The Irish Times

Green Minister objects to DAA plan to lift restrictions on €320m runway

Roderic O’Gorman says noise levels locals would be faced with is ‘unacceptable’

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 16:51

Justin Tipuric returns to Wales team to face Ireland

Wayne Pivac has otherwise kept faith in the team beaten by Scotland in the Six Nations

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 12:44

Alun Wyn Jones to become rugby’s most capped international

Wales secondrow named in Wayne Pivac’s team for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 12:22

Blow for Wales as Ken Owens is ruled out of autumn fixtures

Lions hooker dislocated his shoulder on club duty and will miss all six remaining Tests

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 15:37

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00

Stats show post-World Cup years throw up more debut opportunities

Deep dive into 2016-2019 stats shows young players right to hope for chance at test level

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 06:00

Gatland wants Wales ‘rugby-ready’ as World Cup preparations ramp up

Outhalf Rhys Patchell will get first start in 15 months against Ireland in Dublin

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 16:49

Beating Wales was a tonic for the troops, but the big battles lie ahead

Solid performance in Cardiff has restored Ireland’s feel-good factor – almost

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 06:35

Warren Gatland names 31-man Wales Rugby World Cup squad

Secondrow Cory Hill selected despite being on the comeback trail from a fractured leg

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 15:30

Ireland get green machine back on the road

Joe Schmidt’s side withstand late rally to defeat Wales in Cardiff warm-up

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 17:05

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt's likely starting XV for Wales game

Will Addison and Jack Carty set for starts in Cardiff in a much-changed side

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 19:40

Wales coach Warren Gatland plays down move to number one ranking

Dan Biggar inspires Wales to earn swift revenge in World Cup warm-up

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 20:44

Jonathan and James Davies start for Wales against England

Warren Gatland selects brothers in a strong starting XV for RWC warm-up in Cardiff

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 11:52

Moriarty fitness a boon for Wales ahead of gruelling France opener

Number eight’s return from concussion will ease Gatland’s backrow injury worries

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 09:24

Taulupe Faletau set to miss Six Nations after breaking arm again

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to announce his squad at midday on Tuesday

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 08:45

Chris Farrell set to be ruled out of visit to Castres

The Scarlets will be without four key players against Ulster in Belfast on Friday night

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 13:23

Gatland names two rookies in Wales squad

Jonah Holmes and Luke Morgan included in squad for autumn internationals

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 14:09

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

Frustrated Lancaster targets four wins from four before Europe

Leinster strengthened for Dragons’ clash by imminent return of international stars

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00

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

McFarland and Ulster will be keen to hit ground running

Pro14 preview: Ulster v Scarlets, Kingspan Stadium 5.15pm (Live on Premier Sports 1, eir sport 2)

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 15:17

Hill and Wales aiming to seal first series win in Argentina since 1999

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00

Ireland need to improve squad depth to achieve world dominance

To genuinely compete for the 2019 World Cup, we need 34 Test-standard players

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 06:09

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Mon May 28 2018 - 05:45

Leinster secure historic double to cap greatest ever season

Late tries flatter Scarlets as they are well beaten in Pro14 final at the Aviva Stadium

Sat May 26 2018 - 20:52

The Game That Was: Who went and got Johnny so angry?

Sexton puts on another masterclass; Toner shunted over; Larmour does a Campese

Sat May 26 2018 - 20:51

Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team

Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash

Fri May 25 2018 - 12:26

Leinster didn't lose one lineout against Saracens and Scarlets

One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline

Thu May 10 2018 - 07:00

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac generous in his praise for Leinster

New Zealander believes knock-on call and try before half-time changed game

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 19:57

Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final step

Ireland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent Scarlets

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 01:00

Rugby Statistics: Leinster must beware flying Scarlets out wide

Halfpenny and Sexton set for battle off the tee - but Maxime Machenaud leads the way

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 07:04

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

Scarlets overcome nervy start to end La Rochelle’s European dream

Welsh side will be away to the winners of the Leinster v Saracens quarter-final

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 19:48

Zebo and Conway doubts for Munster’s clash with Toulon

Improved second-half display leads to encouraging victory over champions Scarlets

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 06:00