tries ruled out in frustrating night at Scotstoun

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 22:41

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

Gerry Thornley: 2021 Six Nations was distorted by over-influence of officials

An increase in away wins made the tournament a success despite the absence of fans

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 06:45

Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 22:32

Ryan Baird scores a hat-trick as blue wave rolls over Glasgow

Young lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trot

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 22:06

Proper warrior Jamie Ritchie is the template Scotland need to build future on

Jim Telfer believes flanker has the type of aggression and nastiness that Scotland require

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 07:00

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Rugby World Cup: McFarland believes Scotland more than a fast and loose side

Ulster coach and former Scotland assistant knows Scots need to measure up at set-piece

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 21:04

Ireland aim to weather the storm in pivotal World Cup opener

Joe Schmidt is taking nothing for granted ahead of Pool A game against Scotland

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 01:01

Jonny Gray returns to Scotland action for Georgia send-off at Murrayfield

Gregor Townsend rests a number of his frontline players for Friday’s game

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 17:17

Leinster get down and dirty to hold on to their prize in Paradise

Leo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic Park

Sat May 25 2019 - 21:26

Leinster and Glasgow name their Pro14 final teams

Leo Cullen makes three changes, while Glasgow go unchanged for Celtic Park clash

Fri May 24 2019 - 12:22

Glasgow blow Ulster out of the water to secure Celtic Park final date

Warriors run in seven tries as they score 50 points at Scotstoun

Fri May 17 2019 - 22:10

Rugby stats: sequence of fixtures has let Wales rotate and build

Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 06:30

Opportunity knocks as Gregor Townsend names his Scotland team

Finn Russell, Stuart Hogg, Huw Jones and Ryan Wilson all ruled out for Paris clash

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 11:55

Finn Russell ruled out of Scotland’s trip to Paris

Racing 92 outhalf failed return to play protocols after suffering head injury in Top14

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 11:54

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Scotland player ratings

Finn Russell, Josh Strauss and Stuart McInally best for Gregor Townsend’s team

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 17:07

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's hurt to fuel a stormy response at Murrayfield

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the park

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00

Six Nations 2019: Scotland v Ireland - all you need to know

Schmidt’s side look to bounce back against Rugby World Cup rivals at Murrayfield

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 14:19

Sam Johnson handed Scotland debut in Six Nations opener

Gary Graham — previously called up by England — could also win his first cap

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 14:22

Watson’s hand injury rules him out of Scotland’s squad

Gray and Wilson expected to be fit for Six Nations opener against Italy

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 20:57

Scotland bring in reinforcements to Six Nations squad

Luke Crosbie, Matt Smith, Rob Harley and Alex Dunbar drafted into Scotland panel

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 15:07

Saracens overcome loss of Owen Farrell to take top seeding

England outhalf expected to make opening Six Nations game against Ireland after thumb surgery

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 15:42

Scotland name seven uncapped players in Six Nations squad

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 12:39

South Africa do enough to keep up run against Scotland

Handre Pollard scores 18 points in victory at Murrayfield

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 19:37

Third time unlucky as Connacht succumb to Glasgow Warriors again

Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:45

Connacht denied as last gasp penalty hits post

Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 17:32

Greig Laidlaw’s late penalty helps cure Scotland’s travel sickness

Tomasso Allan’s two tries not enough as Italy let victory chance slip in Rome

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 15:02

Ireland secure bonus point and pave way to Six Nations title

Jacob Stockdale continues incredible try-scoring exploits with two in win over Scotland

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 16:53

Six Nations to take no action on Murrayfield tunnel incident

Gregor Townsend handed further boost with Ryan Wilson cleared to play against Ireland

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 13:27

Scotland backrow Ryan Wilson cited for alleged gouging

Disciplinary committee meet on Wednesday and he could miss upcoming Ireland match

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 19:48

New footage emerges of Murrayfield tunnel row

Video shows altercation in tunnel before Scotland’s win over England

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 17:35