The Irish Times

Harlequins refuse to blame Marcus Smith for Champions Cup exit after missed conversion

Montpellier go through on a one-point aggregate margin at The Stoop

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 15:14

Scotland head coach calls for ‘spirit of Paris’ ahead of Australia clash

Townsend opts to make six changes to side that started the 10-try victory against Tonga

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Scotland will feel aggrieved at Poite’s breakdown penalties

Brace and Neville leave with heads held high after Twickenham thriller

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:00

Proud Farrell relieved as Ireland prevail in fraught endgame

Ryan a major concern for England clash having suffered another head injury

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 01:00

The Offload: Stockdale surely in line to replace Lowe against England

In the international arena, defence cannot be sacrificed for attacking gifts

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 01:00

Potent twin threats give Scotland an exciting extra dimension

Hogg and Russell the most dangerous, X-factor backs Scottish rugby has produced in two decades

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 08:00

Leinster punish Glasgow’s ill discipline with bonus point win

Reigning Pro14 champions now have a six-point lead at the top of Conference A

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 20:33

Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 22:32

Ryan Baird scores a hat-trick as blue wave rolls over Glasgow

Young lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trot

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 22:06

Scotland make three changes for trip to Rome to face Italy

Stuart McInally, Ben Toolis and Chris Harris the new names in Gregor Townsend’s side

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 15:58

Liam Toland: Small changes point to big evolution for Ireland

Despite defensive game against Scotland, there’s a positive shift in attacking policy

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 09:47

Jordan Larmour shows attacking instincts against Scotland

Ireland fullback demonstrates his strength in Six Nations opener – but also his weakness

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 07:00

Ireland made to fight tooth and nail to beat Scotland

New era for Irish rugby up and running as Scotland narrowly beaten in Dublin Six Nations opener

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 13:58

Huw Jones says Scotland players ‘not that bothered’ by Russell’s departure

Glasgow player backs clubmate Hastings to fill the void at outhalf

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 20:49

Stuart Hogg named as Scotland captain for Six Nations

He is the most experienced player in a 38-man squad named by Gregor Townsend

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 11:53

Leinster’s startling strength-in-depth there for all to see

Byrne and Kelleher clinical as Cullen praises quality of his second string side

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 16:40

Leinster make it seven from seven at Glasgow

Pro14 champions come from behind to secure win at Scotstoun and extend lead

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 22:33

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland have ‘never been in a better position’

Head coach names his 31-man squad with Huw Jones and Rory Hutchinson missing out

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 18:13

Duncan Taylor and John Barclay return to Scotland fold

Gregor Townsend names duo in XV for Saturday’s warm-up against France in Nice

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 13:05

Leinster get down and dirty to hold on to their prize in Paradise

Leo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic Park

Sat May 25 2019 - 21:26

Leinster and Glasgow name their Pro14 final teams

Leo Cullen makes three changes, while Glasgow go unchanged for Celtic Park clash

Fri May 24 2019 - 12:22

Dave Rennie plays down Leo Cullen’s Rangers remark

Leinster boss said Celtic fans should turn out to support province in Glasgow Pro 14 final

Mon May 20 2019 - 22:00

Six Nations talking points: Carnage will continue all the way to Cardiff

Momentum has a lifespan . . . captain, my captains . . . Ireland get their carry on

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 15:05

Rugby stats: sequence of fixtures has let Wales rotate and build

Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 06:30

Opportunity knocks as Gregor Townsend names his Scotland team

Finn Russell, Stuart Hogg, Huw Jones and Ryan Wilson all ruled out for Paris clash

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 11:55

Finn Russell ruled out of Scotland’s trip to Paris

Racing 92 outhalf failed return to play protocols after suffering head injury in Top14

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 11:54

Scotland’s Huw Jones out for the rest of the Six Nations

Glasgow Warriors midfielder suffered a knee ligament injury during loss to Ireland

Thu Feb 14 2019 - 13:39

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Scotland player ratings

Finn Russell, Josh Strauss and Stuart McInally best for Gregor Townsend’s team

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 17:07

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's hurt to fuel a stormy response at Murrayfield

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the park

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

Finn Russell will be Scotland’s key man in Murrayfield

Gregor Townsend is right to gamble on his instinctive playmaker in Ireland clash

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 06:00

Sam Johnson handed Scotland debut in Six Nations opener

Gary Graham — previously called up by England — could also win his first cap

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 14:22

Six Nations 2019: consistency the key for Scotland the brave

Gregor Townsend’s side possess a frightening backline but have injuries up front

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Life after Joe Schmidt - it's a very unnerving thought

Narrow margins and intense competition define a tournament like no other for coach

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00

Rugby players should take some learnings from Barnes’s noble effort

New book looks at why players must never underestimate the power of imagination

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 15:11