The Irish Times

Rees-Zammit misses out as Faletau returns for Wales

Alex Cuthbert earns 50th cap in place of young star Rees-Zammit in shock move

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 11:55

Biggar steps into the limelight to land late winning drop goal for Wales

For Scotland a stirring victory followed by dispiriting defeat is a pattern all too familiar

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 22:15

Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge

Scottish losing streak in Cardiff grows to 11 as they fail to build on Calcutta Cup win

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 16:47

Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys

Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

Exeter up against it as Champions Cup hopes hang by a thread

Gloucester can go ahead of Munster with victory over English rivals on Friday

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 14:34

Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs

Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 05:00

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Gerry Thornley: Has Pro 14 bitten off more than it can chew by expanding?

Travel problems and the issue of using neutral officials will need to be looked at

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 07:00

Wales grind their way to unconvincing win over Georgia

Minnows dominate second half in Cardiff after Warren Gatland makes 14 changes

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 17:04

Connacht caught out as Cardiff win at the death

Late converted try costs Connacht a win at the Sportsground

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 18:04

Bonus is in the finish as Leinster paper over early cracks

New frontrow paves way for barnstorming ending to clash against Cardiff Blues at the RDS

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 22:03

Rory Best returns to captain Ulster against Cardiff

Andrew Trimble named among replacements as he returns from hand injury

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 13:18

Leo Cullen needs his battle-hardened leaders to erase Leinster shortcomings

Province have reason to be fearful with Wasps playing arguably best rugby in Europe

Mon Mar 27 2017 - 13:05

Leinster stay top of the Pro 12 with narrow win over Cardiff

Ross Malony’s score helps his side edge an exciting encounter at sun-kissed RDS

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 17:14

Gordon D’Arcy: Is the English rose about to wilt?

England may be closing in on record but they look a shadow of team that dominated 2016

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 07:45

George North returns as Wales otherwise unchanged for Scots

Winger sat out the defeat to England after picking up an injury in first round Italy win

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 09:40

Pro12 round-up: Tipuric helps Ospreys take back second spot

Welsh side respond to Munster and Leinster wins, as Scarlets enjoy derby spoils

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 19:47

Ruan Pienaar pulls the strings as Ulster have too much for Cardiff

First-half show sets Ulster on their way, they now move into fifth place in the Pro12 table

Sat Dec 03 2016 - 19:47

Stuart McCloskey back for ring-rusty Ulster against Cardiff

Iain Henderson’s presence in Les Kiss’s side will help to pack build solid platfrom

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:13

Sam Davies gets Wales out of jail as valiant Japan thwarted at death

Replacement’s last-gasp drop goal secures win in Cardiff thriller

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 16:40

Wales still have work to do as Argentina clash looms

Australia will face tougher Tests as they run in five tries to beat Welsh comfortably

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 00:40

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35

Isa Nacewa’s breakaway try seals Leinster win

Leo Cullen’s side show determination to hold out against Cardiff at finish

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 19:56

Mick Kearney to make debut for depleted Leinster

Clontarf native to fill Leinster’s secondrow gap after Mike McCarthy’s injury blow

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Dan Biggar recovers as Wales named unchanged XV for Scotland clash

Duncan Taylor replaces Matt Scott in Scotland’s sole change from defeat to England

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 15:47

George North eager for the licence to roam with effect

Powerful Wales winger frustrated by his largely curtailed role at Northampton

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 01:00

Tom James to earn first Wales cap in five years against Ireland

Jonathan Davies returns in midfield while Warren Gatland hands Justin Tipuric start

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 11:34

Connacht’s winning run halted as injuries mount

Pat Lam’s side take losing bonus from Arms Park clash

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 22:19

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks poised to make final push

Mighty New Zealanders’ all-round strength can make difference against the Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

Wales fall short of creativity against South Africa

Warren Gatland’s side find themselves unable to translate try-scoring chances into points

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 16:09

Wales hold off brave Fiji in helter skelter encounter

Free-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium Stadium

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 20:58

Depleted Wales forced into three changes for Fiji clash

Warren Gatland brings in Matthew and Tyler Morgan for first World Cup starts

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 12:17

Wounded Wales go to well and find just enough to quench home fires

Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 18:58

Birthday boy Hallam Amos gets the nod for Wales

Winger will start in place of Alex Cuthbert for Saturday’s pool game against England

Thu Sept 24 2015 - 11:35