The Irish Times

Connacht face huge task against Tigers side enjoying purple patch

English side on 12-game winning streak ahead of Sunday’s clash

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 07:00

How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?

Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 07:00

Japan now rivals France as rugby’s go-to overseas destination

English RFU’s strict policy may feel the strain again as allure of playing in Japan grows

Sun Jun 07 2020 - 13:20

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

Sibling rivalry driving younger Ulster Burns to aim for next level

Ulster outhalf wants to emulate brother Freddie and play international rugby

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00

TV View: Elephant still looming in the room as we dare to switch on . . . rugby

‘What of the World Cup,’ he asked – and Fiona and Luke both kinda looked at their feet’

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00

Ulster squeeze out brilliant win away to Bath in European opener

John Cooney and Rob Lyttle run in a try in each half in bruising encounter

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 15:45

Gerry Thornley: Toulouse have found what they were looking for

Former stalwarts like ex-Bandon RFC coach Sonnes helping club reclaim its old identity

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 07:00

Leinster march ever onwards after grinding it out against Bath

Jordan Larmour’s moment of majesty the difference in gruelling encounter at The Rec

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 17:34

How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guide

Leinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal rounds

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 17:37

EPCR pull the plug on Bath hopes of Toulouse replay

Champions Cup organisers clear up discrepancy over TV and stadium clock

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 16:02

The Offload: Owens takes Zebo to task for finger-pointing

Former Munster man apologetic following try-scoring gesture in win over Ulster

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

Bath to make unprecedented request for Toulouse game to be replayed

Club say whistle was blown early and also believe French side should have been down to 13 men

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 20:30

Gordon D'Arcy: Why did Freddie Burns feel the urge to showboat?

Most success is built on failure, this error might prove a catalyst for something special

Wed Oct 17 2018 - 07:00

TV View: Burns Bath gaffe leaves everyone bamboozled

O’Gara and Jennings have little sympathy for outhalf as O’Callaghan dons red-tinted specs

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 17:18

Burns’s blunders help Toulouse take the points against Bath

Fullback misses kick and try opportunity late on as French side win at The Rec

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 15:33

Tadhg Beirne puts Scarlets on road to sinking Bath

Irish lock wins man of the match award as Welsh side boost quarter-final hopes

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 22:02

Gordon D'Arcy: All seems well but Taute call is key

Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 07:45

Rassie Erasmus urges caution as Munster steamroll past Leicester

With Glasgow Warriors beating Racing in Paris, Pool One has been flung wide open, but Munster remain in firm control

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 14:35

Munster back to instinctive best in Leicester shutout

Bonus point victory keeps up impressive run from Rassie Erasmus’s side

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 19:18

Dan Carter closes on clean sweep as Racing down Leicester

The French side will meet Saracens in the Champions Cup decider next month

Sun Apr 24 2016 - 17:50

Leicester stuff Stade Francais to reach Champions Cup semis

Tigers to play Toulon or Racing 92 in the last four after six try demolition at Welford Road

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 16:14

Stade Francais see off Leicester to end Ulster qualification hopes

Province’s Champions Cup campaign is over after Parisian side become first to beat Tigers

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 16:27

Munster caught short after Leicester show killer instinct

Anthony Foley’s side play some of best rugby of season but errors prove costly

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 22:16

Darren Cave grabs hat-trick as Ulster finish campaign with a smile

Leicester’s hopes of a quarter-final spot extinguished in Belfast

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 20:27

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

Ulster allow Leicester too much of a headstart

Neil Doak’s side blitzed by early tries and forced to settle for a losing bonus at Welford Road

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 22:04

Farrell to miss England’s final Test match

The outhalf injured his knee in the second tour game against New Zealand

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 10:07

Conrad Smith’s late try seals New Zealand win over England

Visitors were two minutes away from memorable win first Test against All Blacks

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 13:36

Billy Twelvetrees set to miss England’s first Test against New Zealand

New Zealand lose IRB world player of the year Kieran Read to concussion.

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00

Cipriani steps back into England spotlight

The wayward England outhalf has one more chance to impress for a World Cup place

Wed May 14 2014 - 17:11

Lancaster set to name same team again

England XV to start third successive game – but competition set to ramp up

Thu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00

Wolfhounds’ defence wins the day at Kingsholm

Halfbacks Boss and Madigan get the tries in victory over Saxons

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 19:31