The Irish Times

Leo Cullen backs new-look Leinster side to take opportunities against Zebre

Side contains 13 changes from win over Dragons as Adam Byrne makes welcome return

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00

Much-changed line-up for Ulster on welcome trip to sunny Parma

URC preview: Meeting with Zebre is first competitive start for scrum-half Nathan Doak

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

Impressive Nathan Doak set for first competitive Ulster start

Attack coach Dan Soper praises ability and maturity of ‘exceptional’ 19-year-old

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00

Munster rest their Lions as they hunt down Zebre in Italy

CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Larkham: ‘It could have been a lot worse so there’s a lot of relief’

Australian talks of relief that fire pit incident did not have more serious consequences

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 06:00

14-men Connacht hit Zebre for seven to secure ‘crucial’ Pro14 win

Coach Andy Friend praises side’s performance but believes they can further improve

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Numbers just keep adding up in Leinster’s unbeaten streak

Leo Cullen’s side have scored five or more tries in 12 of the 24 games of the run

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 07:13

Ian McKinley's refusal to accept defeat inspires

Role of his wife and family key in helping outhalf return from losing the sight in one eye

Fri May 15 2020 - 06:00

Champions Cup: The 20 qualifiers for 2020-21 if season doesn’t restart

The point of no return for a resumption of this season is fast approaching

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 15:13

Liam Toland: Ireland are back on the pitch but far from pitch perfect

Jean Kleyn underlined his value but Joey Carbery the key man on Saturday

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 06:00

Connacht zone in on top-three place and added extras

Pro14 preview: Zebre v Connacht (Kick-off: 5.30pm) – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma.On TV: Live on Eir Sport 1, TG4

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 17:26

Carty cleared for Zebre trip as Aki and Roux ruled out

Connacht’s pivotal outhalf recovers from bicep injury but player protocols trim squad

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 19:04

Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 20:31

Leinster take all sorts of bonuses out of Zebre victory

Leo Cullen’s side on course for home semi as production line continues to uncover gems

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00

Conor Oliver eyes Champions Cup breakthrough with Munster

Returning flanker hopes to make most of opportunities during Six Nations window

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 01:00

Johann van Graan in the deep end as Munster enter Tigers’ lair

New coach preparing side for a ‘different’ type of game to last Saturday’s victory

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 05:45

Connacht fail to fire in disappointing defeat to Zebre

Bemused coach Kieran Keane looks ahead to ‘build momentum’ for away tie against Brive

Sun Dec 03 2017 - 16:21

Andrew Trimble to equal appearances record for Ulster

Unbeaten province have 10 international players returning for clash against Zebre

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00

Marcell Coetzee to miss Ulster’s Pro14 clash against Zebre

Concerns grow over player’s fitness as South African ruled out for fourth match in row

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 08:45

Champions Cup organisers up the ante for Italian clubs

Conor O’Shea supports move to ensure top seven in Pro12 qualify from next season

Thu May 18 2017 - 20:01

Connacht bring in three players to alleviate injury crisis

Pat Lam still lacks cover at outhalf and secondrow ahead of crucial clash with Zebre

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 22:45

World rugby family pauses to remember Anthony Foley

Three wins out of four for provinces in Champions Cup as all teams honour ‘Axel’

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 07:00

Connacht expecting Zebre to prove different proposition

Pat Lam believes Wasps’ humiliation of Italian club will inspire a backlash this week

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:00

Munster welcome back Peter O’Mahony for Pro12 clash

Simon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell also return as Zebre look to secure first win

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 20:10

Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds

Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01

Pat Lam expects Connacht to turn season around in Italy

Injury-hit province yet to win this season but they have never been defeated by Zebre

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 01:00

How Mils Muliaina’s Ireland adventure turned into a nightmare

All Black still coming to terms with being arrested and accused of sexual assault

Sat May 07 2016 - 14:00

Tommy Bowe makes a scoring return as Ulster blitz Zebre

Jared Payne’s quickfire hat-trick keeps Les Kiss’s side on course for the Pro 12 playoffs

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 18:35

Ulster have no room for slip-ups against Zebre

Tommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew Trimble

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 07:00

Ulster's in-form Jacob Stockdale set to ask questions of Zebre

Ulster aiming to bounce back after successive defeats in the PRO12

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 01:00

Connacht ‘wins ugly’ to sit pretty at top of Pro 12 table

Defeat of Zebre puts Irish team in a good position, but they have ‘a long way to go’

Sun Feb 21 2016 - 17:30

Leinster’s fringe players get another chance to bolster reputations

Leo Cullen’s side blends proven ability and promise as Zebre aim to break duck

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 01:01

Connacht continue excellent run with third straight win

The Westerners recorded five tries in their win over Zebre at the Galway Sportsground

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 22:12

IRFU stance on protective goggles frustrates Ian McKinley

Ex-Leinster player who lost vision in one eye being denied a full-time contract with Zebre

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00