The Irish Times

Munster aim to extend their winning run to nine in Dragons clash

Province have not lost at Thomond since defeat to Connacht in Rainbow Cup last May

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre

Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 14:36

Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start

Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 11:38

Return of 1,200 fans gives Leinster’s Dragons dead rubber real meaning

Fans will return at the RDS as Michael Bent and Scott Fardy bid farwell to province

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Full kick-off details announced for opening rounds of Pro14 Rainbow Cup

Ulster and Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in action on Friday week

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 13:15

Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operation

Leinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in October

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 15:04

Pádraig Amond and Newport hoping to raise spirits with latest FA Cup scalp

County welcome Premier League Brighton to Rodney Parade in the third round on Sunday

Sun Jan 10 2021 - 06:00

Connacht set to get international boost for trip to Rodney Parade

A number of Ireland players in line to return for game against the Dragons

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 06:00

Munster leave Wales with a win but no bonus point

Two disallowed second half tries from Darren Sweetnam left the visitors frustrated

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 16:45

Uncharted waters and charter flights: Connacht weigh up pros and cons of Covid-19

Nigel Carolan outlines how players are constantly reminded of their responsibilities

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Newcastle survive almighty scare before seeing off Newport County

Magpies score late equaliser through Jonjo Shelvey before winning on penalties

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 20:12

Gordon D’Arcy: Irish players know it only takes one idiotic moment to bring rugby down

Rugby people grasp the gravity of Covid-19 guidelines, but not the Oireachtas Golf Society

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 06:00

Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ den

Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30

Ulster secure a bonus point in the Rodney Parade mud

Jordi Murphy and John Cooney among the scorers as province see off the Dragons

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 17:20

Ulster forwards can build victory platform against Dragons

Pro14 preview: Sunday, Dragons v Ulster, Rodney Parade (3pm, live on Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 17:42

Pádraig Amond keeps up FA Cup goal run as Newport run out of road

Irish striker scores again but Manchester City secure comfortable win

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 19:46

Newport’s Pádraig Amond relishing FA Cup visit of Man City

League Two giant-killers welcome Guardiola's side to Rodney Parade on Saturday

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00

Pádraig Amond and Newport dump Leicester out of the FA Cup

Ex-Shamrock Rovers forward steers League Two side to shock victory over Puel’s Foxes

Sun Jan 06 2019 - 18:49

The Offload: Competition looks fierce for 31 spots for Japan

Little rest forthcoming for England’s busy international contingent

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 10:45

Leo Cullen wary of Dempsey’s input to Bath think-tank

Former Leinster stalwart the ideal man to provide the inside track on champions

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 01:00

Young guns ensure Leinster in positive mood for the trip to Bath

Nine-try thumping of outclassed Dragons augurs well for Cullen’s dual champions

Sun Dec 02 2018 - 14:59

In 1989 Ireland faced the Haka and paid the price

Ireland and the All Blacks through the years: Anderson’s famous stance well remembered

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 18:00

Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teams

For years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00

Leinster’s battalion complete campaign with all the spoils

A few magical moments against Scarlets capped a long season of effort and success

Mon May 28 2018 - 06:30

Pro14 final: Jack McGrath excited for battle of the ‘unpredictables’

Leinster prop says fourth encounter this season with Scarlets will be a ‘funny one’

Wed May 23 2018 - 01:00

FA Cup opportunity knocks as Spurs outclass Newport County

League Two side bow out of after replay defeat at Wembley Stadium

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 21:57

Newport and Amond prove tough nuts to crack

Newport denied famous win as Padraig Amond’s goal cancelled out by Harry Kane

Sat Jan 27 2018 - 19:46

Rory Best ready to pull back on Ulster jersey for Dragons clash

Jared Payne continues to suffer headaches since head injury on Lions’ tour in June

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00

South African Pro14 attendances far better than criticism suggests

Almost 14,000 that watched Zebre clash more than doubles record first home crowd

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 07:00

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Rory O’Loughlin eager to push on to a new level

Leinster man aiming to build on the huge progress made over the last 12 months

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 06:00

Leinster likely winners in tough examination

Rob Kearney and captain Isa Nacewa to provide experience in youthful backline

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 18:41

Bernard Jackman to instil parish mentality to fire up Dragons

The former Leinster player believes his side are in position similar to Connacht

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 06:00