The Irish Times

Connacht’s basement buys are proving to be bargains

Andy Friend says province must shop at Aldi but their recruitment is looking to be astute

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00

O’Brien surprised at Buckhurst’s omission from Cox Plate

Four-year-old only been made first-reserve for Australia’s most coveted all-age race

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 16:49

The Offload: Dan Tuohy pulls no punches after forced retirement

Concussion language needs to change, Ireland women need more jerseys and more

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 10:00

Connacht hand Cardiff a dose of the blues

Dave Heffernan impresses as Connacht end losing run

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 22:06

JJ Hanrahan leads Munster to rare win in Cardiff

The bonus-point victory ended a two year wait for a win at the Arms Park

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 22:56

Ulster miss bonus chance as performance slips away in second half

Leading 17-0 at half-time, Ulster only managed two second-half penalties

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 22:02

Will Addison returns to starting Ulster line-up

Return of Irish international one of five changes to team for visit of Cardiff Blues

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 17:25

Keith Earls quickly turns his focus to important Cardiff test

Victory for Munster will ensure a spot in the Pro14 playoffs

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 06:00

Connacht come up short once again at the Arms Park as Cardiff close gap

Andy Friend’s side let chances slip by on tough night in Wales

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 20:30

Fakir D’Oudairies looks set for good dig at JCB after Cheltenham win

Joseph O’Brien’s horse wins by 13 lengths in Triumph Hurdle trial

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 14:58

Rugby previews: Wasps likely to prove a tough test for Toulouse

English Premiership team boast a proud home record against Top 14 opposition

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 01:00

Faugheen and Samcro top 21 contenders for Long Walk crown

Connections of Un De Sceaux favour a return to action in Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 19:00

Cooney gets Ulster across the line against Cardiff

Cardiff lost lock Seb Davies to the bin at a critical point in the second half

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 17:53

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

Munster's away form putting pressure on them at home

'The old cliche is that defence wins trophies, but it’s not a cliche. It’s 100% the fact of the matter’

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 08:00

Hanrahan secures bonus for Munster on return

Munster cut loose in second half against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 16:38

Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clash

Return of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timely

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00

Connacht caught out as Cardiff win at the death

Late converted try costs Connacht a win at the Sportsground

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 18:04

Gerry Thornley: Anti-climactic final round of derbies – especially for Ulster

Risk that Ulster-Leinster and Munster-Connacht would be dead rubbers comes to pass

Tue May 02 2017 - 06:30

Tea for Two and Lizzie Kelly hold off Cue Card to take Aintree Bowl

Barry Geraghty rides a double on hot favourites Defi Du Seuil and Buveur D’Air

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 15:50

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

Gerry Thornley: HIAs have been undermined

Provinces’ weekend achievements clouded by events that led to Conor Murray’s HIA

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 07:00

Champagne West impresses on profitable day for De Bromhead

Former Philip Hobbs inmate was a second winner for Henry De Bromhead

Mon Jan 02 2017 - 01:00

Lizzie Kelly gets gutsy Agrapat up to pip L’Ami Serge

Davy Russell and Whisper turn over favourite Clan Des Obeaux at Cheltenham

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 16:41

‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story

‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 success

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 05:07

Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00

The rugby review: Five things we learned from the weekend

Neutral officials would benefit European rugby, Ireland heavyweights make return

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 14:36

Leo Cullen sees room to improve after Leinster defeat Cardiff

Coach calls for ‘big effort’ ahead of Munster, Castres Olympique and Montpellier clashes

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 22:30

Johnny Sexton stars as Leinster turns things around in Cardiff

Home side suffer first defeat of season despite leading by 10 points at half-time

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 13:46

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

Les Kiss admits Pro12 league campaign is toughest he has witnessed

Ulster’s position is ‘relatively clear-cut’ as they prepare to take on Leinster

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 06:26

Nick Williams’ Ulster career over as he is ruled out for the season

Les Kiss without Ireland winger Tommy Bowe for Friday night’s visit of Leinster

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 12:56

Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights

Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:50

Ulster need full masts up against Connacht to steady ship

Not qualifying for Pro12 playoffs for first time since 2012 a real possibility for Les Kiss’s side

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 06:00