The Irish Times

Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reach

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Mako Vunipola set to feature against Italy after long injury lay-off

English prop has been sidelined since November with a calf and achilles injury

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 09:19

Ireland avoid a whitewash but white wall proves a tough nut to crack

England’s brilliant defensive performance secures fourth straight win over Ireland

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 17:43

Exeter secondrow Jonny Hill named in England team

Eddie Jones has named his XV to face Italy in Saturday’s final round of the Six Nations

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 11:50

Eddie Jones staring into the definitive phase of his England tenure

World Cup runners-up looking to bounce back from final defeat at the Stade de France

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 06:00

Stats show post-World Cup years throw up more debut opportunities

Deep dive into 2016-2019 stats shows young players right to hope for chance at test level

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 06:00

Ben Te’o and Manu Tuilagi both start for England

The powerful carriers from Pacific Islands will start together against Italy

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 10:59

Jack Nowell named in England team to take on Wales

He takes the place of the injured Chris Ashton for Six Nations visit to Cardiff

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 11:21

England name 25-man training squad to face Wales

Eddie Jones trims training panel ahead of next week’s Six Nations clash

Wed Feb 13 2019 - 12:59

Chastened Ireland emphatically put back in their box

England dominate key gain-line contest as Ireland’s go-to carriers stopped in their tracks

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 05:00

Six Nations 2019: England player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at the England side looking to derail Ireland

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 20:12

Six Nations: Ireland v England - all you need to know

Ireland begin the defence of their Six Nations crown against the old enemy at the Aviva

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 13:30

Tuilagi to start for England as Jones names team for Dublin

England centre will make his first Six Nations start in six years against Ireland this weekend

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 12:04

Leinster rout Wasps again to set up Ulster quarter-final

Leo Cullen’s side secure comfortable bonus-point victory and cement top spot

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 19:14

Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’

Head coach includes four uncapped players in England squad for Aviva test

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 20:41

Signing All Blacks doesn’t guarantee success for European clubs

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 12:09

Gerry Thornley: Champions Leinster hungry to fend off Wasps

Host of big names return as Cullen makes nine changes from the win over Munster

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00

England face a daunting climb in the shadow of Table Mountain

Eddie Jones’s side staring Springboks series whitewash in the face in Newlands Test

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 22:00

England have lost five Tests in succession with morale in decline

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 21:37

Eddie Jones refuses to compromise in pursuit of World Cup glory

England coach overlooks club stars such as Cipriani in favour of pack of Test animals

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 09:00

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

Gareth Steenson seals dramatic first title for Exeter

Dungannon-born outhalf kicks late penalty against Wasps at Twickenham

Sat May 27 2017 - 17:55

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

Connacht chalk up another memorable night at Sportsground

Jack Carty answers his critics as referee’s blunder leaves Wasps feeling stung

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00

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 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

Champions Saracens state their intent by raiding Toulon’s tower

Round-up: French club lose for first time at home in Europe; Saints and Scarlets win in Pool 4; Wasps run in 12 tries in Zebre rout

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:01

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

Johnny Sexton concussion leaves way clear for Wasps to sting hard

Leinster suffer heaviest defeat in Europe, but main concern is for Ireland’s outhalf

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 01:00

Leinster aware good start will be half battle in Champions Cup

Leo Cullen’s side has unfamiliar look as they kick off European season at home to Wasps

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 20:57

Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht

Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:41

Munster get back to winning ways at Thomond Park

Varley and Murphy grab tries but no bonus point for Penney’s side

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 20:39