The Irish Times

Losing bonus point enough for Leinster to seal top spot in table

Leo Cullen’s side will enjoy home advantage through the URC playoffs despite defeat

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 19:41

13-man Waterford survive late stand from Westmeath

Liam Cahill looks to the bench to ensure his side avoid a shock defeat at Walsh Park

Sun May 16 2021 - 17:47

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01

Tipperary outplay Clare to set up Munster semi-final

Tipp captain Conor Sweeney got his side off to a perfect start with an early goal

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 17:01

Kerry keep Royals at bay

Win keeps Kerry on course for a place in the league final

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 16:52

The wily Brian Fox wins it for never-say-die Tipperary

Louth led 1-5 to 0-2 early in the second half but David Power’s team fought back

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 17:18

Galway finally end Kerry’s minor winning streak

Galway will meet Cork in All-Ireland final next month

Sun Aug 11 2019 - 16:44

Kerry move through the gears to book semi-final date

O’Shea goal early in the second half effectively ends gutsy Meath’s challenge

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 01:00

Kerry have the measure of Meath in royal rumble

Peter Keane’s side ease away in final quarter to reach semi-finals

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 20:21

Kerry make a break for victory over battling Clare in second half

Clare manager Colm Collins rues a number of missed chances to put pressure on Kerry

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 01:00

Bateman shuts out Loreto in shootout

Cork Harlequins goalkeeper stars in Senior Cup final shootout

Sun May 12 2019 - 14:11

Glasgow go above Munster after five-try win against Leinster at RDS

Scottish side will top Conference A if they can beat Edinburgh at home in final round

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 19:34

Kildare scrape home against Tipperary

Late scores from Adam Tyrell and Neil Flynn get Kildare over the line

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 18:09

The Offload: Competition looks fierce for 31 spots for Japan

Little rest forthcoming for England’s busy international contingent

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 10:45

Leinster fully focused on revenge mission in Italy

Cullen’s side unlikely to underestimate Treviso following shock home defeat last season

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

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

Bundee Aki ‘raring to go’ for Connacht, says Andy Friend

In-form youngster Paul Boyle has been selected for Edinburgh challenge on Friday

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 19:50

Scotland inflict latest chastening defeat on Ireland Under-20s

Noel McNamara’s side teetering on the brink of relegation after another poor performance

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 19:05

Ireland give Georgia a first ever win at under-20 World Cup

The Caelan Dorris-captained side will now playoff for place ninth to 12th in Narbonne

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 20:30

Ireland Under-20 make four changes for final pool match

Conceding scrum penalties an area that will be under scrutiny against powerful Georgians

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 21:00

South Africa make Ireland Under-20s pay for imprecision

Number eight Caelan Doris gives fine showing in an otherwise scrappy performance

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 18:48

Ireland U-20s braced for a World Championship baptism of fire

McNamara’s side face daunting task against reigning U-20 Six Nations champions

Wed May 30 2018 - 06:00

Ireland face tough opener against hosts France at U-20 World Cup

Caelan Doris chosen as captain as five uncapped players included in Ireland squad

Tue May 22 2018 - 01:00

Belvedere and Blackrock set to serve up cracking schools final

Champions Belvedere seeking to cement place in history with third successive crown

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 06:00

Connacht will feel the heat as they chase points from Cheetahs

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 01:00

Kings prove no match for Connacht

Kieran Keane secures first win as Connacht coach as Kings swept aside

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 23:03

Connacht fail to hold on to first-half lead against Glasgow

Kieran Keane says side ‘got what they deserved’ as province defeated in Pro14 opener

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 16:24

Wasps come from 14 points down to beat Connacht

Kieran Keane’s team fade away after promising first half at Ricoh Arena

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 22:18

Tipp wipe the floor with Dublin as Cunningham bows out

Defending champions make the most of home comforts with crushing win

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 06:09

Michael Ryan warns Tipp players that changes are on the cards

Tipperary flatter to deceive as Westmeath put it up to All-Ireland champions at Semple

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 20:00

Kerry’s wayward shooting helps Cavan battle way to a draw

Seanie Johnston’s late free earns valuable point for home side

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 18:54

Referee the only concern as Schmidt names expected team

‘I haven’t had any conversations with Wayne,’ Schmidt said on Wednesday

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 14:55

Connacht bolstered by return of Irish internationals

Pro12 preview: Connacht v Newport Gwent Dragons, Sportsground (7.35, live on TG4)

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 20:10

Six Nations team-by-team guide: Ireland

Getting to the final game against England unbeaten could be a difficult assignment

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 04:43