The Irish Times

Leinster beat Toulouse and in truth, it could’ve been a 50-pointer

Aside from turnover try and another off a catch-and-drive, Toulouse hardly threatened

Mon May 16 2022 - 06:00

European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Sat May 07 2022 - 01:00

‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul

Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)

Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

France meets expectations to deliver Grand Slam

Les Bleus victory over England to seal title marks defining moment for modern rugby

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 18:57

Five moments that defined the Six Nations championship

From Ireland’s lineout woes in Paris to subtle help for match-winning Ange Capuozzo

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 15:47

Ireland struggle to match France’s physicality in valiant defeat

Learning to live with the bully boys will be the acid test for Andy Farrell’s side

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00

Ireland not dwelling on what might have been ahead of Italy visit

Andy Farrell’s side favourites to reignite championship bid when Italy come to Dublin

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00

France coach Galthié says Ireland have ability to achieve ‘wonderful things’

France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain Dupont

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 22:00

Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France

Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 18:25

Van Graan proud of his Munster team after Toulouse defeat

Defeat leaves them a decade without success in either the Pro14 or Europe

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 18:52

Toulouse midfield options for Munster clash hit by injury to Sofiane Guitoune

French international suffered suspected cruciate ligament tear in loss to Montpellier

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 16:18

Owen Doyle: Ireland should have been awarded penalty try for Bouthier bat

Barnes got most things right in Paris but Keenan would have scored without intervention

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 06:55

Clinical France make the most of Ireland’s shortcomings

Farrell’s men had ample opportunities before game plan eventually unravelled

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 01:30

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes

We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 07:55

Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs

Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: It’s time for referees to stop chatting and hand out punishments

Affability doesn’t always work while Eddie Jones’ rants need to be tackled

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:47

Scotland shred France’s Grand Slam dreams at Murrayfield

Les Bleus left to rue Mohamed Haouas’s red card as Townsend’s side capitalise in style

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 17:34

Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad

Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:08

Leinster back in control of their own destiny

Leinster will top Pool 1 in Champions Cup with a win over Wasps next weekend

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 14:54

Leinster facing a colossal stress test in terms of squad depth

Champions’ missing big guns tilts the balance towards confident Toulouse

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00

Munster prove irresistible as Thomond plays its part to perfection

Umbilical link between team and supporters has made province extremely tough to beat

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00

Connacht run the hell out of everything, including Toulouse

Thrilling Sportsground encounter sees Pat Lam’s side take down superpowers

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 20:19