The Irish Times

Ulster looking to capitalise on Clermont’s disrupted build-up to strike in France

French side are missing some regulars due to a coronavirus outbreak at the club

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

Munster must contain Clermont’s lethal back three to stand any chance

French side ran in seven tries against Bristol Bears in stunning opening display

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00

Ireland wary of Peyper calling the tune as they head for Twickenham

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 07:00

Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations games

Mathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this Saturday

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: So much for the French not caring about Europe

French heavyweights and England’s big two prioritising Champions Cup

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 07:52

Clermont defeat takes Ulster down to the wire

Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 15:10

Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 07:00

Jaco Peyper to take charge of Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Twickenham

South African referee missed out on World Cup semi-final after posing for photo with Welsh fans

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 16:24

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: French clubs loom large for the provinces

France’s international contingent set to ensure tough test for Irish provinces in Europe

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 08:19

Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley's best and worst moments, top five tries and more

Japan’s high-tempo rugby was thrilling while Ireland’s exit was low point of tournament

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 08:00

Referee Peyper snubbed for World Cup semis over Wales photo row

World Rugby condems photo of Peyper with Wales fans, Owens and Garces are selected

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 13:31

World Rugby investigating after Jaco Peyper poses with Wales fans

South African referee appears to mock Vahaamahina elbow after sending him off

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 08:59

Wales fight back from the brink to deny 14-man France

Vahaamahina’s red card proves crucial as Moriarty breaks French hearts at the last

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 11:55

France squeeze past Tonga to set up Pool C decider with England

Les Bleus were pushed all the way before securing their quarter-final place

Sun Oct 06 2019 - 11:11

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16

Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad

Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:08

Ireland 26 France 14: France player ratings

Felix Lambey’s performance is a silver lining on a bleak day for French rugby in Dublin

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 18:11

Ireland find cold comfort against France

Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 13:56

Six Nations: Ireland v France - France player profiles

Patrick Madden profiles France as they go unchanged for the first time since 2012

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00

Unchanged French side slightly unnerving for Ireland

First France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 05:30

France stick with the same team that beat Scotland

Jacques Brunel has retained the same French matchday 23 for the trip to Dublin

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 08:21

Sebastien Vahaamahina: ‘I did not even know I was captain’

Ref Wayne Barnes had to inform player he had become skipper during France’s defeat to Wales

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 19:58

Gordon D’Arcy: Endgame against France showed power of the Joe Schmidt way

Johnny Sexton’s brilliance followed the correct decisions made under pressure

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 07:00

Liam Toland: Ireland’s hard work in French trenches paid off

Schmidt’s side displayed discipline in painstakingly plotting a win from a certain defeat

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 07:00

Sexton saves Ireland at the death after French pressure causes errors

Joe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final moments

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 05:00

Guirado rues poor French discipline

Last gasp Johnny Sexton drop goal condemns France to another defeat

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 20:32

Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goal

Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 19:26

France 13 Ireland 15: Ireland Player Ratings

Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after an extraordinary ending in Paris

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 19:25

Can Jacques Brunel fix France’s ‘mess’ before Ireland clash?

Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coach

Sat Jan 27 2018 - 08:30

Saracens defend Champions Cup title at Murrayfield

Clermont Auvergne’s wait for European glory continues as Mark McCall’s side triumph

Sat May 13 2017 - 19:29

So close but so far as Clermont end Leinster’s European dream

Leo Cullen’s side flirt with famous comeback but Camille Lopez drops French into final

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 18:00