The Irish Times

Scoring a try by ground at the post is outlawed by World Rugby

New law will come into effect immediately and removes any advantage for attacking side

Tue May 12 2020 - 19:37

Gerry Thornley: Edinburgh’s upright antics must be nipped in the bud by World Rugby

Padding on post is there to protect players and tampering with it endangers their welfare

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 06:00

Gregor Townsend makes 14 changes to Scotland XV for Russia

Darcy Graham retained as Scots keep on eye on next Sunday’s showdown with Japan

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 11:46

Solid defence and Earls’s brace secure Munster passage into semi-finals

Johann van Graan’s side come from behind against Edinburgh to claim hard-fought win

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00

Van Graan praises Munster’s resilience in melting pot

Head coach thanks Munster support after his side book a third straight semi-final spot

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 16:22

Munster reach into their DNA as Earls double secures semi-final slot

Brilliant defensive performance backs up opportunist strikes from Ireland winger

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 15:38

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Edinburgh take down Montpellier to book home quarter-final

Result also confirms last eight spots for Leinster, Glasgow and Racing 92

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 22:12

Edinburgh blitz Toulon to claim bonus-point win at Murrayfield

Chris Dean’s 73rd-minute try completes rout over three-time champions

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 18:31

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Home comfort can help Ulster maintain early momentum

New coach McFarland will be keen to see his side prevail in advance of games in South Africa

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 01:00

Warriors will need to take a clinical approach against Scarlets

Defending Pro14 champions won’t be cowed by hostile venue, but Scots could shade this

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:00

Saracens ease past Glasgow to set up Munster showdown

Defending champions will travel to the Aviva in the semi-finals after routing the Warriors

Sun Apr 02 2017 - 15:57

John Barclay skippers Scots as XV for Wales game named

Vern Cotter: ‘It’s a huge weekend in the championship, we’re still right in the mix’

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 13:00

Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to Foley

Munster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond Park

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 16:53

Finn Russell to return to action in Glasgow’s game with Ulster

Outhalf suffered severe head injury in last year’s Pro 12 semi-final against Connacht

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 16:01

Four-try Tommy Seymour the difference as Glasgow beat Leinster

Leo Cullen’s side see 10-point advantage wiped out at Scotstoun

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 20:29

Champions Connacht handed harsh reality check by Glasgow

Second-half performance bordered on alarming for Pat Lam’s side as Warriors earn bonus point

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 19:51

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

Connacht will have to respond when backs are against the wall

Glasgow have firepower but raw emotion could propel Lam’s men to Pro12 final

Sat May 21 2016 - 10:21

Iain Henderson returns for Ulster against Glasgow

Jackson set to make his 100th appearance while Warriors welcome back internationals

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 12:52

Joe Schmidt to decide on his Ireland future this summer

Coach will choose whether or not to extend his tenure after the tour to South Africa

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00

Vern Cotter names 35-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

Uncapped props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland both handed call-ups

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 11:37

Vern Cotter makes 10 changes to Scotland side for USA

Henry Pyrgos leads side at Elland Road as entire bench from Japan game promoted

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 11:28

Scotland look to sign off for World Cup in style

Vern Cotter picks a strong side for second game against Italy

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Error-strewn victory gives much to ponder

Three leaked tries, 23 missed tackles, as Ireland come from behind three times to win

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 09:41

Ireland’s second string tie up victory over Scotland despite slips

Joe Schmidt reports clean bill of health after Luke Fitzgerald’s late try seals warm-up win

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 20:13

Flanker Hugh Blake to make Scotland debut against Ireland

New Zealand-born player was controversial inclusion in Six Nations squad

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 20:32

Running of Glasgow too much for Munster

Munster played into Glasgow’s hands with an aimless kicking game

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 12:02

Glasgow blast Munster away to claim first major title

Leone Nakarawa inspires for Scottish side as they win Pro 12 title in Belfast

Sun May 31 2015 - 18:19

Ulster keep their powder dry with eye on semi-finals

Neil Doak rests some key players ahead of play-off push

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:00

Leinster get no more than they deserve against Glasgow

Defending champions almost gifted a win by Glasgow but lose out with last kick of the game

Sun Sept 07 2014 - 08:38

Uncapped duo named in Scotland Six Nations squad

Winger Dougie Fife and flanker Chris Fusaro amongst 36-strong selection

Wed Jan 15 2014 - 15:22

Leinster in tough test against Glasgow

Warriors arrive in Dublin looking for a scalp as the league boils down to last five games

Fri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00