The Irish Times

Bonus-point endgame enough to make Munster’s day

Cronin’s dramatic try ensures deserved reward for visitors’ dominance of spirited Ospreys

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00

Jed Holloway to make first Munster start against struggling Ospreys

Former Australian underage international one of five changes in team that lost to Cheetahs

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 18:06

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

Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:10

Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys trip

All four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in Bridgend

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

JJ Hanrahan moves to fullback as Carbery retains 10 jersey

CJ Stander to make first Munster appearance of the season against Cardiff Blues

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 16:57

Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys

Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 17:44

Caelan Doris to make his first start in blue for Pro14 opener

Leo Cullen has named his team for trip to Cardiff and there’s a debut for Joe Tomane

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 13:07

Scarlets will pose a major test for depleted Munster

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00

Depleted Scarlets represent an opportunity for Ulster

If visitors’ pack can establish a suitable platform, backline have the nous to capitalise

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00

Stuart McCloskey back for ring-rusty Ulster against Cardiff

Iain Henderson’s presence in Les Kiss’s side will help to pack build solid platfrom

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:13

Leinster make nine changes for Pro12 clash with Cardiff

Leo Cullen makes Johnny Sexton captain as province try to halt Blues’ winning start

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 19:53

Mick Kearney to make debut for depleted Leinster

Clontarf native to fill Leinster’s secondrow gap after Mike McCarthy’s injury blow

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Ireland U-20s blown away in the first quarter

Blistering start for Wales left Ireland with far too much to do

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 22:00

Ireland U-20s aiming to bounce back to winning ways in Wales

Outhalf Ross Byrne says team determined to purge frustrations of home defeat to England

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 17:48