The Irish Times

Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again

Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery play key roles as Exeter put to the sword

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 17:28

Owen Doyle: Wayne Barnes’ loud continuous communication is over the top

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s work

The Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six Nations

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 09:00

Gregor Townsend ‘I was proud of what the team did following the incident at the weekend’

Scotland head coach attempts to draw a line under disciplinary breach by six players

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 23:28

Ireland 26 Scotland 5: Ireland player ratings

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s side from the Aviva Stadium

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 19:28

Six Nations: Ireland on cusp of winning first trophy on home soil in 18 years

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Scotland drop Finn Russell for Ireland game

Scottish outhalf makes way for Blair Kinghorn for game in Dublin

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 13:30

Owen Doyle: Not even South Africa could've resisted England's illegal scrum

Real question now for James Ryan is how many serious knocks to the head are enough

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00

Chris Harris’s first-half double puts Scotland on the road to Rome win

Two late tries from debutant replacement Ange Capuozzo narrowed scoreline

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 16:27

Owen Doyle: It’s clear that advantage law has become a contradiction of itself

A law interpreted differently depending on the position of play on the pitch is wrong

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 08:05

Owen Doyle: Full ramifications of uncontested scrum law an accident waiting to happen

To have anything written into law which reduces a team to 13 for one red card is daft

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 06:00

Fresh bounce in France’s step as they gain precious momentum

Scotland despondent as dreams of a title success disappear again

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 17:20

Rory Darge to make first start for Scotland in clash with France

Scotland won in Paris last year, while Les Bleus haven’t won in Edinburgh since 2014

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 14:40

Owen Doyle: Dishonest scrummaging at Murrayfield not the referee’s fault

Both England and Scotland have been serial offenders in this aspect for too long

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 06:00

Finn Russell key to guiding settled, ambitious Scotland to victory

Scots bid to record successive Six Nations wins over England for the first time in 38 years

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

Gregor Townsend includes five uncapped players in Scotland’s Six Nations squad

A total of 39 players have been named with Scotland opening campaign against England at home

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 15:42

Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers

Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 06:00

South Africa forwards lay platform for comfortable win over Scotland

Winger Makazole Mapimpi scores two tries while Stuart Hogg grabs double for Scots

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 15:28

Scotland head coach calls for ‘spirit of Paris’ ahead of Australia clash

Townsend opts to make six changes to side that started the 10-try victory against Tonga

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Scotland include entire Lions contingent in experienced XV to face Australia

Gregor Townsend makes just one change to the side that beat France last March

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 14:15

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

Lions face a massive challenge to get back up after Boks boss second Test

Despite all the off-field shenanigans, on it the world champions were utterly dominant

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incident

Prop cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South Africa

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 19:25

Warren Gatland set to roll selection dice for series decider

Changes in back three and backrow look to be on the cards after defeat in second Test

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 17:29

Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeat

Second Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisions

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 11:10

South Africa 27 Lions 9 – How the Lions players rated

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s side after defeat in Cape Town

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:14

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57

Matt Williams: Rugby in desperate need of a major overhaul to its antiquated laws

First Lions Test the perfect example of the negative blight now ruining the game

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00

Dan Biggar’s fitness a concern for Lions ahead of second Test

Alun Wyn Jones calls for improvement as he expects a stronger South African side

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 07:30

Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town

Dan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first Test

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 19:07

Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions team

Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against Springboks

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 10:03

Three Irish players in leaked British and Irish Lions team

Iain Henderson, Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray set to be among replacements

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 19:56

Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test

Tourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms large

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw’s ‘all-round’ qualities keep him in contention for Lions’ first Test

Backs coach Gregor Townsend praises Ireland centre ahead of Stormers clash

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 15:39