The Irish Times

Uncapped Leicester flanker Reffell named in Wales squad for South Africa tour

He is joined by uncapped Cardiff number eight James Ratti in 33-man group for three Tests against Springboks in July

Wed May 18 2022 - 17:51

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Dan Biggar and George North injury concerns for Wales

Wayne Pivac facing an outhalf crisis while England’s Mako Vunipola is ruled out

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 14:15

Wales’ Patchell and Davies to undergo surgery after World Cup exploits

Both will miss Wales v Ireland in the 2020 Six Nations at the Aviva on February 8th

Tue Nov 12 2019 - 12:32

South Africa muscle past Wales to tee-up final against England

Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks break Welsh hearts as they take a physical last four tie

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 13:28

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

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:06

Michael Cheika: World Cup referees ‘spooked’ by tackle talk

Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:00

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

Patchell may be forced out of Rugby World Cup after latest concussion

Outhalf suffered fourth concussion in less than two years during defeat to Ireland

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 09:28

Liam Toland: Determined Ireland looking more like their best

Key to James Ryan’s performance was taking full responsibility as main lineout target

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 05:00

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

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

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

Wales 17 Ireland 22: Five things we learned

Will Addison and Andrew Conway make persuasive cases for inclusion in World Cup squad

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 18:41

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: RWC dreams will be sealed or shredded in Cardiff

It’s Wales’s last home game before Japan, and Ireland’s shot at some redemption

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 06:00

Wales outhalf Gareth Anscombe ruled out of World Cup with ACL injury

Grand Slam champions suffer second major injury blow after playmaker suffers knee injury

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 14:42

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 20:20

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:04

Scott Williams set to miss rest of Six Nations with back injury

Centre has been released back to Ospreys to continue rehab

Wed Feb 13 2019 - 18:29

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

Davies and Williams back in the frame for Wales

Davies and Willams back in training after overcoming injuries

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 15:20

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

Wales survive Tonga rally to score seven tries unanswered

The teams were level 24-24 in the second half before the hosts opened up in 10-try romp

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 16:47

Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaign

No Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the Tigers

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Aki and Carty lead Connacht to impressive win over Scarlets

Returning Ireland centre impresses as outhalf knocks over 18 points at Sportsground

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 19:53

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

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

Cooney gets Ulster off to the perfect start

Scrumhalf kicks late penalty to get Dan McFarland's side over the line against Scarlets

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 19:38