The Irish Times

Rugby Stats: Robbie Henshaw’s growing influence a huge boost for Ireland

Centre is maintaining a consistently high level of performance in the Six Nations

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 07:19

Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past Italy

Andy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hosts

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 17:27

Ireland’s clash against Georgia will be an important audition

All roads point to an England-France ‘final’ as Autumn Nations Cup enters its endgame

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:27

Plenty of positives for Farrell as Ireland hit the ground running

Impressive debuts from Connors and Keenan add to feelgood factor as Italy are outclassed

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Six Nations 2020: Italy’s long winless run looks set to continue

Franco Smith takes charge of a side without Championship win since 2015

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 11:00

Italy beat Canada for their second bonus-point win

The seven-try haul from Conor O’Shea’s side matched that of Sunday’s win over Namibia

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:04

Ireland v Italy: Carbery injury leaves fans facing agonising wait

Outhalf was the star turn for 49 minutes, but concern now is his wellbeing for World Cup

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 06:00

Joey Carbery injury overshadows facile Italy win

Outhalf a concern for World Cup after suffering injury at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 16:25

Ireland look for cohesion and continuity in Rome

Joe Schmidt looking for an improved overall performance against plucky Italians

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00

Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid

Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Sale’s Denny Solomona charged with ‘homophobic’ abuse

Worcester outhalf Jamie Shillock told referee two homophobic slurs were aimed at him

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 18:30

Rugby Stats: Irish numbers stack up individually and collectively

Schmidt’s players top a host of categories at the end of a phenomenal 12 months

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 08:46

Ireland must be patient in the face of increased expectancy

Superior armoury at Schmidt’s disposal should become evident as game evolves

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 05:00

Conor O’Shea: Ian McKinley ‘a rugby player, not a romantic story’

Outhalf missed out on selection for Italy’s Six Nations trip to play Ireland in native Dublin

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 15:45

Mathieu Bastareaud set to miss France’s game against Ireland

Toulon centre hit with three-week ban for verbal abuse against Benetton player

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 15:25

Bastareaud and Haskell cited after weekend incidents

French centre faces verbal abuse charge while England backrow charged over dangerous tackle

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 17:35

Organisers putting positive spin on rebranded Pro14

It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 06:00