The Irish Times

Joanne O'Riordan: Women’s Barbarians grab chance to shine on big stage

Twickenham game in front of a record crowd showed what possibilities could lie in store

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 06:49

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

Toulouse clear tricky hurdle as Connacht come up short again

French champions absorb blow of early penalty try to triumph in Galway

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 06:00

Pool A: Samoa compromised by low funding and a player drain

Pacific Islanders will present a physical threat but lack quality of previous sides

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Seán Cronin out to prove himself again

Hooker focuses on chasing further glory with Leinster after Six Nations ‘disappointment’

Thu Apr 18 2019 - 06:00

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

John O'Sullivan: who are the Champions Cup's headline performers so far?

Likes of Gloucester’s Morgan and Toulouse’s Guitoune pose real threat to provinces’ hopes

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Irish provinces will be aware of slip-up history

Ulster have demonstrated there is quality in their ranks and a palpable spirit

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 06:00

Bundee Aki to lead the Barbarians against England

Ireland centre will lead a side including Charles Piutau and Greig Laidlaw

Fri May 18 2018 - 15:14

Gerry Thornley: Connacht fall just short of prize

Pat Lam’s brave side miss out on quarter-final slot by smallest of margins

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 18:07

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

Ulster on high after big win but Toulouse a different prospect at home

Irish province in good shape while French side make nine changes after 38-0 defeat

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34

Three wins can set up a famous final four

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Munster can see off old foes Toulouse at Thomond Park

Guy Noves has some injury concerns that might not be resolved until this morning

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Munster need to be dynamic to expose Toulouse behemoths

Home side can use dominant scrum to move opponents around

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 09:00

Joe Tekori back for Toulouse to face Connacht and wary of wily Pat Lam

Samoan giant says he warned team-mates ahead of the 16-14 loss last Sunday

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 01:00