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Six Nations – Wales v Ireland: Ireland player profiles

Six Nations – Wales v Ireland: Ireland player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at Joe Schmidt’s final Irish Six Nations selection

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 20:54
Six Nations 2019: Wales v Ireland - all you need to know

Six Nations 2019: Wales v Ireland - all you need to know

Schmidt and Gatland say their Six Nations farewells on the final weekend in Cardiff

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 11:06
Tadhg Beirne set for Ireland start, Champions League last-eight complete

Tadhg Beirne set for Ireland start, Champions League last-eight complete

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 07:34
Cheltenham 2019: Day Two at a glance

Cheltenham 2019: Day Two at a glance

All you need to know with Altior primed for Champion Chase glory on Wednesday

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 09:30
D’Arcy on Ireland’s Cardiff mission, Day Two of Cheltenham goes ahead

D’Arcy on Ireland’s Cardiff mission, Day Two of Cheltenham goes ahead

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 07:39
Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the final round

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the final round

Three sides are chasing the Championship title with Wales bidding for the Grand Slam

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 12:40
Cheltenham 2019: Day One at a glance

Cheltenham 2019: Day One at a glance

All you need to know ahead of opening day of racing’s biggest festival at Prestbury Park

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 09:56
Six Nations 2019: who needs what to be crowned champions?

Six Nations 2019: who needs what to be crowned champions?

Ireland remain in the hunt but Wales or England the look more likely title winners

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 17:00
The 2019 Cheltenham Festival: all you need to know

The 2019 Cheltenham Festival: all you need to know

Where to watch, who to back and what to look out at Prestbury Park this week

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 14:38
Press reaction: Ireland’s win ‘resembled a practice match’

Press reaction: Ireland’s win ‘resembled a practice match’

French media were negative in their assessments of national side

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 20:13
Six Nations: Ireland v France: Ireland player profiles

Six Nations: Ireland v France: Ireland player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at the starting XV to challenge Les Bleus on Sunday

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 15:00
All you need to know: Ireland v France

All you need to know: Ireland v France

Ireland aiming for three wins in a row as the travelling French look to spring an upset

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 13:30
Six Nations: Ireland v France - France player profiles

Six Nations: Ireland v France - France player profiles

Patrick Madden profiles France as they go unchanged for the first time since 2012

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00
Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round

Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 12:00
City and Liverpool both win, rotation key to Welsh Grand Slam hopes

City and Liverpool both win, rotation key to Welsh Grand Slam hopes

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 07:31
D’Arcy on Ireland’s confidence crisis, Rodgers watches Leicester win

D’Arcy on Ireland’s confidence crisis, Rodgers watches Leicester win

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 07:39
Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - Italy player profiles

Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - Italy player profiles

Patrick Madden profiles Conor O’Shea’s starting XV for the Rome game

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 19:28
Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - Ireland player profiles

Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - Ireland player profiles

Joe Schmidt has made four changes to his starting XV for Sunday’s game in Rome

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 19:13
Italy v Ireland: All you need to know ahead of the battle in Rome

Italy v Ireland: All you need to know ahead of the battle in Rome

Visitors are favourites to pick up second win but Italy know how to spring a surprise

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 12:00
Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before round three

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before round three

Wales and England meet in a mammoth clash with Ireland travelling to play Italy

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 13:00
Gerry Thornley says have faith in Wales, Man United beat Chelsea

Gerry Thornley says have faith in Wales, Man United beat Chelsea

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 07:31
Limerick send out an ominous message, Man United travel to Chelsea

Limerick send out an ominous message, Man United travel to Chelsea

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 07:22
Rashford and Mbappé set for battle of the kids at Old Trafford

Rashford and Mbappé set for battle of the kids at Old Trafford

Pair are arguably the world’s most exciting young strikers

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 08:00
‘Ireland were there for the taking’: the Scottish press react

‘Ireland were there for the taking’: the Scottish press react

Regrets? Scotland will have a few after Joe Schmidt’s side are victorious at Murrayfield

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 11:16
Six Nations 2019: do Ireland have the required bouncebackability?

Six Nations 2019: do Ireland have the required bouncebackability?

