The Irish Times

Former Wales prop Gethin Jenkins to retire from rugby

37-year-old who earned 129 Wales caps will run out one last time for Cardiff against Zebre

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 10:21

Rory Best returns to captain Ulster against Cardiff

Andrew Trimble named among replacements as he returns from hand injury

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 13:18

Stuart McCloskey back for ring-rusty Ulster against Cardiff

Iain Henderson’s presence in Les Kiss’s side will help to pack build solid platfrom

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:13

Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promise

Cardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35

Wales have hope but All Blacks still look the real McCaw

New Zealand have lost leaders but Wales will need to be at their best to secure historic win

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 17:45

Sam Warburton returns to lead Wales against the All Blacks

Warren Gatland’s side looking to secure the nation’s first ever win in New Zealand

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 20:51

Ireland v Wales: Zebo, Stander and O’Donnell to start

Injuries force Joe Schmidt’s hand as he names side for Sunday’s clash in Dublin

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 15:46

Six Nations: O’Donnell waiting in wings to replace O’Brien

Ireland management awaiting results of scan to verify extent of hamstring damage

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 12:03

Tom James to earn first Wales cap in five years against Ireland

Jonathan Davies returns in midfield while Warren Gatland hands Justin Tipuric start

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 11:34

Warren Gatland well aware of what South Africa will bring

Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 15:56

Gordon D’Arcy: Burgess is blunder that could bury England

Bath centre lacks the sense of timing required to be effective at international level

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 07:45

Captain Sam Warburton returns for Wales against Italy

Warren Gatland selects a strong side to face Azzurri with George North starting again

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 15:04

Alun-Wyn Jones in Wales World Cup squad despite injury

Head coach Warren Gatland has selected five lock forwards after medial ligament setback

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 13:14

Nine uncapped players in Wales World Cup training squad

Warren Gatland has included 13 foreign-based players in 47-man party

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 14:15

Gareth Anscombe named in Wales Six Nations squad

James Hook and Adam Jones excluded signalling the end of their international careers

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 12:18

Gethin Jenkins returns for Wales as they face ‘physical battle’ with South Africa

Gatland makes three changes in search of landmark victory over the Springboks

Fri Nov 28 2014 - 19:20

Wales captain Gethin Jenkins ‘disappointed’ despite win

‘I think a lot of ball turnover was by the backs out wide and we need to have a look at the video and see what went wrong’

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 18:33

North the centre of attention for Wales

Northampton star selected at outside centre for Saturday’s match against Australia

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 13:52

England plan to use Manu Tuilagi as ‘wrecking ball’ against Italy

Wales fear Gethin Jenkins has become a ‘marked man’ in Test rugby

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 12:00

Sam Warburton could yet start for Wales against Italy

Captain on standby to make comeback after Racing Metro flanker Dan Lydiate returned to Paris

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 17:05

Gatland names squad for Six Nations defence

Wales coach selects 32-man panel for forthcoming Six Nations tournament

Tue Jan 14 2014 - 14:31

No shame in close-call defeat to Springboks

From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v South Africa

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:31

Unexpected dream debut for Tom Court as Lions continue their winning ways against Melbourne Rebels

Loose-head prop was on a family holiday to Brisbane when he received a dramatic call-up to join the tourists’ squad

Wed Jun 26 2013 - 00:30

Brian O’Driscoll ready to rock as he leads Lions into Subiaco Oval den

Leinster legend leads side containing eight Irish but news of Rob Kearney’s hamstring tear a bit of a black mark

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00

Lions may benefit in the long term from Hong Kong heat

Team arrive in Australia with a clean bill of health

Mon Jun 03 2013 - 00:20

Only minor scrapes for Lions after Barbarians win

Paul O’Connell and hooker Tom Youngs needed stitches after accidental knocks in Hong Kong

Sun Jun 02 2013 - 15:11

Captain O’Connell the only Irishman in Lions starting 15

Gatland praises Munster lock for leadership role ahead of clash with Barbarians

Thu May 30 2013 - 09:11

O’Driscoll and Jenkins get body double?

Leinster and Ireland centre didn’t hook up with Lions in Wales on Monday because of back injury

Wed May 15 2013 - 11:27