The Irish Times

Connacht’s Butler focuses on URC meeting in ‘bizarre’ Leinster series

Captain keen to bounce back from ‘embarrasing’ defeat to Edinburgh against champions

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 18:22

Munster look to give Holland fitting celebration as he wins 240th cap

Van Graan admits Edinburgh clash will be a very ‘tough game that can go either way’

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 06:00

Munster set to be without Conor Murray, says van Graan

Coach doesn't expect Ireland scrum-half to be available for Scarlets on Saturday

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 01:00

Richard Cockerill: the English terrier putting the dog back in Scottish rugby

There’s a Jim Telfer-esque quality to Cockerill, a toughness, an obsession with winning

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

Depleted Newcastle eye third Champions Cup win in Edinburgh

Newcastle rugby director expecting interesting contest against ‘very workman-like team’

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 17:45

Munster have quality everywhere as they face down Edinburgh

Home side bolstered by returning internationals while visitors are missing theirs

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 06:00

Arno Botha happy to stand with CJ Stander at Munster

Backrowers came through ranks together at Bulls but were never friends until now

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Munster need to emotionally drain Leinster

Jean Kleyn will prove pivotal in ensuring his side’s secondrow is on par with Cullen’s

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:00

Ulster’s injury woes persist as pivotal Edinburgh clash looms

Charles Piutau leads growing casualty list after nine-try defeat of Southern Kings

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 01:00

Ireland question looms over Leo Cullen’s Leinster preparations

Joey Carbery’s return against Edinburgh has implications for remainder of Six Nations

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 01:00

Ulster forced to patch up backline for match in Edinburgh

Coach Les Kiss has long absentee list for must-win clash at Murrayfield

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 01:00

Liam Toland: Provinces show benefits of broadening their horizons

Munster try against Edinburgh demonstrated how they have added value to ball

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 07:00

Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds

Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01

Isa Nacewa highlights key role of Leinster leaders on the pitch

Johnny Sexton is back against the Ospreys to replace the impressive Joey Carbery

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 06:00

Rassie Erasmus keen to earn right to Thomond Park ‘privilege’

Guinness Pro12 game against Edinburgh to be Munster director of rugby’s first at venue

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 01:10

Leinster internationals set to return for Edinburgh clash

Support for burgeoning outhalf Carbery despite intercept try error against Glasgow

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 01:00

Tommy O’Donnell says Munster ready for high-stakes battle with Edinburgh

Ireland flanker is under no illusion about importance of next two weeks for province

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 06:02

CJ Stander rallying Munster troops for vital test

Captain says the panel are fully focused on the visit of Edinburgh

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 01:00

Leinster need to tick all boxes to keep Edinburgh at bay

Home semi-final at stake for Irish province who are without Jonathan Sexton and Jamie Heaslip

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 10:59

Connacht work for victory against Edinburgh

Coach Pat Lam happy with home record as Jacky Carty’s kicking proves decisive

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 16:30

Few fireworks as dogged Connacht defeat Edinburgh

Connacht continue their strong start to the season with their fifth win on Saturday

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 21:12

Ulster continue to struggle as Edinburgh get over the line

Simple mistakes were at the heart of Ulster’s poor performance at Murrayfield

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 22:19

Leo Cullen welcomes back internationals for Pro12

Noel Reid, Fergus McFadden and Isaac Boss all start against Edinburgh at Meggetland

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 17:14

Fumbally pop up for artists at work

Sat Jun 06 2015 - 19:00

Colm O’Shea starts as Leinster’s brutal season draws to a close

Centre given chance to impress in Edinburgh after team’s dismal showing against Treviso

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:00

Gloucester defeat Edinburgh to claim European Challenge Cup

Billy Twelvetrees’s side revives Champions Cup qualification hopes at the expense of Sale and Harlequins

Fri May 01 2015 - 22:05

Munster zone in on home semi-final with thumping win over Edinburgh

Conor Murray leads by example as province move up to second in Pro12 table

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 01:04

Five try Munster rout Edinburgh at Murrayfield

Conor Murray and Simon Zebo among the scorers as Anthony Foley’s men go second

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 22:01

13-man Ulster hold on for gutsy win over Edinburgh

Neil Doak’s side dig deep at the death to escape from Murrayfield with four points

Fri Feb 20 2015 - 22:02

Opportunity knocks as in-form Connacht host Edinburgh

Victory for Pat Lam’s side would be a big boost to their bid to qualify for the Champions Cup

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 14:30

Ben Te’o expected to hit groung running

Leinster recruit from rugby league is learning fast

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00

Connacht strike late to maintain bright start

Willie Faloon crosses the line with five minutes to go for a one-point win in Edinburgh

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 21:52

Things look bright for Connacht

Coach Pat Lam getting the best out of his young charges

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 01:00

Anthony Foley’s Munster reign begins in defeat

Ian Keatley wasteful before missing last-gasp penalty for victory at Thomond Park

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 22:18