The Irish Times

Dragons boss says cutting number of regions would damage Welsh rugby

Report commissioned by Professional Rugby Board also reportedly to be suggesting merger between Scarlets and the Ospreys

Thu May 05 2022 - 19:28

Marmion joins Connacht’s 200 club as province clashes with depleted Scarlets

Victory beckons for recharged province as Welsh opponents missing 19 players

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00

‘Hopefully he is not a million miles away’: Leo Cullen on Frawley’s Ireland hopes

Leinster boss keen to see inside centre progress after player-of-the-match display

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 06:00

Ireland’s Lions could be undercooked for November Test series

Ending of October Champions Cup window has limited opportunities for players

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 06:00

Inexperienced Munster facing formidable assignment in trip to Scarlets

Johann Van Graan makes 11 changes for the trip to Llanelli to face Scarlets

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00

Jason Jenkins debut and John Hodnett return gives Munster more options

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree praises hard work as squad set to face Scarlets

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 09:38

Tadhg Beirne looking forward to facing some familiar faces against Scarlets

Versatility and RG Snyman injury could see him used in secondrow or backrow by Munster

Thu Oct 01 2020 - 06:00

Proposed merger between Ospreys and Scarlets is off

Ospreys cried foul once they realised they would effectively be consumed by Scarlets

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 13:41

Injury-hit Ulster bracing for Scarlets double-header

McFarland admits province must improve after unconvincing win over Cardiff

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 06:30

Depleted Ulster facing a difficult assignment

McFarland’s side face Scarlets again next month in back-to-back European Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 06:00

McFarland and Ulster will be keen to hit ground running

Pro14 preview: Ulster v Scarlets, Kingspan Stadium 5.15pm (Live on Premier Sports 1, eir sport 2)

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 15:17

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

Liam Toland: Leinster’s ability to mix and match a huge asset

Riveting final in store as Scarlets too have the size, skill set and smarts to vary their game

Fri May 25 2018 - 07:00

Leinster eye historic double as Ulster salvage season

Late trademark intercept try by Jacob Stockdale puts paid to an Ospreys’ comeback

Mon May 21 2018 - 01:00

Liam Toland: Munster need to emotionally drain Leinster

Jean Kleyn will prove pivotal in ensuring his side’s secondrow is on par with Cullen’s

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Leinster deserve the ultimate praise

The demons must be slayed. The last five years of European failure must be revenged

Sat May 12 2018 - 01:00

Matt Williams: Leinster have become masters of offloading

Cullen’s men and opponents Scarlets boast brilliant attacks that can breach any defence

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00

Zebo and Conway doubts for Munster’s clash with Toulon

Improved second-half display leads to encouraging victory over champions Scarlets

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 06:00

Seán O’Brien aiming to grasp his opportunity against Scarlets

Leinster captain will be looking to impress Joe Schmidt ahead of England showdown

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 06:00

Kieran Keane and Connacht braced for daunting visit to Scarlets

Coach hoping squad have learned lessons from galling last-minute defeat to Cardiff

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 18:00

Gerry Thornley: Judge Munster after third season

Team must bring A-game to key tests but Rassie Erasmus’s side is clearly on right track

Tue May 30 2017 - 07:00

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

Rassie Erasmus blames himself for previous Scarlets defeat

Failure to see through half-time advantage was down to ‘stupid things I said’

Wed May 24 2017 - 01:00

Liam Toland: Murray’s drive likely to see him edge out Webb

Ireland players can improve Lions chances by overcoming Welsh rivals in Pro12 semi-finals

Fri May 19 2017 - 12:47

Pivac: Ending Leinster’s home record a massive challenge

Scarlets coach hopeful Leinster castaway Tadhg Beirne will shine in Pro12 semi-final

Fri May 19 2017 - 06:30

Leo Cullen goes his own way for Scarlets test

Matchday squad shows Schmidt does not dictate selection for season-defining games

Fri May 19 2017 - 06:00

Resident rule change won’t solve Pacific islands exodus

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac says motivation to move and earn more will remain

Fri May 12 2017 - 06:00

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

Six changes to Connacht as pressure piles on Pat Lam

Pro12: Scarlets v Connacht - Parc y Scarlets, 7.35pm. On TV: Live on TG4

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 23:00

Points more important than performance, says Lam

Ahead of Scarlets clash, Connacht coach says both teams ‘desperate’

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 01:21

Rassie Erasmus keen to earn right to Thomond Park ‘privilege’

Guinness Pro12 game against Edinburgh to be Munster director of rugby’s first at venue

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 01:10

Gritty victory sets Munster gold standard for the season

It was the first time the Irish province had won at Parc y Scarlets in five years

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 01:00

Munster take up where they left off against Scarlets

Erasmus reign begins with eight changes to line-up that finished last season’s campaign

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 17:55

Anthony Foley mounts case for defence as Munster seal Champions Cup spot

Munster coach blames disappointing season on injuries as he refuses to discuss Erasmus

Mon May 09 2016 - 00:30