The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Referee Luke Pearce far from perfect in fraught final

Referee was never far from the centre of attention, some of his own making, some not

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00

Jacob Stockdale confident he can put Paris performance behind him

Fullback fully aware that magnifying glass of Test rugby will remain on him

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 06:00

Clinical France make the most of Ireland’s shortcomings

Farrell’s men had ample opportunities before game plan eventually unravelled

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 01:30

France 35 Ireland 27: France player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after France prove too strong for the Irish in Paris

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 23:03

Gaël Fickou’s switch to wing a nod to what France expect from Ireland

Fabien Galthié expects a kicking game come Saturday night’s showdown in Paris

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 21:22

Gael Fickou shifted to the wing as France name their XV

French sports minister confirms elite sports can continue despite new lockdown

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 12:09

Andy Farrell and Ireland wary of potent threat of Antoine Dupont

Disciplined defensive effort will be required to negate influence of creative scrumhalf

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 09:26

Gerry Thornley: Antoine Dupont and France look perfectly primed for Ireland visit

The scrumhalf was at his electric best against Wales as Fabien Galthié targets Paris game

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 06:00

France made to work by Italy but keep Grand Slam dream alive

Les Bleus earn a bonus point to go top of the table but Azzurri fight until the end in Paris

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 17:24

France light the blue touch paper as they sink England in Paris

Fabien Galthié’s Les Bleus reborn at Stade de France as they blow Six Nations wide open

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 17:20

Scarlets overcome nervy start to end La Rochelle’s European dream

Welsh side will be away to the winners of the Leinster v Saracens quarter-final

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 19:48

Ulster turn the tide against La Rochelle at Kingspan Stadium

Ulster put poor form behind them to claim Champions Cup win in Belfast

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 15:48