The Irish Times

Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start

Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 11:38

Lowry and Stockdale star as Ulster battle past the Dragons

Dan McFarland’s side secure a bonus point in a dead-rubber at the Principality Stadium

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 21:52

Connacht ready for ‘must win’ visit to Rodney Parade

Andy Friend’s team are without five Ireland squad members including Quinn Roux

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:00

Munster leave Wales with a win but no bonus point

Two disallowed second half tries from Darren Sweetnam left the visitors frustrated

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 16:45

Leinster start defence where they left off to run up 20th straight league win

Leo Cullen’s side click back into gear in some style to claim bonus-point win

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 22:40

Harry Byrne impresses as Leinster run in eight tries

Young outhalf scores a try and lands five conversions as Lowe and Kearney double up

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 21:53

Munster get bonus-point start as they demolish the Dragons at Thomond Park

Johann van Graan’s side run in five tries against Welsh side in Pro 14 opener

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 18:37

Leinster in seventh heaven as they rout Ospreys at the RDS

Leo Cullen’s side go 10 points clear at the top of the Conference B table

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 22:14

Carbery brings fans to their feet as Munster reach seventh heaven

Johann van Grann’s side open up Ospreys at will to claim bonus point at Musgrave Park

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 22:02

Van Graan hits the ground running with Munster

New head coach presides over bonus-point win as Ospreys brushed aside at Musgrave Park

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 20:11

Munster’s dominant pack the foundation for win over Ospreys

Munster make it three straight victories at start of inaugural Guinness PRO14 season

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 06:45

Munster get down and dirty to maintain winning start

Forwards secure victory against the Ospreys as Munster make it three from three

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 17:46

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

Rassie Erasmus wary of Ospreys’ capabilities

Munster coach says Welsh outfit well able to raise their game when everyone fit and firing

Wed May 10 2017 - 06:00

Rhys Webb’s scrumhalf duel with Conor Murray reaches climax

Ospreys star will face down opposite number in Pro12 before becoming Lions rivals

Tue May 09 2017 - 06:00

Rassie Erasmus named as Pro12 coach of the year

Munster main supplier to dream team while Joey Carbery named young player of year

Sun May 07 2017 - 20:32

Ross Byrne nails drop-goal to keep Leinster in the driving seat

Dan Biggar fails to land penalty with last kick of the game as Leinster stay top

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 18:16

Ospreys suffer shock defeat to Treviso in Italy

Welsh side remain third in Pro 12 table after failing to gain even a losing bonus point

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 22:33

Wales resist the urge to change for Irish visit

Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris will again be among the replacements in Cardiff

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 11:31

Munster dig deep again as Kilcoyne’s late try secures win in Wales

Rassie Erasmus’s side go back top of Pro 12 table after victory away to Ospreys

Sat Feb 18 2017 - 19:49

Absence of Kleyn and Ryan sees Munster reshuffle secondrow

Pro12 preview: Ospreys v Munster, Liberty stadium (Saturday 5.15, live on Sky Sports)

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 13:59

Patient Wales move through the gears to ease past Italy

Leigh Halfpenny’s boot and three late scores end Azzurri resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Sun Feb 05 2017 - 16:29

Gerry Thornley: High tackle rule should not be an experiment

World Rugby must be more proactive if it doesn’t want edict cursed with inconsistency

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 05:00

Pat Lam turns attention to continent after Ospreys defeat

Depleted Connacht can make history by reaching the Champions Cup knock-outs

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 15:28

Sam Davies gets Wales out of jail as valiant Japan thwarted at death

Replacement’s last-gasp drop goal secures win in Cardiff thriller

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 16:40

Leinster need cutting edge to clip wings of Welsh high-flyers

Sexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form Ospreys

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 12:10

Connacht’s horror start continues with second big home defeat

Ospreys punish Pat Lam’s side late on to seal bonus point and top spot in table

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 22:27

Ulster face tricky outing against eager Ospreys

Swansea team has the greater need but visitors look to have the edge

Sat May 07 2016 - 00:00

Leinster’s defence hold out Ospreys second-half revival

Leo Cullen’s team secure three point win in scrappy contest at the RDS on Saturday

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 17:29

Leinster face tricky Pro12 tie against in-form Ospreys

Cian Healy, Seán Cronin and Mike Ross among internationals released for clash

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 17:35

Impressive Connacht sustain momentum to stay at top of Pro12

Strong defensive effort secures victory and sends Ospreys home without bonus point

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 18:24

Exeter reach Champions Cup quarters after sensational Pool Two finish

Clermont turn down easy late penalty against Bordeaux and miss out by a point

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 17:41

Leinster move top of Pro 12 after first win at Ospreys since 2009

Johnny Sexton named man of the match as second half scores prove vital in Swansea

Fri Jan 08 2016 - 21:57

Stander delivers in nick of time as Munster beat Ospreys

Replacement scores try with last play of game to keep up unbeaten start

Sun Sept 13 2015 - 18:48