The Irish Times

Leo Cullen says ‘fresh energy’ behind big Leinster selection calls

Seán Cronin starts at hooker while Josh van der Flier is on the bench for Saracens game

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 15:31

Ryan Baird scores a hat-trick as blue wave rolls over Glasgow

Young lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trot

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 22:06

Scotland lock Sam Skinner ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury

Glasgow Warriors secondrow Tim Swinson called up as cover

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 14:38

Dave Rennie plays down Leo Cullen’s Rangers remark

Leinster boss said Celtic fans should turn out to support province in Glasgow Pro 14 final

Mon May 20 2019 - 22:00

Seymour, Kinghorn and Stuart Hogg out of Scotland v England

Scotland trio all ruled out through injury of Calcutta Cup defence at Twickenham

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 12:08

Connacht get hit for six as Glasgow take the bonus at Scotstoun

Andy Friend’s side suffer setback in bid to narrow gap on Scottish side

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 22:26

Scotland name seven uncapped players in Six Nations squad

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 12:39

Ulster keep season and Champions Cup hopes alive

Bonus-point win over Glasgow guarantees Ulster a playoff against the Ospreys

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 21:35

Tough challenge for Ulster on a night of retirements

Iain Henderson has been handed captaincy, with Rory Best on the bench

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00

Munster’s Fineen Wycherley handed three-match ban

Secondrow was sent off for an alleged strike on Tim Swinson in heavy defeat to Glasgow

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 18:21

Leinster seek to re-establish momentum against Glasgow

A late change by Leinster sees the injured Jack Conan replaced by Dan Leavy for Warriors visit

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 14:42

Glasgow deal big blow to Connacht’s Champions Cup hopes

Playoff route may be only option as Pat Lam’s side fail to take anything from encounter

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 20:28

John Barclay skippers Scots as XV for Wales game named

Vern Cotter: ‘It’s a huge weekend in the championship, we’re still right in the mix’

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 13:00

France’s power shows through as they edge out Scotland

Les Bleus win arm-wrestle with Vern Cotter’s side after late Camille Lopez penalties

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 17:18

Simon Easterby defends decision not to pick Ian Madigan

Paddy Jackson has huge responsibility on his shoulders with Johnny Sexton out injured

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 06:00

Momentum so crucial for Joe Schmidt and Ireland

Result in opener at Murrayfield will go long way to determining Ireland’s campaign

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 01:00

EPCR clear Munster on review of Conor Murray HIA incident

‘Mr Murray did not demonstrate any criteria that should have led to his removal’

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 15:42

Munster to be investigated over Conor Murray HIA

Irish scrumhalf returned to the play against Glasgow after his Head Injury Assessment

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 17:04

In-form Munster braced for a difficult assignment

Glasgow Warriors welcome back nine players from Scotland duty for intriguing clash

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 07:00

Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to Foley

Munster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond Park

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 16:53

Four-try Tommy Seymour the difference as Glasgow beat Leinster

Leo Cullen’s side see 10-point advantage wiped out at Scotstoun

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 20:29

Gerry Thornley: Connacht’s response to drubbing will be key

Champions have plenty to fix but they only have a week to do so after opening day loss

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 01:00

Champions Connacht handed harsh reality check by Glasgow

Second-half performance bordered on alarming for Pat Lam’s side as Warriors earn bonus point

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 19:51

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

Iain Henderson returns for Ulster against Glasgow

Jackson set to make his 100th appearance while Warriors welcome back internationals

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 12:52

Joe Schmidt to decide on his Ireland future this summer

Coach will choose whether or not to extend his tenure after the tour to South Africa

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00

Tim Visser returns for Scotland trip to play Italy

Very Cotter’s side are looking to avoid a 10th Six Nations defeat on the spin

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 11:36

John Barclay returns to Scotland side for England clash

Scarlets flanker to make first Six Nations appearance in four years in Calcutta Cup

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 12:37

Vern Cotter names 35-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

Uncapped props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland both handed call-ups

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 11:37

Gregor Townsend expects ‘great battle’ with Leinster

Glasgow Warriors coach to welcome back six members of Scotland’s World Cup squad

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 01:00

Scotland recall Tim Swinson and Fraser Brown for Australia

Duo replace suspended Ross Ford and Jonny Gray in Vern Cotters side to play Wallabies

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 14:56

Scotland and Vern Cotter sweat over Finn Russell fitness

Playmaker carried off during USA game while Grant Gilchrist ruled out of World Cup

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 10:11

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

Glasgow turn on the power and pace to deny Connacht

Scottish side move in to pole position in Pro 12

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 23:12