The Irish Times

Andy Friend proud of Connacht’s character after battling win over Benetton

‘We had them under the pump and then we let them off, but we fought back and got the win’

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 14:29

Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)

Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s work

The Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six Nations

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 09:00

Defeat to Italy an ‘unacceptable performance’ admits Wales coach Wayne Pivac

Coach plays down claims of arrogance after making seven changes to side

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 19:53

Farcical law ruins spectacle as Ireland run in nine tries against Italy

Visitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red card

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 17:42

Garry Ringrose aiming for Champions Cup return in December

Ireland centre hoping to line out for Leinster in European opener after breaking jaw

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 12:36

John Cooney called into Ireland squad for France clash

Ulster scrumhalf to provide cover with Jamison Gibson-Park a fitness concern

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 10:58

Lifelong dream finally comes true for emotional Ed Byrne

Leinster prop has overcome severe injury problems to finally win a first Ireland cap

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Plenty of positives for Farrell as Ireland hit the ground running

Impressive debuts from Connors and Keenan add to feelgood factor as Italy are outclassed

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Mike Catt wary of young Italians and excited by Irish debutants

Italy have handed a debut to outhalf Paolo Garbisi in a younger, remodelled team

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 14:33

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Ian McKinley misses out in numbers game as Italy name World Cup squad

Conor O’Shea names two outhalves in 31-man panel; Springboks lose Ulster backrow Marcel Coetzee to injury

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 18:18

Ireland v Italy: Carbery injury leaves fans facing agonising wait

Outhalf was the star turn for 49 minutes, but concern now is his wellbeing for World Cup

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 06:00

Joey Carbery injury overshadows facile Italy win

Outhalf a concern for World Cup after suffering injury at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 16:25

Farrell open-minded over Ireland World Cup squad selection as warm-ups begin

Task of narrowing down squad will be ‘really difficult’, says incoming Ireland head coach

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Opportunity knocks for World Cup hopefuls

Warm-up clash against Italy a chance to press their case for a place in 31-man squad

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 06:00

Connacht coach Friend looking forward to Cardiff clash after gutsy Zebre victory

Jack Carty’s two penalties enough to take the points in Parma and keep up Champions Cup hopes

Sun Apr 07 2019 - 14:59

Ireland pull it out of the fire to avoid leaving Rome in ruins

Joe Schmidt’s side limp home with bonus point after poor performance at the Stadio Olimpico

Sun Feb 24 2019 - 17:42

Ireland look for cohesion and continuity in Rome

Joe Schmidt looking for an improved overall performance against plucky Italians

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00

Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - Italy player profiles

Patrick Madden profiles Conor O’Shea’s starting XV for the Rome game

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 19:28

Kinghorn runs in hat-trick as Scotland grab bonus point

Italy score three late tries but can’t avoid 18th straight Six Nations defeat

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 16:41

Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at Ireland

Head coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positions

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 06:00

France finally run clear of Italy in second half

Les Bleus secure bonus-point win in Rome to consign Italy to wooden spoon

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 16:27

Patient Wales move through the gears to ease past Italy

Leigh Halfpenny’s boot and three late scores end Azzurri resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Sun Feb 05 2017 - 16:29

Italy on the wrong end of another shock result

A week after beating South Africa, Conor O’Shea’s side lose to Tonga

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 17:13

Conor O’Shea’s Italy stun South Africa in Florence

‘For us, this is just a start but it’s a very good one’ - former Irish fullback delighted with win

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 16:52

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

Thunder and lightning sees Connacht game abandoned at half-time

Pat Lam’s side were trailing 22-10 in Parma when referee called off game for safety reasons

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 19:14

Real pressure on Ireland to deliver a victory over Italy

Six Nations: Joe Schmidt’s men need to end a frustrating sequence of results

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 13:16

Six Nations: Padovani to make full debut against Ireland

Outhalf selected ahead of Kelly Haimona for Saturday’s match in Dublin

Thu Mar 10 2016 - 17:34

Italy make one change for Six Nations visit of England

Luke McLean replaces David Odiete in starting XV for Stadio Olimpico clash

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 15:32

Ulster pay the price against Zebre

Irish side count the cost of early red card as Declan Fitzpatrick sent off for punching

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 20:51