The Irish Times

Connacht target win against Benetton to keep hopes of top-eight finish alive

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen return to bolster province for crunch match

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 01:00

Connacht disappoint as Glasgow run in six tries at the Sportsground

Rufus McLean and Kyle Steyn both go over for two tries in bonus-point win

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 17:47

Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Friend would do incredibly well as the next Ireland coach

Since taking over at Connacht the coach has created a really stable period of club rugby

Wed May 19 2021 - 06:00

Connacht target rare win across the water to secure European quarter-final spot

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 01:00

Munster back to winning ways after frantic finish out west

A last-gasp match-winning try eluded in-form Connacht team at the Sportsground

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 22:18

Connacht boss Andy Friend believes new faces have added an edge to resumption

Head coach happy how his side are shaping up despite being out of contention for semi-finals

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 18:28

Champions Saracens provide litmus test for new Munster

Trip to face the defending champions will be toughest test yet in Munster’s pool of death

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 19:22

Caolin Blade set to make the cut for Ireland’s Six Nations squad

Connacht scrumhalf looks like he will be included when Joe Schmidt names his 38

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 18:53

Johann van Graan: ‘Games like this are why we play’

Munster head coach knows they will need the Thomond Park energy in Exeter showdown

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 05:00

John Fogarty: Rugby much cleaner than 10 years ago

Leinster scrum coach hopes to be involved with senior Ireland setup in future

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 06:00

Andrew Conway bags hat-trick as Ireland’s shadow stars earn their stripes

Eagles land with a bang as Joe Schmidt’s fringe run up a half-century of points

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 20:56

Schmidt reshuffles Ireland to give players rare opportunity to shine in USA Test

Bealham, Cooney and Carbery among 14 changes made to side that beat All Blacks

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 01:00

Steve Hansen suggests Conor Murray could face All Blacks

“Is Conor really going to be out or is it an Irish trick? Or is it the truth?”

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 19:43

Autumn Series: Friendly fire will be as keenly felt as ever

There will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup looming

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wings

Coach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekend

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

Will Addison, Sam Arnold and Ross Byrne named in Ireland squad

Trio of uncapped backs included in 42-man squad for November internationals

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 15:47

Addison and Haley expected to be named in Ireland squad

Schmidt expected to name up to 38 players with big guns sitting out Italy game in Chicago

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 07:16

Cipriani red card tilts matters firmly in Munster’s direction

Carbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victory

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Cipriani must shoulder blame for game-changing red card

World Rugby’s hard line on high tackles means intent of player is irrelevant

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00

Out-of-sorts Munster claim five points against 14-man Gloucester

Danny Cipriani’s first-half sending off changed course of Champions Cup tie

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 15:53

Munster warm up for Leinster clash with nine-try rout of Ulster

Injury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 21:50

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Munster closer to breaking through glass ceiling

Encouraging display, albeit in defeat, to Leinster shows van Graan’s side not far away

Tue May 22 2018 - 07:00

Leinster serve up fitting RDS farewell for Nacewa and Murphy

Leo Cullen’s side profit from superior skillset and accuracy of their passing

Mon May 21 2018 - 06:00

Leinster keep double dream alive as Munster title wait continues

Ding-dong battle at the RDS is decided by a single point at the final whistle

Sat May 19 2018 - 18:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Wed May 09 2018 - 05:30

What we learned from the Champions Cup weekend

Scott Fardy and best laid plans, Racing opt to chop not choke, and rugby at what cost?

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 12:31

Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in Bordeaux

Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 18:06

Racing 27 Munster 22: Munster player ratings

A day to forget for Munster as Champions Cup challenge ended by half time

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 17:57

Ireland debut beckons for tenacious Tadhg Beirne

Scarlets forward will be a targeted man in semi-final against Leinster, says Dan Leavy

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 05:00

Munster must maintain high tempo to unsettle Racing

French team possess some outstanding players in Teddy Thomas and Leone Nakarwara

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00

Liam Toland: Munster can trust their defence and Conor Murray

If Munster can steal turnovers and counterattack, they can tire Racing out

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Attitude and discipline key to Munster

Multitalented Toulon relaxed for one vital moment and Conway made them pay

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster riding the crest of a wave

But provinces’ respective semi-final records show nothing can be taken for granted

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 07:00