The Irish Times

Alan O’Connor issues stark warning ahead of daunting Clermont trip

Ulster captain says side needs to learn lessons up front ahead of European opener

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 06:00

Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 17:26

Johann van Graan sends out stark warning after Munster’s dismal Swansea show

‘We need to improve in all areas,’ says head coach after first loss of season at Ospreys

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Myler’s boot does for Munster as Ospreys’ pack dominate in Swansea

Home side were missing their Welsh contingent but still had enough to secure win

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 21:53

Connacht finish season on a high as they end Ospreys’ Rainbow Cup ambitions

Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 20:34

Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes helps Munster rout Ospreys

22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the sword

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 17:35

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

Strong bonus-point display by Exeter as they score three tries in seven minutes

London Irish battle away to claim four tries and collect losing bonus point

Sun Jan 05 2020 - 19:58

Paddy Jackson injured as Bath clean up against London Irish

Former Ireland and Ulster player suffers hamstring injury in heavy defeat

Sun Dec 22 2019 - 18:28

Opportunity knocks for JJ Hanrahan as cards fall his way

Injuries give the former Ireland U-20 star chance to prove his worth as Munster outhalf

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 06:00

The Offload: Wild geese finding that the grass isn’t always greener

Madigan struggling to make an impression at Bristol

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 11:30

Mike Sherry grabs two tries as Munster triumph in Cork

Declan Kidney’s London Irish score two late tries in friendly encounter

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 21:52

Christmas time and Leinster run in nine in rout of Northampton

Adam Byrne and Isa Nacewa both go over twice as Saints completely outclassed

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 21:52

Leinster should cruise against apathetic Northampton

Saints manager Jim Mallinder looks to have put Europe on back-burner in team selection

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 15:55

Red mist descends on Dylan Hartley in bonus point Leinster win

Leo Cullen’s team score five tries to see off Northampton in Franklin’s Gardens visit

Fri Dec 09 2016 - 22:17

Stuart Lancaster cuts five players from England’s World Cup squad

Nick Easter will remain with club side Harlequins for treatment on a back problem

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 11:59

Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter set to make England bench against Wales

Coach Stuart Lancaster reduces squad to 25 for Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 19:28

JJ Hanrahan hints at possible return to Munster in future

Decision on Northampton Saints move followed frustration with role at Thomond Park

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 01:00

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

JJ Hanrahan’s departure to Northampton is desperately deflating for Irish rugby

Gerry Thornley: Munster kicking themselves after talent slips through fingers

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 13:14

JJ Hanrahan’s move to Northampton casts a pall over Munster

Kerry-born outhalf joins the Saints in a deal said to be worth €190,000 a season

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 17:09

England hookerDylan Hartley suspended for three weeks

Northampton star picks up another ban – this time for elbowing Leicester’s Matt Smith

Wed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00

Champions Cup round-up: Toulon bounce back to see off Leicester

Halfpenny’s boot sees Toulon cruise past the Tigers while Northampton thump Treviso

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 19:49

JJ Hanrahan is set to leave Munster for Northampton

The Premiership champions have offered the outhalf a contract worth €190,000 a year

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:19

Ospreys fight back to earn draw at home to Racing Metro

French side draw level with Northampton after their demolition of Treviso

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 18:14

Glasgow dreaming of quarter-finals after win in Montpellier

Finn Russell lands all five penalties as Scottish side come up trumps at Altrad Stadium

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 23:31

Stephen Myler kicks Northampton to victory in Amlin Challenge Cup final

Outhalf lands seven from eight to deny Peter Stringer and Bath

Fri May 23 2014 - 23:00

Cipriani steps back into England spotlight

The wayward England outhalf has one more chance to impress for a World Cup place

Wed May 14 2014 - 17:11

Wolfhounds’ defence wins the day at Kingsholm

Halfbacks Boss and Madigan get the tries in victory over Saxons

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 19:31

Northampton win ugly against Castres and wait on Connacht result

Saints’ future in Heineken Cup hangs in the balance after lacklustre victory

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 23:07

No changes in Leinster side to face Saints

Sean O’Brien included in starting line-up for tomorrow’s match against Northampton

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 13:28

Northampton kick-start their campaign with a priceless victory

Opening exchanges prove one-sided as Northampton take charge

Mon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00

Dylan Hartley red card overshadows Leicester’s title triumph

Northampton hooker insists comment was directed at opposing player not referee

Sat May 25 2013 - 17:25