The Irish Times

Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years

John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

Stopping Jonny May’s pace must be high in Ireland’s priorities

Leicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any space

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00

European return finds champions Leinster in rude health

Leo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over Munster

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 07:00

Owen Farrell’s 27-point haul books final spot for Saracens

Wasps finally find their sting after trailing by 25 points early in the second half

Sat May 19 2018 - 15:12

Les Kiss quick to look forward after Ulster's European exit

Unforced errors prove costly as Wasps cruise to a comprehensive victory in Coventry

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 01:00

Ulster will have to channel their defiant mindset to repel Wasps

Injury-hit side needs a repeat of last week’s winning performance against La Rochelle

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00

Harlequins do Ulster a huge favour as Wasps collapse

Remarkable comeback effectively ends Wasps campaign ahead of Ulster match

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 19:57

Wasps do Ulster a favour as they surprise La Rochelle

Pool four leaders are now only two points ahead of Ulster after their loss in Coventry

Sun Dec 17 2017 - 16:27

Ulster need to hit the ground running in Champions Cup

Big performances needed from Henderson, Deysel and McCloskey as side hosts Wasps

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 01:00

Wasps come from 14 points down to beat Connacht

Kieran Keane’s team fade away after promising first half at Ricoh Arena

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 22:18

Gareth Steenson seals dramatic first title for Exeter

Dungannon-born outhalf kicks late penalty against Wasps at Twickenham

Sat May 27 2017 - 17:55

Seán O’Brien has his eye on the Lions

Backrower wants his place in Warren Gatland’s team to face New Zealand

Tue Apr 04 2017 - 01:00

Leinster’s new breed swat away Wasps as good times seep back

Sexton and Carbery guide side to last four and offer exciting glimpse of things to come

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00

Leo Cullen happy to take risks that come with attacking intent

‘In second half, it was disappointing we didn’t respect the ball well enough at times’

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 19:11

Leinster thunder past Wasps into Champions Cup last four

But for a final pass here and knock-on there, Leinster could’ve won by a lot more at Aviva

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 17:44

Jimmy Gopperth in no doubt about task facing Wasps

Former Leinster outhalf braced for a massive challenge from his former team-mates

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 06:30

Statistics show a balance between Munster and Toulouse

Leinster and Wasps show little difference in attack but Irish province are better in scrum

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 06:00

Wasps warm up for Leinster with Worcester win

Bryce Heem red card proves crucial as hosts stretch Premiership lead to five points

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 17:13

New laws to clamp down on high tackles could prove revolutionary in rugby

From Tuesday the game will look to suit creative ball-carriers with try rates to rise

Tue Jan 03 2017 - 10:32

Connacht’s never-say-die attitude comes up trumps yet again

Naulia Dawai scores last-gasp try with Jack Carty landing winning conversion

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 21:23

Connacht living on edge – but edge is where they like it

Pat Lam’s squad is depleted but with enough luck a famous victory is within their grasp

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 19:52

Connacht lament what might have been as Wasps prevail

Visitors left to rue missed chances as English club’s power game pays dividends

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 15:37

Connacht braced for daunting task against Wasps

English club have never lost at home to Irish opposition in this competition

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 00:50

Brendan Macken could feature against Connacht

Wasps centre could retain his place in midfield for Champions Cup meeting

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 17:40

George North to miss Leinster clash

Northampton winger will be assessed by independent medical specialists

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 16:57

Elliot Daly set to replace Jonathan Joseph in England team

Wasps player the sixth change announced by Eddie Jones ahead of South Africa Test

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 23:00

Saracens move closer to dream double with win over Wasps

Mark McCall’s side win attritional all-English Champions Cup semi-final in Reading

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 17:52

Lions may hold the aces needed to conquer New Zealand

The likes of Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola can give tourists a chance on toughest of tours

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 11:26

Danny Cipriani to rejoin Wasps from Sale Sharks

28-year-old ends contract in North West a year early to head back to former club

Tue Feb 16 2016 - 14:00

Leinster feel pain as they suffer record home defeat in Europe

Cullen’s side already playing Champions Cup catch-up in after Wasps dominate at RDS

Mon Nov 16 2015 - 01:00

Leinster with mountain to climb after defeat to Wasps

Munster have to wait see if Stade Francais tie in Paris is to go ahead as planned