The Irish Times

Alex Soroka named in Leinster backrow for trip to Zebre

Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 12:34

Scoring a try by ground at the post is outlawed by World Rugby

New law will come into effect immediately and removes any advantage for attacking side

Tue May 12 2020 - 19:37

Dan McFarland calls out Ulster’s naivety after loss away to Ospreys

Welsh side secure just their second win of the season at a rain-lashed Liberty Stadium

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Edinburgh’s upright antics must be nipped in the bud by World Rugby

Padding on post is there to protect players and tampering with it endangers their welfare

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 06:00

Connacht face strength-in-depth test against Ospreys

Pro14 preview: Saturday – Ospreys v Connacht, Liberty Stadium 5.15pm, TV: TG4, Premier Sports 1

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 14:40

Rob Herring ready to ‘step up as a leader’ at Ulster

Summer signings McGrath and Carter bolster province for Ospreys encounter

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 01:00

The Offload: Wrong question gets you the wrong answer

Ireland Sevens crew join elite in World Series after their impressive victory in Hong Kong

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 06:30

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

Jack Carty’s late try earns Connacht a quarter-final trip to Sale

Andy Friend’s side get out of jail late on away to Bordeaux-Begles

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 16:23

Stuart McCloskey double puts Ulster in bonus territory

Dan McFarland’s Ulster side prove too strong for the Dragons on Friday night in Belfast

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 22:31

Gloucester hold on against Castres to go top of Munster’s pool

Danny Cipriani inspires Cherry and Whites to victory with Eddie Jones watching on

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 15:17

Shaky start for Ulster as they strike lucky against Scarlets

Pro14: After some costly errors, McFarland’s men bag winning score right at the death

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 07:00

Cooney gets Ulster off to the perfect start

Scrumhalf kicks late penalty to get Dan McFarland's side over the line against Scarlets

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 19:38

Rugby Stats: Stuart Berry's refereeing of the breakdown will be key

South African referee may be hands-off at the breakdown as Leinster take on Scarlets

Thu May 24 2018 - 07:00

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:48

Leinster’s high octane Larmour-Lowe axis doesn’t disappoint

Leinster backs light up the RDS as Glasgow put to the sword in Champions Cup rout

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 19:38

Leinster run amok v Glasgow to book home quarter-final

James Fardy and Isa Nacewa both grab doubles in Leinster's RDS landslide victory

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 15:39

Rugby statistics: Clubs running the rule over the referees

Analysis of main match officials and their particular areas of interest now common

Thu Jan 11 2018 - 07:00

Ireland ready to get down and dirty with wily Argentinians

Players as much as the fans are expecting a 3-0 series and a seventh straight win

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00

Connacht caught out as Cardiff win at the death

Late converted try costs Connacht a win at the Sportsground

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 18:04

Scarlets painting right pictures for Nigel Owens this season

Rassie Erasmus’s side have been penalised more than rivals Scarlets by Nigel Owens

Thu May 25 2017 - 07:00

Scarlets leave Leinster’s season once again doused in regret

Welsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions players

Fri May 19 2017 - 22:13

Munster get the better of Ulster in sloppy derby date

Rassie Erasmus’s side set for home semi-final after Thomond Park victory

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Munster determined to unleash hounds on Saracens

Peter O’Mahony’s relaxed attitude bodes well for province ahead of European semi-final

Mon Apr 17 2017 - 06:00

Francis Saili cleared of high tackle complaint and free to play Scarlets

Bundee Aki will return to full training this week ahead of Connacht’s trip to Treviso

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 14:47

Munster grit their teeth to get the job done

Peter O’Mahony leads by example as Erasmus’s side book seal a home quarter-final

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 01:00

Ronan O’Gara believes Johnny Sexton will be fine for Murrayfield

Racing 92 defence coach remains upbeat despite defeat to Munster at Thomond Park

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 01:00

Ulster still fancy chances of making knockout stages in Europe

Stuart McCloskey believes province are close to clicking as a squad as they face Exeter

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 01:00

New high-tackle rule forcing Sean Reidy to rethink game

Ulster backrow falls foul of referee’s interpretation of introduced law

Thu Jan 12 2017 - 01:00

Scarlets likely to add to struggling Ulster’s misery

Victory in Wales without Charles Piutau and Ruan Pienaar seems like too great a task

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 01:00

Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 12:01

England defeat Wales with five-try display ahead of tour to Australia

Wales travel to New Zealand knowing the margin of defeat could have been even wider

Sun May 29 2016 - 18:08

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

Ulster get job done in style with bonus point thrashing of Ospreys

Paddy Jackson imperious as Les Kiss’s side secure Leinster semi-final with six try romp

Sat May 07 2016 - 18:27