Schmidt’s side head to Edinburgh needing a response after their opening loss to England

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 10:00
Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland - Ireland player profiles

Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland - Ireland player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at Joe Schmidt’s XV looking to bounce back in Edinburgh

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 17:00
Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland - Scotland player profiles

Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland - Scotland player profiles

A look at Gregor Townsend’s side bidding for a second Championship win

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 16:57
Six Nations 2019: Scotland v Ireland - all you need to know

Six Nations 2019: Scotland v Ireland - all you need to know

Schmidt’s side look to bounce back against Rugby World Cup rivals at Murrayfield

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 14:19
Six Nations 2019: All you need to know before round two

Six Nations 2019: All you need to know before round two

Ireland are looking to dust themselves down as Wales and England aim for a second win

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 16:04
England crush Ireland with ‘signature performance’: the English press react

England crush Ireland with ‘signature performance’: the English press react

Manu Tuilagi enjoys a fine return as Ireland’s status as world number two is questioned

Sun Feb 03 2019 - 11:07
Six Nations 2019: England player profiles

Six Nations 2019: England player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at the England side looking to derail Ireland

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 20:12
Six Nations 2019: Ireland player profiles

Six Nations 2019: Ireland player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at Joe Schmidt’s starting XV to take on England

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 19:18
Six Nations 2019: Warren Gatland and Wales hoping to part in style

Six Nations 2019: Warren Gatland and Wales hoping to part in style

Welsh now have the strength-in-depth to cope with usual volume of frontline injuries

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 07:00
Six Nations 2019: Brunel and France looking for youthful revival

Six Nations 2019: Brunel and France looking for youthful revival

Les Bleus endured a torrid 2018 but can call on exciting crop of junior world champions

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 07:00
Six Nations 2019: consistency the key for Scotland the brave

Six Nations 2019: consistency the key for Scotland the brave

Gregor Townsend’s side possess a frightening backline but have injuries up front

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 07:00
The 2019 Six Nations: everything you need to know

The 2019 Six Nations: everything you need to know

Ireland are bidding to defend their crown in one of the most anticipated renewals ever

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 13:51
D’Arcy says Ireland’s underdog tag is long gone, Henshaw to start at 15

D’Arcy says Ireland’s underdog tag is long gone, Henshaw to start at 15

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 07:41
Six Nations 2019: Italy’s hopes of ending long losing run look slim

Six Nations 2019: Italy’s hopes of ending long losing run look slim

Conor O’Shea has blooded some exciting youth but Matteo Minozzi absence is cruel

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 07:00
Ronan O’Gara believes in ruthless Ireland, United to play Chelsea in FA Cup

Ronan O’Gara believes in ruthless Ireland, United to play Chelsea in FA Cup

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 07:37
Six Nations 2019: England at a crossroads with Japan looming

Six Nations 2019: England at a crossroads with Japan looming

Billy Vunipola and Manu Tuilagi return but Eddie Jones must decide on a settled team

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 07:00
Monaghan beat the Dubs, Wales boss Gatland gung-ho

Monaghan beat the Dubs, Wales boss Gatland gung-ho

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 07:25
Six Nations 2019: it’s hard to look past Ireland defending their title

Six Nations 2019: it’s hard to look past Ireland defending their title

Schmidt bidding for a fourth championship as the likes of Furlong continue to thrive

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 07:00
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s up for the Cup, all eyes on Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s up for the Cup, all eyes on Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 07:26
Battle lines drawn ahead of Six Nations, Man City into League Cup final

Battle lines drawn ahead of Six Nations, Man City into League Cup final

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 07:13
Irish Times Fantasy Rugby: who to pick in your XV

Irish Times Fantasy Rugby: who to pick in your XV

It’s time to test your mettle and select a side to challenge ahead of the 2019 Six Nations

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 09:00
Joe Schmidt reveals Six Nations squad, history shows Munster finish well

Joe Schmidt reveals Six Nations squad, history shows Munster finish well

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 07:05
Blade, Carty and Farrell: meet Ireland’s Six Nations newcomers

Blade, Carty and Farrell: meet Ireland’s Six Nations newcomers

Joe Schmidt has handed a trio of Connacht backs their first international call-ups

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 17:45
Heineken Champions Cup: all you need to know ahead of the final pool fixtures

Heineken Champions Cup: all you need to know ahead of the final pool fixtures

All four provinces can reach European quarter-finals with victory this weekend

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 14:11
Champions Cup: how can the provinces secure qualification?

Champions Cup: how can the provinces secure qualification?

Patrick Madden gets his calculator out to work out the latest pool stage permutations

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 15:00
Gloucester look to Danny Cipriani for Munster-like miracle

Gloucester look to Danny Cipriani for Munster-like miracle

It is rare that the maverick English outhalf is ever judged on his rugby alone

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 14:00
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