The Irish Times

European giants Toulouse ready to add a fifth star to their chests

Antoine Dupont among young stars who can help end 11-year wait for the Champions Cup

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00

Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Mon May 14 2018 - 06:40

Liam Toland: Leinster have to skewer Wasps’ playmaking trident

Munster must keep ball alive to fatigue a huge Toulouse pack

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 07:00

Connacht run the hell out of everything, including Toulouse

Thrilling Sportsground encounter sees Pat Lam’s side take down superpowers

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 20:19

Kyle McCall continuing to thrive for Ulster

Ulster frontrower has enjoyed whirlwind introduction after learning trade in AIL

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 02:00

Ulster on high after big win but Toulouse a different prospect at home

Irish province in good shape while French side make nine changes after 38-0 defeat

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00

Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response

South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00

Samoa threatened with World Cup expulsion

Saturday’s game against England to go ahead after u-turn on potential boycott

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 16:02

Munster can see off old foes Toulouse at Thomond Park

Guy Noves has some injury concerns that might not be resolved until this morning

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Three wins can set up a famous final four

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Toulouse prop Census Johnston to miss Munster clash

French club still waiting on Luke McAlister, Yannick Nyanga and Louis Picamoles

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 18:34

O’Mahony remains touch-and-go for Munster

Munster skipper still struggling with injury, Donnacha Ryan almost certainly out of Toulouse clash

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 17:02

New era dawns for Irish rugby as Schmidt takes charge

Fitting sense of occasion to mark the onset of the Joe Schmidt era

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 17:32

Samoan squad weakened by injuries and absentees

Head coach Stephen Betham faces a familiar problem as he seeks to maximise resources of the world’s seventh-ranked rugby nation

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00

‘Quiet assassin’ Jack McGrath strikes again

Leinster prop is looking forward to new chapter in his burgeoning career

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00

Samoans understrength for Ireland test

Coach Stephen Betham planning without handful of key players but insists his side will not roll over

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 17:57

Jonathan Sexton left sitting in the rain

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has several decisions to make ahead of the Samoa game including that of the captaincy

Mon Nov 04 2013 - 10:24