The Irish Times

Scarlets set on ‘creating history’ in Aviva showdown

After 11-year wait to be European semi-finalists they aim to be first Welsh winners

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 15:09

Connacht living on edge – but edge is where they like it

Pat Lam’s squad is depleted but with enough luck a famous victory is within their grasp

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 19:52

Champions Saracens state their intent by raiding Toulon’s tower

Round-up: French club lose for first time at home in Europe; Saints and Scarlets win in Pool 4; Wasps run in 12 tries in Zebre rout

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:01

Saracens move closer to dream double with win over Wasps

Mark McCall’s side win attritional all-English Champions Cup semi-final in Reading

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 17:52

Johnny Sexton concussion leaves way clear for Wasps to sting hard

Leinster suffer heaviest defeat in Europe, but main concern is for Ireland’s outhalf

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 01:00

Wasps seal bonus-point victory in Champions Cup to stun reigning holders Toulon

Wasps ease to the top of Pool Five with statement of intent

Sun Nov 22 2015 - 20:05

‘A global superstar . . . but as humble as can be’

Leinster captain Isa Nacewa recalls great All-Black winger who passed away aged 40

Thu Nov 19 2015 - 01:00

Leinster aware good start will be half battle in Champions Cup

Leo Cullen’s side has unfamiliar look as they kick off European season at home to Wasps

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 20:57

Champions Cup sparkle can dispel World Cup hangover

Irish provinces capable of a clean sweep this weekend as European campaign gets underway

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 12:14

Irish provinces out of place in rugby’s rich man’s world

Wasps’ brilliant back three highlights new money available to English Premiership clubs

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 01:12

Eoin Reddan impressed by unrecognisable Wasps

Leinster will have to improve on their performance against Castres in Coventry

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00

Australia withstand Barbarians onslaught

Wallabies looked to have had it won before late flurry from Babaas at Twickenham

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 17:05

All Blacks signal changing of guard by dropping Piri Weepu

Forward Victor Vito also omitted as New Zealand tweak squad for the Rugby Championship

Mon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00