The Irish Times

Connacht give up 21-point half time lead as Scarlets claim Champions Cup spot

Andy Friend’s side lose out on chance of first win at Parc y Scarlets

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 22:43

Joey Carbery shines as he steers Munster to Scarlets win

Ireland outhalf gives a glimpse of what’s been missing during an assured first start back

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 22:35

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 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

Dan Biggar cleared to start for Wales against Fiji

Warren Gatland makes two changes as his side bid to confirm place in quarter-finals

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 08:11

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

Cory Hill released from Wales squad after losing fitness battle

Secondrow fails to recover from leg fracture and is replaced in Japan by Bradely Davies

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 08:21

Gatland wants Wales ‘rugby-ready’ as World Cup preparations ramp up

Outhalf Rhys Patchell will get first start in 15 months against Ireland in Dublin

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 16:49

Gerry Thornley: Toner and Addison the fall guys as Schmidt opts for physicality

Leaving out Leinster lock something of a gamble given Ireland’s recent lineout struggles

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 06:00

Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead

Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 06:35

Wales 17 Ireland 22: Five things we learned

Will Addison and Andrew Conway make persuasive cases for inclusion in World Cup squad

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 18:41

Ireland get green machine back on the road

Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 17:05

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

Cullen optimistic over Lowe return following shoulder surgery

Leinster sees a number of injured players return including Penny, Daly and Byrne

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 06:00

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

Six Nations 2019: Warren Gatland and Wales hoping to part in style

Welsh now have the strength-in-depth to cope with usual volume of frontline injuries

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 07:00

Moriarty fitness a boon for Wales ahead of gruelling France opener

Number eight’s return from concussion will ease Gatland’s backrow injury worries

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 09:24

Taulupe Faletau set to miss Six Nations after breaking arm again

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 08:45

Leigh Halfpenny set to miss start of Wales’ Six Nations campaign

Scarlets fullback has not played since suffering concussion against Australia in November

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 17:02

Gatland names two rookies in Wales squad

Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan included in squad for autumn internationals

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 14:09

Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards night

Cullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 07:46

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Mon May 28 2018 - 05:45

Leinster secure historic double to cap greatest ever season

Late tries flatter Scarlets as they are well beaten in Pro14 final at the Aviva Stadium

Sat May 26 2018 - 20:52

The Game That Was: Who went and got Johnny so angry?

Sexton puts on another masterclass; Toner shunted over; Larmour does a Campese

Sat May 26 2018 - 20:51

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

Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team

Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash

Fri May 25 2018 - 12:26

Warriors will need to take a clinical approach against Scarlets

Defending Pro14 champions won’t be cowed by hostile venue, but Scots could shade this

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final step

Ireland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent Scarlets

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 01:00

Rugby Statistics: Leinster must beware flying Scarlets out wide

Halfpenny and Sexton set for battle off the tee - but Maxime Machenaud leads the way

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 07:04

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

Efficient Munster quell Scarlets’ fire at Thomond Park

Defending champions made to pay for first half profligacy as province turn the screw

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 19:42

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations team of the tournament

After a Six Nations that will go down in the annals of history, Gerry Thornley selects his XV

Mon Mar 19 2018 - 17:17

Matt Williams: Ireland relying on attack as best form of defence

Everyone in the Six Nations is playing running rugby but Ireland need to get their defence right

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 06:00