The Irish Times

Munster's away form putting pressure on them at home

'The old cliche is that defence wins trophies, but it’s not a cliche. It’s 100% the fact of the matter’

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 08:00

Hanrahan secures bonus for Munster on return

Munster cut loose in second half against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 16:38

Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash

Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00

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

Gerry Thornley: Anti-climactic final round of derbies – especially for Ulster

Risk that Ulster-Leinster and Munster-Connacht would be dead rubbers comes to pass

Tue May 02 2017 - 06:30

Tea for Two and Lizzie Kelly hold off Cue Card to take Aintree Bowl

Barry Geraghty rides a double on hot favourites Defi Du Seuil and Buveur D’Air

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 15:50

Rory Best returns to captain Ulster against Cardiff

Andrew Trimble named among replacements as he returns from hand injury

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 13:18

Gerry Thornley: HIAs have been undermined

Provinces’ weekend achievements clouded by events that led to Conor Murray’s HIA

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 07:00

Champagne West impresses on profitable day for De Bromhead

Former Philip Hobbs inmate was a second winner for Henry De Bromhead

Mon Jan 02 2017 - 01:00

Lizzie Kelly gets gutsy Agrapat up to pip L’Ami Serge

Davy Russell and Whisper turn over favourite Clan Des Obeaux at Cheltenham

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 16:41

‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story

‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 success

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 05:07

Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00

The rugby review: Five things we learned from the weekend

Neutral officials would benefit European rugby, Ireland heavyweights make return

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 14:36

Leo Cullen sees room to improve after Leinster defeat Cardiff

Coach calls for ‘big effort’ ahead of Munster, Castres Olympique and Montpellier clashes

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 22:30

Johnny Sexton stars as Leinster turns things around in Cardiff

Home side suffer first defeat of season despite leading by 10 points at half-time

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 13:46

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35

Les Kiss admits Pro12 league campaign is toughest he has witnessed

Ulster’s position is ‘relatively clear-cut’ as they prepare to take on Leinster

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 06:26

Nick Williams’ Ulster career over as he is ruled out for the season

Les Kiss without Ireland winger Tommy Bowe for Friday night’s visit of Leinster

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 12:56

Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights

Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:50

Ulster need full masts up against Connacht to steady ship

Not qualifying for Pro12 playoffs for first time since 2012 a real possibility for Les Kiss’s side

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 06:00