The Irish Times

Uncapped Leicester flanker Reffell named in Wales squad for South Africa tour

He is joined by uncapped Cardiff number eight James Ratti in 33-man group for three Tests against Springboks in July

Wed May 18 2022 - 17:51

Wales buoyed by Usain Bolt message as champions target flying start

Dan Biggar reveals how eight-time Olympic gold medallist helped preparations

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 17:54

Stephen Jones in bullish form as he stresses Welsh strengths

Wales backs coach confident defending champions will not lack for quality against Ireland

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 06:23

Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test

Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Brian O’Driscoll: ‘The Tana thing is all fine now, it dragged out too long’

The former Lions captain looks back on the highs and lows of his days in the famous red jersey

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D'Arcy: James Ryan is not getting the best out of his skillset

Likes of Ryan, Ringrose and Stockdale could not quite grasp opportunity when it counted

Wed May 12 2021 - 07:46

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00

George North out of contention for British and Irish Lions tour

He suffered ACL injury during Ospreys’ victory over Cardiff Blues last weekend

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 11:23

Wales secure bonus-point against Italy after just 30 minutes

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 17:03

Poor discipline costs England as streetwise Wales land Triple Crown

Wayne Pivac’s side on course for the Grand Slam after bonus point victory in Cardiff

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 19:18

Six Nations miscellany: Jonathan Davies can provide the glue for Wales

Centre’s return could be key as North wins cap 100; one day at a time for Dave Kilcoyne

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations Miscellany: Talisman Ryan feeling great and ready to roll in Rome

Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 06:21

Wales will have to make at least four changes for Scotland trip

Wayne Pivac weighs options after injuries mount up following Ireland win

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 16:47

Gerry Thornley: France may learn it’s a bad week to run into this Ireland team

Despite the defeat to Wales there was much to admire in the Irish performance in Cardiff

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations: Hugo Keenan can take comfort from seventh outing in Irish shirt

The Irish fullback’s kicking was average and it is the work in progress part of his brief

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 05:00

Billy Burns couldn’t perform his basics under mind numbing pressure

‘He is trying to get every single last inch out of that ball. He slightly overcooked it’

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00

Ireland fall short against Wales after Peter O’Mahony’s red card

Visitors left with a mountain to climb as Six Nations campaign starts with bruising loss

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 18:09

Wales 21 Ireland 16: How the Irish players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland’s latest defeat in Cardiff

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 18:09

Wales 21 Ireland 16: 10 minutes that changed the game

Ten first half minutes which proved crucial for both Wales and Ireland in Cardiff

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 17:57

Six Nations: Wales v Ireland - TV details, team news, kick-off time and more

Farrell’s side travel to Cardiff as things get underway behind closed doors this weekend

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 11:00

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03

Six Nations 2021: The only way is up for Wayne Pivac and Wales

Last year’s results were so poor that a big improvement this term seems inevitable

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 09:46

Ospreys come from behind as Connacht’s home woes continue

Andy Friend’s side lose a fourth-consecutive fixture in Galway as Rhys Webb impresses

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 19:31

Jamie Heaslip wins World Rugby’s try of the decade award

Conor Murray and Brian O’Driscoll in team of the decade; Richie McCaw best player

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 10:03

Wales finally pull clear of Italy’s grip in another lacklustre display

Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 19:22

Rugby Stats: James Lowe makes instant impact on Ireland attack

Winger showed against Wales the power and work rate that have made him a Leinster star

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 06:34

Justin Tipuric returns to Wales team to face Ireland

Wayne Pivac has otherwise kept faith in the team beaten by Scotland in the Six Nations

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 12:44

Alun Wyn Jones to become rugby’s most capped international

Wales secondrow named in Wayne Pivac’s team for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 12:22

Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs

Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 06:00

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: World Rugby and Six Nations must make example of Eddie Jones

Recent incidents involving Jones and Tuilagi show disciplinary systems needs updating

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 07:09

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones to equal Test record with 148th cap

Secondrow will match Richie McCaw as the Six Nations reaches conclusion in Cardiff

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 12:58

Owen Doyle: It’s time for referees to stop chatting and hand out punishments

Affability doesn’t always work while Eddie Jones’ rants need to be tackled

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:47

The Offload: Rory Best fails to give us what we crave

Former Ireland captain fails to produce what the genre of rugby autobiography craves

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 12:19