The Irish Times

Leinster’s Scott Fardy to retire at end of the season

Australian forward to end four-year stint at the province

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 16:25

Scott Fardy takes the long way round to reach the top

Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster

Sat May 19 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: For Leinster, these days are precious and few

It’s fleeting but being together in a trophy-winning dressing room will be cherished forever

Wed May 16 2018 - 06:45

Jack Conan says Munster will focus Leinster minds

Leinster player says Saturday will be ‘tarnished a bit’ if team does not finish on a high

Wed May 16 2018 - 06:00

Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Mon May 14 2018 - 06:40

Leinster 15 Racing 12: Racing 92 player ratings

Patrick Madden runs the rule over the Parisians after their agonising final defeat

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:33

Nacewa gets the party started in Bilbao

Mary Hannigan's TV View: Nerves tested but Leinster get the job done the hard way

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:13

Leinster 15 Racing 12: Leinster player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey assesses the Leinster performances after their tense win in Bilbao

Sat May 12 2018 - 20:42

Leinster reign in Spain with fourth Champions Cup win

Isa Nacewa signs off in style in his final European appearance for the province

Sat May 12 2018 - 18:43

Dan Carter ruled out of Champions Cup final

Former All Black legend has played his last game for Racing 92, Rémi Talès replaces him

Sat May 12 2018 - 15:52

Munster must cross the great financial divide

Facing in-form Racing 92 in their spanking new €360m ground a major assignment

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Even by Munster standards, this should be special

Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:30

Dan Carter among big Racing names set to miss Munster clash

However those expected to come in will be straining at the leash to impress

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 01:00

A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win is

Rassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of Racing

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No Racing certainty but Munster will be up against it

Rassie Erasmus’s side need to offer more variety than they displayed against Leinster

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 05:00

Remy Grosso to make France Test debut against Canada

Louis Picamoles rested as boss Philippe Saint-André makes four changes

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 12:41

France straining under the yoke of Saint-André’s tactical straitjacket

Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00

Castres take on Leinster with weight of world on shoulders

It’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning team

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 01:01

Noa Nakaitaci out to take chance after being named in preliminary France squad

Uncapped Clermont winger named in Philippe Saint-Andre’s 31-strong training squad

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 17:33

Dan Carter lined up as replacement for Johnny Sexton at Racing

New Zealand outhalf could join Paris club following next year’s World Cup

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 16:36

Tinkerman Philippe Saint-Andre names yet another French halfback pairing

South African-born fullback Scott Spedding one of three to debut against Fiji

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 14:36

Johnny Sexton confirms Leinster return

Ireland outhalf will play one more season with Racing Metro before returning to the Dublin

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 16:38

Saint-André’s changes have whiff of tinkering about them

France coach not keen to give too much away ahead of Paris showdown with Ireland

Fri Mar 14 2014 - 01:14

Louis Picamoles and Dimitri Szarzewski back as France name strongest XV

Remi Tálès at ten and Gaël Fickou makes first start in the centre

Fri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00

Paris holds all the answers for Irish rugby team

Tommy Bowe expected to train with Ireland squad tomorrow

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 12:00

Warren Gatland drops Mike Phillips over his confrontational approach

Wales coach not happy with scrumhalf’s performance against Ireland

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 15:30

France call up Tales and Lapandry for trip to Cardiff

Philippe Saint-Andre makes two squad changes for game against Wales

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 12:19

The Coaches: Six driven men in search of one winning formula

The leadership skills of every coach will be put to the test as determination, discipline and consistency are crucial, writes Matt Williams

Thu Jan 30 2014 - 13:00

Wales seek three in row in wide-open championship

Ireland will be striving to bring their performance against the All Blacks in November to the Six Nations

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 10:30

Tough task awaits Leinster as Castres wait in the long grass

French champions’ home form augers well for durable outfit to continue punching above weight

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 01:08

France name side to take on South Africa

Saint-Andre makes one change to side beaten by All Blacks

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 15:15

All Blacks in no mood to surrender winning record against France

New Zealand shake off poor first half performance to win at Stade de France

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 22:53

Saint-Andre has ‘no intention of being just sparring partners’ against All Blacks

Stever Hansen picks most experienced All Blacks team to keep winning run going

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00