The Irish Times

Praise for Rees-Zammit as he returns to Wales’ starting line-up

The 21-year-old featured as a second-half replacement in the narrow loss to France, and will now start against Italy

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 17:21

Rees-Zammit misses out as Faletau returns for Wales

Alex Cuthbert earns 50th cap in place of young star Rees-Zammit in shock move

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 11:55

Wayne Pivac set to make shock selection call and leave out Louis Reez-Zammit

Alex Cuthbert and Josh Adams look set be the two Welsh wings against England

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 10:42

Louis Rees-Zammit: ‘Rees-Lightning’ will strike fear in Ireland’s defence

Speedster Wales winger has crammed eye-catching marker into his fledgling career

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

Hugo Keenan took his bit of luck and has just kept running with it

The Ireland fullback arrived from Sevens rugby perfectly formed

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 06:00

Hooper and Kerevi among contenders for World Rugby player of the year award

Australian duo up against France’s scrumhalf Dupont and England lock Itoje

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 16:30

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

Warren Gatland set to roll selection dice for series decider

Changes in back three and backrow look to be on the cards after defeat in second Test

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 17:29

Gerry Thornley: Conor Murray should start first Lions Test match

South Africa A defeat not enough to suggest Ireland scrumhalf won’t be picked at nine

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00

Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test

Tourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms large

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Marcus Smith named at 10 in Lions XV for clash with Stormers

There are four Irish players in the starting team, with Robbie Henshaw at inside centre

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 12:05

Lions get a rude awakening as South Africa A hand out a bruising defeat

Yet again Warren Gatland’s side struggled resourcing their own ball at the breakdown

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 23:29

Warren Gatland: ‘I honestly believe that we will have a Test series’

Lions coach says build-up to Sharks game was ‘surreal’ with players forced to stay in their rooms

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 22:19

Four-try Josh Adams inspires Lions to first win in South Africa

Warren Gatland’s tourists bring up the half century against Sigma Lions at Ellis Park

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 19:14

Lions Tour pen pics: A look at Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad

Party to tour South Africa consists of 16 backs and 21 forwards

Thu May 06 2021 - 15:51

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

Six Nations 2021: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Ireland’s strong end to the tournament reflected in selection

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00

Wales secure bonus-point against Italy after just 30 minutes

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 17:03

Alun Wyn Jones warns Wales to take Italy threat seriously in Rome

Captain not entertaining talk of a Grand Slam ahead of Azzurri clash

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Culture of ‘clip memory’ among modern referees not cutting it on the pitch

There’s nothing to beat knowing the laws when you step out on the pitch

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 13:30

Referee Pascal Gaüzère admits to mistakes in England’s defeat to Wales

World Rugby head of match officials Joel Jutge talks to referee over ‘two unfortunate events’

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 15:25

Itoje the chief culprit as England pay a heavy price for ill-discipline

Contentious refereeing decisions a big factor as Wales seal unlikely Triple Crown

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 14:40

Six Nations: England won’t lodge a complaint over Pascal Gauzere

Eddie Jones’s side slumped to a record defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday evening

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 12:17

Poor discipline costs England as streetwise Wales land Triple Crown

Wayne Pivac’s side on course for the Grand Slam after bonus point victory in Cardiff

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 19:18

Six Nations Miscellany: Talisman Ryan feeling great and ready to roll in Rome

Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 06:21

Wales expect England to target Louis Rees-Zammit in Six Nations clash

Gloucester wing has been key in his side's victories, scoring three tries in two games

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 19:17

Six Nations magic shouldn’t be hidden behind a paywall

The likes of Louis Reez-Zammit can spark the imagination of the casual observer

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 11:44

Wales grasp opportunity to set up unexpected tilt at Triple Crown

Last autumn’s experimentation paying off for Pivac’s side as Rees-Zammit’s brilliant late try breaks 14-man Scotland’s hearts

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 22:00

Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s next three games following red card

Flanker will only be eligible to return for closing encounter against England in Dublin

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 18:57

Six Nations: Hugo Keenan can take comfort from seventh outing in Irish shirt

The Irish fullback’s kicking was average and it is the work in progress part of his brief

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 05:00

Six Nations: Wales v Ireland - TV details, team news, kick-off time and more

Farrell’s side travel to Cardiff as things get underway behind closed doors this weekend

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 11:00

Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantage

Clive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nickname

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 09:00

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03

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