The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Is the English rose about to wilt?

England may be closing in on record but they look a shadow of team that dominated 2016

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 07:45

George North returns as Wales otherwise unchanged for Scots

Winger sat out the defeat to England after picking up an injury in first round Italy win

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 09:40

Pro12 round-up: Tipuric helps Ospreys take back second spot

Welsh side respond to Munster and Leinster wins, as Scarlets enjoy derby spoils

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 19:47

Ruan Pienaar pulls the strings as Ulster have too much for Cardiff

First-half show sets Ulster on their way, they now move into fifth place in the Pro12 table

Sat Dec 03 2016 - 19:47

Stuart McCloskey back for ring-rusty Ulster against Cardiff

Iain Henderson’s presence in Les Kiss’s side will help to pack build solid platfrom

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:13

Sam Davies gets Wales out of jail as valiant Japan thwarted at death

Replacement’s last-gasp drop goal secures win in Cardiff thriller

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 16:40

Wales still have work to do as Argentina clash looms

Australia will face tougher Tests as they run in five tries to beat Welsh comfortably

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 00:40

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

Mick Kearney to make debut for depleted Leinster

Clontarf native to fill Leinster’s secondrow gap after Mike McCarthy’s injury blow

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Dan Biggar recovers as Wales named unchanged XV for Scotland clash

Duncan Taylor replaces Matt Scott in Scotland’s sole change from defeat to England

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 15:47

George North eager for the licence to roam with effect

Powerful Wales winger frustrated by his largely curtailed role at Northampton

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 01:00

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

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks poised to make final push

Mighty New Zealanders’ all-round strength can make difference against the Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

Wales fall short of creativity against South Africa

Warren Gatland’s side find themselves unable to translate try-scoring chances into points

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 16:09

Wales hold off brave Fiji in helter skelter encounter

Free-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium Stadium

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 20:58

Depleted Wales forced into three changes for Fiji clash

Warren Gatland brings in Matthew and Tyler Morgan for first World Cup starts

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 12:17

Wounded Wales go to well and find just enough to quench home fires

Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 18:58

Birthday boy Hallam Amos gets the nod for Wales

Winger will start in place of Alex Cuthbert for Saturday’s pool game against England

Thu Sept 24 2015 - 11:35