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

Josh Navidi recalled to Wales squad after injury recovery

Wales backrow back in the frame after successful run out for Cardiff against Ulster

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 12:21

Biggar steps into the limelight to land late winning drop goal for Wales

For Scotland a stirring victory followed by dispiriting defeat is a pattern all too familiar

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 22:15

Wales buoyed by Usain Bolt message as champions target flying start

Dan Biggar reveals how eight-time Olympic gold medallist helped preparations

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 17:54

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Uneasy truce reached between Lions management and match officials

Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde outlines meeting with officials ahead of first Test

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 18:12

Jack Conan: ‘We’re definitely making the most of a strange situation’

Ireland number eight taking nothing for granted as he gets set for third Saturday start

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 15:55

Iain Henderson to lead Lions out but earning place on test side is priority

Big opportunity for secondrow after what-might-have-been tour four years ago

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:06

Conor Murray: ‘I still don’t have my head around it . . . it’s an unbelievable honour’

Ireland scrumhalf admits he was surprised to be named as new captain of the Lions

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 12:51

Conor Murray named Lions captain after Alun Wyn Jones ruled out

Justin Tipuric also ruled out with Welsh duo Adam Beard and Josh Navidi called up

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 22:10

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

Wales will have to make at least four changes for Scotland trip

Wayne Pivac weighs options after injuries mount up following Ireland win

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 16:47

Ireland fall short against Wales after Peter O’Mahony’s red card

Visitors left with a mountain to climb as Six Nations campaign starts with bruising loss

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 18:09

Wales 21 Ireland 16: 10 minutes that changed the game

Ten first half minutes which proved crucial for both Wales and Ireland in Cardiff

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 17:57

Six Nations 2021: The only way is up for Wayne Pivac and Wales

Last year’s results were so poor that a big improvement this term seems inevitable

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 09:46

England survive late Welsh rally to secure the Triple Crown

Eddie Jones’s side turn the screw after Justin Tipuric’s try for the ages and sign off in style

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 19:29

Alun Wyn Jones confident Dan Biggar will be fit for England

Outhalf in Wales side despite knee injury with Liam Williams back in the saddle

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 17:16

Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handle

Warren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South Africa

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 07:00

Rugby World Cup: Final four set to make a splash as rain returns in force

Tokyo witnessed a downpour that never relented on Friday ahead of the semi-finals

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 19:25

Wales fullback Williams ruled out of World Cup semi-final against Springboks

BBC report Saracens player is also a doubt for Wales’ final game in the tournament

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 18:12

Blow for Wales as injury ends Josh Navidi’s World Cup

Backrow will miss Springboks semi-final after injuring hamstring during France win

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 12:58

Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies in Wales XV for France clash

Outhalf Biggar passes return to play protocols with as Gatland names strongest side

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 06:24

Dan Biggar cleared to start for Wales against Fiji

Warren Gatland makes two changes as his side bid to confirm place in quarter-finals

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 08:11

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Well-scripted send-off that ticked all the right boxes for Ireland

Applause for Rory Best and Joe Schmidt’s last home game felt even sweeter with a win

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 05:00

Ireland go to number one with win over Wales

Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 16:32

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray reunited for Wales clash

Andy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against Wales

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 13:50

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

Gerry Thornley: Ireland need to tighten defence and loosen attack

Twickenham debacle a serious wake-up call for coaching team and players alike

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 07:00

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