The Irish Times

England see off stubborn Wales challenge to make Autumn Nations Cup final

Eddie Jones’s side likely to face France in decider after win in Llanelli

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 18:24

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 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

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

Wales 17 Ireland 22: Five things we learned

Will Addison and Andrew Conway make persuasive cases for inclusion in World Cup squad

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 18:41

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

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

‘Frustrated’ Leo Cullen says Leinster must improve

Pro14 champions defeated by Scarlets after failing to capitalise on first-half lead

Mon Sept 10 2018 - 07:00

Leinster come unstuck against Scarlets

Scarlets exact revenge for defeat in last season’s Pro14 final to their Irish opponents

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 22:36

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

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

Leinster 38 Scarlets 16: Leinster player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey hands out some big numbers after a stunning performance

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 19:24

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

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00

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 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

Ireland v Wales: Welsh player profiles

John O’Sullivan takes a look at the visiting side to take on Ireland at Lansdowne Road

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 15:29

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

Suspended Joe Marler to miss England’s first two Six Nations games

Harlequins prop handed six-week ban and will miss clashes with Italy and Wales

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 10:52

Wales centre Jonathan Davies ruled out for ‘in the region of six months’

Davies will undergo ankle surgery and could potentially miss out on entire Six Nations

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 10:12

Munster gobbled up and spat out by breathtaking Scarlets

Rassie Erasmus’s side blitzed by four tries in the first half by electric Welsh outfit

Sat May 27 2017 - 21:52

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

Murky end to Paris finale leaves France with questions to answer

Guy Noves’s side worthy of victory but tactics at the death against Wales raised eyebrows

Sun Mar 19 2017 - 15:33

Stade de Farce! France claim win in 20th minute of stoppage time

Les Bleus ensured that Ireland remained in top tier for World Cup draw, even before Aviva win

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 18:37

Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Wales starting XV

We run the rule over the Welsh selection

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 09:00

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

Rugby Stats: Ireland need to rule the skies against Wales

Hooker Ken Owens has 100% success rate in the Six Nations but Devin Toner is in form

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 07:00

Is Eddie Jones playing mind games with late roof U-turn?

‘I want to test them but I want to win’- If Wales want roof shut, visitors have to agree

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 10:31

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

Pro12 round-up: Tipuric helps Ospreys take back second spot

Welsh side respond to Munster and Leinster wins, as Scarlets enjoy derby spoils

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 19:47

Scarlets claim memorable European win over Toulon

Leigh Halfpenny’s late misses prove costly; Castres beat Montpellier in all-French clash

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 16:57