The Irish Times

Gregor Townsend includes five uncapped players in Scotland’s Six Nations squad

A total of 39 players have been named with Scotland opening campaign against England at home

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 15:42

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

England players to have big say over whether Eddie Jones keeps his job

Dan Scarbrough joining legal action after being diagnosed with early onset dementia

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 09:02

Potent twin threats give Scotland an exciting extra dimension

Hogg and Russell the most dangerous, X-factor backs Scottish rugby has produced in two decades

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 08:00

Hard-nosed Ireland have the means to halt Scotland’s momentum

Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:35

WP Nel returns to Scotland frontrow in one of four changes for Ireland game

Sean Maitland, Sam Johnson and Jamie Ritchie also come in for Murrayfield clash

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 14:04

Six Nations: A bluffer’s guide to Scotland

It’s really difficult to predict what Scottish team is going to turn up

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 06:30

RFU charge 13 Barbarians players following Covid-19 protocol breaches

Players will not be named until independent hearings have finished

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 17:49

Barbarians’ coronavirus breaches will not be investigated by police

Two nights out led to cancellation of match against England and £1m loss to RFU

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 16:57

Barbarians match in doubt after 12 players go on unauthorised night out

Strict Covid protocols breached ahead of match against England at Twickenham

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 08:07

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

Saracens ready for 'only game that really means anything'

‘It doesn’t get any better than playing Leinster at the Aviva,’ says winger Sean Maitland

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 08:11

Hard to see a place for sporting exceptionalism during a pandemic

We can only hope that the rush to return to international competition doesn’t backfire

Fri Jul 24 2020 - 08:00

Scotland shred France’s Grand Slam dreams at Murrayfield

Les Bleus left to rue Mohamed Haouas’s red card as Townsend’s side capitalise in style

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 17:34

Ireland made to fight tooth and nail to beat Scotland

New era for Irish rugby up and running as Scotland narrowly beaten in Dublin Six Nations opener

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 13:58

14-man Saracens reach last-eight after edging Racing 92

Defending champions now face Leinster after defying Skelton red card to win

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 15:50

Chastened Munster leave the champions’ lair with regrets

Vunipola brothers help Saracens up the ante following all-in melee in the third quarter

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 02:00

Saracens consider lodging complaint over Munster medic

Exchange between doctor and Jamie George sparked mass brawl in second half

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 19:17

Munster up against it after losing at Saracens

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 17:31

Champions Saracens provide litmus test for new Munster

Trip to face the defending champions will be toughest test yet in Munster’s pool of death

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 19:22

Munster find themselves in must-win territory again as they brace for Saracens

McCall’s decision to leave number of big guns at home bodes well for province

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Scotland bounce back with a bonus-point victory

Relieved Townsend now looking ahead to key clashes against Russia and Japan

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 06:00

Motivated Samoa keen to punish Scotland for wading into tackle row

Scotland must win to remain in with chance of reaching World Cup quarter-finals

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 16:59

Liam Toland: Clinical Ireland do their job with distinction

Scotland were firstly not allowed to play but also, worryingly for them, failed to perform

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 05:00

Rugby World Cup: Ireland make a loud statement of intent against Scotland

Joe Schmidt’s well-oiled machine was back to its brilliant best in a sodden Yokohama

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 23:00

Ireland aim to weather the storm in pivotal World Cup opener

Joe Schmidt is taking nothing for granted ahead of Pool A game against Scotland

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 01:01

Saracens hailed as greatest England club side after completing double

‘Their record speaks for itself. They’re winning Premierships, they’re winning European Cups’

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 19:20

Joey Carbery relishes return to RDS to take on former team-mates

Last year at the RDS, he was playing for Leinster. Now the boot is on the other foot

Thu May 16 2019 - 06:00

The Offload: Who is running Munster rugby right now?

Munster coaches depart for pastures new. Plus: anatomy of a Champions Cup defeat

Mon May 13 2019 - 11:23

Talking Points: Ruthless Saracens more than worthy winners

Leinster can have no complaints after their decision making lets them down

Sun May 12 2019 - 14:13

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Sat May 11 2019 - 19:36

Champions Cup Final: Leinster and Saracens ready to rumble

Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated

Sat May 11 2019 - 11:51

Champions Cup final: Saracens player profiles

John O’Sullivan looks at the English Premiership side ahead of Newcastle finale

Fri May 10 2019 - 17:49

Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Fri May 10 2019 - 12:23