The Irish Times

Wayne Pivac urges Wales to stay strong after dire Six Nations campaign

Last year’s winners were beaten by Italy and secured just one victory in championship

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 22:28

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00

Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to crash Welsh Grand Slam party

Tadhg Beirne to make Six Nations debut while O’Brien and Kearney return

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 02:00

Wales have the last laugh in Grand Slam showdown

Warren Gatland’s side remain on course for clean sweep as England run out of steam

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 18:45

Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaign

No Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the Tigers

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00

Connacht hold their nerve for home win over Scarlets

Centre Bundee Aki is man of the match yet it could easily have been outhalf Jack Carty or scrumhalf Kieran Marmion

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 15:04

Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first start

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 16:52

Shaky start for Ulster as they strike lucky against Scarlets

Pro14: After some costly errors, McFarland’s men bag winning score right at the death

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 07:00

Warriors will need to take a clinical approach against Scarlets

Defending Pro14 champions won’t be cowed by hostile venue, but Scots could shade this

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:00

Leinster gameplan gets them comfortably into the final

Scarlets dismantled with ruthless efficiency as Leinster learn from previous humiliation

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 05:30

Irrepressible Leinster storm into Champions Cup final

Leinster make hay in Dublin sunshine as Scarlets blown away

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 17:51

Scarlets’ chances against Bath dented after loss of Halfpenny and McNicholl

Welsh side already without key players ahead of pivotal Champions Cup fixture

Thu Jan 11 2018 - 20:49

In-form Scarlets a daunting assignment for Ulster

Reigning champions have three Lions available against depleted home side in Belfast

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Warren Gatland: All Blacks took cheap shots at Conor Murray

Lions coach concerned after scrumhalf targeted during first Test defeat in Auckland

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 22:00

Referee the only concern as Schmidt names expected team

‘I haven’t had any conversations with Wayne,’ Schmidt said on Wednesday

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 14:55

Six Nations team by team guide: Wales

Fixtures fall nicely and Rob Howley has form as coach, but lack of creativity a weakness

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 04:31

Weekend European Champions Cup previews

Holders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounter

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

Ulster look to continue their positive start this weekend

Scarlets coach: ‘We had to play our best game out there last year to get the win’

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 10:43

Gatland shuffles deck in bid to trump Aussie aces

Wales v Australia preview: Twickenham, Saturday, 4.45 (Live on TV3, ITV)

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 20:30

Munster show good, bad and ugly in salvaging draw in Wales

Coach Anthony Foley happy to get away from Parc y Scarlets with something for a change

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 01:15

Connacht braced for vital Scarlets test

Pat Lam’s side eager to protect their top six status against their closest pursuers

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 18:30

Munster welcome back Keith Earls and Ian Keatley

Anthony Foley names a strong side for visit of Cardiff Blues at newly refurbished Musgrave Park

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 13:39

Rob Penney gives players the chance to stake their claim

Munster coach rests 12 of the team that secured victory away to Perpignan

Sun Dec 01 2013 - 01:00

Ulster should prove too strong for Scarlets

Chris Farrell gets a chance at number 12 following long-term injury

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00