The Irish Times

Leinster set sights on topping Pool A after win over Northampton

With five teams on two wins out of two in Pool A, there is little room for error

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 05:30

Leinster claim bonus-point win in stop-start performance against Saints

Ryan Baird again impresses as Leo Cullen’s side go top of Pool A

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 15:30

Gareth Thomas calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on homophobia

‘To allow somebody to say that just because he is your best player . . . is a terrible message’

Thu May 23 2019 - 18:14

Champions Cup: Montpellier seek to clip Falcons’ wings

Leicester Tigers look to pounce on injury-hit Scarlets; Toulon brace for Edinburgh

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 16:52

Hanrahan secures bonus for Munster on return

Munster cut loose in second half against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 16:38

Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash

Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00

Leinster make nine changes for Pro12 clash with Cardiff

Leo Cullen makes Johnny Sexton captain as province try to halt Blues’ winning start

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 19:53

Liam Toland: Synthetic pitches will encourage skill and fill stadiums

Surfaces such as Scotstoun can make slobbering around in the muck a thing of the past

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 07:00

Dan Fish slides in late on to leave Munster with the Blues

Injuries to Rory Scannell, Tommy O’Donnell and Dave Foley add to Cork setback

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 21:48

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35

Isa Nacewa’s breakaway try seals Leinster win

Leo Cullen’s side show determination to hold out against Cardiff at finish

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 19:56

Gordon D’Arcy: Evidence Ireland adding a new attacking dimension to game

Tribute to Paulie’s legacy came with collective performance against Wales

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 08:00

Johnny Sexton’s ability to play hurt saves Ireland’s skin

Outhalf lands crucial penalty moments after two heavy collisions in quick succession

Sun Feb 07 2016 - 23:04

Warren Gatland wants Wales to hit ground running

Visiting coach expecting more of the same from Ireland at Aviva Stadium

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 01:00

Six Nations: Ireland have hard act to follow in pursuit of three in a row

With France and England away, third title in succession looks a tall order

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 13:49

Tom James to earn first Wales cap in five years against Ireland

Jonathan Davies returns in midfield while Warren Gatland hands Justin Tipuric start

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 11:34

Connacht’s winning run halted as injuries mount

Pat Lam’s side take losing bonus from Arms Park clash

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 22:19

Wales left to scrape barrel for backs but Henson not in line for recall

Liam Williams was 10th back to be ruled out of Warren Gatland’s World Cup squad

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 23:03

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

A note-perfect homage to ‘American Psycho’, and other murders

A round-up of the best new crime thrillers

Sat Mar 29 2014 - 01:00