The Irish Times

Brunel praises Bastereaud as he changes backline for Italy clash

‘It seems like he has reached a new dimension since he was named captain at Toulon’

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 15:03

Sexton saves Ireland at the death after French pressure causes errors

Joe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final moments

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 05:00

Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goal

Magnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against France

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 19:26

Ireland face the unknown in Six Nations opener with France

Brunel's wunderkind Matthieu Jalibert could cause an upset against Schmidt’s side

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 06:00

Rory Best refuses to comment on attendance at rape trial

Ireland captain was speaking in Paris ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with France

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 12:29

Jacques Brunel dips into fountain of youth in a bid to revitalise France

Prodigious 19-year-old outhalf Matthieu Jalibert will make his debut against Ireland

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 05:00

Morgan Parra recalled to youthful France Six Nations squad

Jacques Brunel names six uncapped players in 32-man selection

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 16:27

Lacklustre Leinster settle for game of patience as Ian Madigan boots them over line

Centre nails seven penalties on afternoon when creative spark is in short supply

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 01:00

Jamie Heaslip admits Leinster made hard work of Castres win

Ian Madigan’s seven penalties in France make it two from two for Blues

Sun Oct 26 2014 - 17:57

Ian Madigan kicks Leinster to ugly victory in Castres

Matt O’Connor’s side grind out key win as centre slots over seven penalties in France

Sun Oct 26 2014 - 15:36

France call up Tales and Lapandry for trip to Cardiff

Philippe Saint-Andre makes two squad changes for game against Wales

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 12:19

Tough task awaits Leinster as Castres wait in the long grass

French champions’ home form augers well for durable outfit to continue punching above weight

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 01:08