The Irish Times

Dan McFarland to take over at Ulster on Monday

Province’s young guns hold their own against Gloucester despite defeat

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 14:18

Billy Burns looking forward to a new challenge with Ulster

Rory Scannell expecting Haley and Botha to make a big impact with Munster

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 06:00

Anscombe’s last gasp kick sees Cardiff to Challenge Cup glory

Blues trail 20-6 at half-time but fight back to secure third title at San Mamés Stadium

Fri May 11 2018 - 22:50

Keane insists Connacht's future is bright despite exit

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Connacht run out of road against Gloucester

Connacht lose out in thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final at the Sportsground

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 16:30

England urge Luther Burrell to stake his claim for a central role

Test against France a vital opportunity to seal a coveted place in World Cup squad

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 20:30

Danny Cipriani gets another chance to win place in England squad

Stuart Lancaster names Sale Sharks on bench for return match against France

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 23:13

Danny Cipriani to get another chance to push for World Cup spot

MIke Brown returns against France while Sam Burgess and Henry Slade miss out

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 17:28

England give Sam Burgess his first start

Rugby League convert will make his debut against France next weekend

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 19:35

Gloucester defeat Edinburgh to claim European Challenge Cup

Billy Twelvetrees’s side revives Champions Cup qualification hopes at the expense of Sale and Harlequins

Fri May 01 2015 - 22:05

Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht

Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:41

Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournament

Six Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and Wales

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 13:24

Jack Nowell to wing it for England as Stuart Lancaster seeks strong start against Ireland

Exeter man set to replace Jonny May to help counter Johnny Sextona and Conor Murray’s kicking game

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 23:05

Jonathan Joseph fast becoming England’s centre of attention in the Six Nations

The 23-year-old Bath player is hoping that number 13 isn’t unlucky for him

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 01:00

Lancaster looking for England to up their game for Ireland clash

Potential Grand Slam decider takes place at Aviva Stadium on March 1st

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 20:46

England start slowly but get through the gears to beat Italy

Stuart Lancaster’s side recover from early Parisse try to romp home at Twickenham

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 17:57

Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter set to make England bench against Wales

Coach Stuart Lancaster reduces squad to 25 for Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 19:28

Six Nations 2015: Slammin’ Sam Burgess faces battle to break code

Despite a quiet representative union debut for the Saxons, England look set to give former league star every chance

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 07:00

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

Munster must adjust as Allianz Park poses own challenges

Saracens home pitch one of the obstacles in next European Champions Cup clash

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 13:40