The Irish Times

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

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

Connacht run in six tries to rout Ospreys at Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 17:52

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

Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teams

For years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00

Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys

Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 17:44

CJ Stander's numbers under threat from Leinster duo

Similar relentlessness evident in Six Nations and Champions Cup from Ryan and Leavy

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 06:00

Soft hands, twinkle toes and 17 stone: James Ryan on the move

In his sixth cap, towering lock belies his age with towering performance against Wales

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 05:30

Ireland face toughest Six Nations test yet against Wales

Joe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh team

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00

George North left out of Wales squad for Six Nations opener

Rhys Patchell will take up outhalf role in place of injured Dan Biggar for Scotland clash

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 12:39

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55

Saracens move closer to dream double with win over Wasps

Mark McCall’s side win attritional all-English Champions Cup semi-final in Reading

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 17:52

Mike McCarthy looking forward to locking horns with Welsh pack

‘I always relish the physical battle. It’s going to be a massive task for us against Wales’

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00

Ireland v Wales: Zebo, Stander and O’Donnell to start

Injuries force Joe Schmidt’s hand as he names side for Sunday’s clash in Dublin

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 15:46

Leinster hope to deny Wasps place in Champions Cup quarter-finals

Wasps wary Leo Cullen’s wounded animals will come to Coventry and spoil the party

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 01:01

Leinster aware good start will be half battle in Champions Cup

Leo Cullen’s side has unfamiliar look as they kick off European season at home to Wasps

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 20:57

Warren Gatland well aware of what South Africa will bring

Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 15:56

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

Wales’ walking wounded can tough it out against Fiji

Loss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific Islanders

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00

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

Liam Toland: Ireland back three need to bring forth confusion in opposition

England have many fine athletes but too many poor decision makers. They are vulnerable to being confused

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 08:30

Warren Gatland turns up heat in advance of World Cup warm-ups

Wales are training hard and building team spirit as final preparations are being made

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 01:00

Nine uncapped players in Wales World Cup training squad

Warren Gatland has included 13 foreign-based players in 47-man party

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 14:15

Leinster charged with keeping Irish flame burning in European Champions Cup

Matt O’Connor’s men have run into form and can repel Wasps outfit reborn at Ricoh Arena

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 08:56

Leinster must control the pace of the game to draw Wasps’ sting

Limited Wasps are no Saracens and Leinster have the pedigree to prevail

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 12:00

Gareth Anscombe named in Wales Six Nations squad

James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 12:18

North the centre of attention for Wales

Northampton star selected at outside centre for Saturday’s match against Australia

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 13:52

Heaslip leads from the front as Leinster take sting out of Wasps attack

Leinster overcome a 20-8 deficit with a fine second-half performance inspired by captain Jamie Heaslip

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 15:39

Munster confirm Robin Copeland signing

Talented back row will join the Irish province from Cardiff next season

Tue Dec 10 2013 - 09:54

Walker handed Wales debut against Springboks

Rhys Priestland named at outhalf in halfback combination that includes Mike Phillips

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 12:56