The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Not even South Africa could've resisted England's illegal scrum

Real question now for James Ryan is how many serious knocks to the head are enough

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00

Pivac defends decision to start Tomas Francis against France following head injury

Six Nations: Coach says Wales have ‘gone the extra mile’ in ensuring prop is fit to play

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 22:30

Tomas Francis decision labelled ‘clear and flagrant breach’ of HIA protocol

Prop sustained a head injury in the 20th minute of the Six Nations contest at Twickenham

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 15:27

Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge

Scottish losing streak in Cardiff grows to 11 as they fail to build on Calcutta Cup win

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 16:47

Simon Easterby calls on Ireland to make discipline a priority in Six Nations

Peter O’Mahony’s early red card against Wales last year proved costly

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 16:29

Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys

Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

Wales grasp opportunity to set up unexpected tilt at Triple Crown

Last autumn’s experimentation paying off for Pivac’s side as Rees-Zammit’s brilliant late try breaks 14-man Scotland’s hearts

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 22:00

Ireland v France: Henderson set to replace Ryan with Ruddock to start

Ruddock to come in for first Six Nations start in place of suspended Peter O’Mahony

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 19:33

Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s next three games following red card

Flanker will only be eligible to return for closing encounter against England in Dublin

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 18:57

Owen Doyle: Peter O’Mahony’s act of thuggery deserves tough sanction

Cardiff game left such a bad taste after stirring encounters on Saturday

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 06:00

Ronan O’Gara: Ireland would have beaten Wales by 10 points with 15 players

La Rochelle coach admits it is difficult to know how to tackle breakdown issues

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 14:09

Peter O’Mahony likely to miss France and Italy games after sending-off

Six Nations: Flanker facing disciplinary hearing over foul during defeat to Wales

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations: 14-man Ireland’s goose is cooked in Cardiff

After losing half-time lead, last hope shattered as Billy Burns penalty misses touch

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00

Wales 21 Ireland 16: 10 minutes that changed the game

Ten first half minutes which proved crucial for both Wales and Ireland in Cardiff

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 17:57

Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantage

Clive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nickname

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 09:00

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03

Owen Doyle: Scrum a major issue World Rugby must address

Authorities also need to double down on their High Tackle Framework strategy

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 01:01

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

James Botham to make Wales debut as family sporting tradition lives on

Grandson of former England cricket legend Ian will start in the backrow against Georgia

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 14:45

Owen Doyle: Wales lucky to escape heavier censure for a litany of offences

Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: England on the verge of greatest triumph

Eddie Jones’s men look to complete quartet of wins against southern hemisphere big four

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00

Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handle

Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 07:00

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Liam Toland: Determined Ireland looking more like their best

Key to James Ryan’s performance was taking full responsibility as main lineout target

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 05:00

Well-scripted send-off that ticked all the right boxes for Ireland

Applause for Rory Best and Joe Schmidt’s last home game felt even sweeter with a win

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 05:00

Ireland go to number one with win over Wales

Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 16:32

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray reunited for Wales clash

Andy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against Wales

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 13:50

Sexton, Henshaw and Earls all set to return for final World Cup warm-up

Both Ireland and Wales expected to unveil full-strength sides for last Test match

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 01:00

Warren Gatland names 31-man Wales Rugby World Cup squad

Secondrow Cory Hill selected despite being on the comeback trail from a fractured leg

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 15:30

Wales coach Warren Gatland plays down move to number one ranking

Dan Biggar inspires Wales to earn swift revenge in World Cup warm-up

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 20:44

Jonathan and James Davies start for Wales against England

Warren Gatland selects brothers in a strong starting XV for RWC warm-up in Cardiff

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 11:52

Alun Wyn Jones set to become Wales’ most-capped player

There are 13 starters named from the Grand Slam-clinching victory over Ireland

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 12:26

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