The Irish Times

Uncapped Leicester flanker Reffell named in Wales squad for South Africa tour

He is joined by uncapped Cardiff number eight James Ratti in 33-man group for three Tests against Springboks in July

Wed May 18 2022 - 17:51

Owen Doyle: Wayne Barnes’ loud continuous communication is over the top

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

Defeat to Italy an ‘unacceptable performance’ admits Wales coach Wayne Pivac

Coach plays down claims of arrogance after making seven changes to side

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 19:53

France edge tight affair in Wales for fourth straight Six Nations win

Early Anthony Jelonch try ultimately proved decisive for grand-slam chasing visitors

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 22:24

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

Owen Doyle: Full ramifications of uncontested scrum law an accident waiting to happen

To have anything written into law which reduces a team to 13 for one red card is daft

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 06:00

England still bear all the hallmarks of a work-in-progress

Demanding tests against Ireland and France will tell us a lot more about Jones’s side

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 20:44

England should still have enough to win even without Tuilagi

Jones’s team have the individual talent – they just need to plug it all into the mains

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 01:00

Debut for Jac Morgan as Wales and Scotland name teams

Townsend makes five changes to Scotland team; Biggar, Davies set for 100th caps

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 13:49

No harm in imperfect display as Ireland swat Wales aside

Andy Farrell praises defence as the best part of Ireland’s game after nearly keeping clean sheet

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 01:00

Louis Rees-Zammit: ‘Rees-Lightning’ will strike fear in Ireland’s defence

Speedster Wales winger has crammed eye-catching marker into his fledgling career

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

Regional problems can wait as Wales look to paper over the cracks once more

Pivac’s side struck by injuries and poor club form as they slip down the favourite list

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 19:00

New captain Dan Biggar ready to lead Wales’ Six Nations title defence

Alun Wyn Jones, Tipuric, North and Faletau among notable absentees from tournament squad

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 23:03

Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 17:26

A win for Wales over Australia but it was all about the cards

Angry Australia coach Dave Rennie describes the refereeing as ‘horrendous’

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 19:27

Wales boss Wayne Pivac faces injury crisis ahead of Australia clash

Pivac may have to call up more replacements as four more players present with concerns

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 12:47

Wales release centre Scott Williams back to Scarlets

Williams was called up as cover for Willis Halaholo who tested positive for Covid

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 10:45

Wales fan who ran on to pitch against South Africa banned for life

Wayne Pivac frustrated at opportunity lost when supporter invaded field during defeat

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 20:46

Keith Duggan: Rugby must not jump into the Amazon money pit

Thoughts need to turn to the fans who have an additional subscription but a leaner menu

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Old scores to be settled as Springboks hunt first Cardiff win since 2013

Siya Kolisi knows where his side went wrong in the past playing at Principality Stadium

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 19:47

Wales lose Alun Wyn Jones and Ross Moriarty to injury

Wales skipper injures same shoulder he did playing for the Lions in the summer

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 22:09

Beauden Barrett’s speed of thought encapsulates All Blacks’ brilliance

Outhalf has notched up 100 Tests for New Zealand but clearly still has plenty to offer

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 18:49

Alun Wyn Jones and Wales bidding to make All Blacks history

Welsh lock set to earn a record 149th cap for his country at a packed Millennium Stadium

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 16:11

Johann van Graan sends out stark warning after Munster’s dismal Swansea show

‘We need to improve in all areas,’ says head coach after first loss of season at Ospreys

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00

Wales call up Exeter’s Christ Tshiunza for Autumn Nations Series

Comebacks for Gareth Anscombe and Rhys Priestland as Wayne Pivac names squad

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 14:09

George North out of contention for British and Irish Lions tour

He suffered ACL injury during Ospreys’ victory over Cardiff Blues last weekend

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 11:23

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

Wales delighted to end ‘emotional rollercoaster’ as champions

‘It was really hard to take, I have got to say, but the sun does come up in the morning’

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 16:59

Six Nations 2021: Gerry Thornley’s highs and lows

Our rugby correspondent looks back on this year’s tournament

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00

Ireland’s ‘special’ win provides CJ Stander with a fitting finale

Farrell praises ‘magnificent’ team that ‘got the emotion right’ for big clash with rivals

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 06:00

Pivac proving the doubters wrong as resurgent Wales eye title

A team that was unfancied at the start of the Six Nations now one win away from the Grand Slam

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 22:36

Six Nations permutations: What do Wales and France need this weekend?

Italy try to avoid worst ever season as Ireland and England audition for the Lions squad

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 06:00

Wales secure bonus-point against Italy after just 30 minutes

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 17:03

Alun Wyn Jones warns Wales to take Italy threat seriously in Rome

Captain not entertaining talk of a Grand Slam ahead of Azzurri clash

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00