The Irish Times

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

Brian O’Driscoll: ‘The Tana thing is all fine now, it dragged out too long’

The former Lions captain looks back on the highs and lows of his days in the famous red jersey

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Fitness sessions, meditation and the odd Peroni: Conor Murray’s lockdown routine

Ireland scrumhalf is missing training with the lads and eyes fourth World Cup campaign

Sat May 02 2020 - 05:59

Rugby World Cup armchair fans facing a gruelling schedule

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 10:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland long past clinging to underdog status

From Sexton to Porter, this group of players crave pressure - it’s their primary motivation

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Strength in depth matters, so does size

Formidable Ireland now in a strong position to reclaim Six Nations title from England

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 07:00

Conor Murray and Owen Farrell back in harness together

First choice half-back pairing have come a very long way since the last Lions tour

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 22:00

Rhys Webb’s scrumhalf duel with Conor Murray reaches climax

Ospreys star will face down opposite number in Pro12 before becoming Lions rivals

Tue May 09 2017 - 06:00

Mike Phillips to join Sale Sharks from Racing 92

94-time capped Wales scrumhalf will offer Peter Stringer competition next season

Thu May 05 2016 - 09:16

Cotter goes to Cardiff with lower expectations but higher hopes

Scots have lost last eight meetings with Welsh, but are eager not to be written off

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00

Ireland v Wales: A strange case of home sickness

Rugby has no fixture like it like it, where the visiting side enjoys such supremacy

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 06:02

Six Nations: The lowdown on Wales

They have the meanest defence in world rugby but can Warren Gatland’s side rediscover their cutting edge

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 12:04

Leinster’s scrum coach warns young guns to keep feet on ground

John Fogarty admits he felt a little nervous ahead of Bath visit in Champions Cup

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

Mike Phillips announces retirement from international rugby

‘I’ve got some very special memories which I will cherish for the rest of my life’

Tue Dec 01 2015 - 19:45

Wounded Wales go to well and find just enough to quench home fires

Warren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superiority

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 18:58

Gerry Thornley: Balanced approach required on TMOs

The last thing that anyone wants is games dragging on and on for up to 120 minutes

Tue Sept 22 2015 - 07:45

Liam Williams and Samson Lee available for Wales’ opener

The duo have returned from injury and look likely to feature against Uruguay

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 16:59

Warren Gatland defends Leigh Halfpenny selection

Wales fullback ruled out of World Cup after injuring knee in final-warm up against Italy

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 10:07

Mike Phillips called up to Wales squad after Rhys Webb ruled out

2014 Welsh player of the year will miss World Cup along with Leigh Halfpenny

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 10:15

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Toulon star suffered ACL injury against Italy and could be out for six months

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 18:41

Shane Williams questions Warren Gatland’s Italy selection

Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb both suffered injuries during Wales’ final warm-up

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 13:27

Wales worry over injuries to Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny

Duo picked up knocks during victory over Italy in Cardiff

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 22:41

James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard cut by Wales

‘There will be disappointment from the players but the door is not closed’

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 14:15

Impressive Darren Cave would love another chance to shine

Ulsterman lays down marker with strong try-scoring performance against Wales

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 01:08

Slick Ireland show their greater strength in depth

Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00

Ireland ease to impressive warm-up win over ragged Wales

O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 17:11

Ireland back to business with first warm-up match against Wales

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 23:59

Warren Gatland turns up heat in advance of World Cup warm-ups

Wales are training hard and building team spirit as final preparations are being made

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 01:00

Four debutants on Wales side to play Ireland in warm-up

Ross Moriarty, Tyler Morgan, Eli Walker and Dominic Day all make their first starts

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 11:40

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

Wales forced into two changes for Italy clash

Frontrow crisis means Aaron Jarvis and uncapped Rob Evans start against strong Italy pack

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 12:55

Rhys Webb: Did England do any analysis on Irish kicking game?

Wales scrumhalf says there’s ‘no margin for error’ in Cardiff

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 22:00

Jamie Roberts to be let go by Racing Metro - reports

Wales centre could follow Ireland’s Johnny Sexton out the door at Top 14 club

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 16:36

Rhys Webb brings fresh twist to Warrenball at scrumhalf for Wales

Warren Gatland prefers Ospreys pivot over long-time number 9 Mike Phillips

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 23:01