The Irish Times

Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now

The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Connacht book place in quarter-final but rue failure to ‘nail’ victory

Kieran Keane’s side fall short of win after second-half comeback against Worcester

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 06:30

Connacht book their place in Challenge Cup quarters

Draw at Sixways sees Connacht top their Challenge Cup pool

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 17:54

Connacht braced for formidable Worcester test

Alan Solomons arrival as director of rugby has galvanised Premiership strugglers

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Connacht in confident mood ahead of tricky Worcester test

Kieran Keane's pool five leaders intent on nailing down a home European quarter-final

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 06:00

Peter Stringer leaves Worcester and returns to Ireland

‘He’s very professional, trains hard and is a first-class guy. He’s been good to have around’

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 14:12

Saracens building identity and tearing down perceptions

Mark McCall has played key role in helping build north London rugby powerhouse

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 06:00

Champions Connacht get off the mark with Edinburgh win

Pat Lam’s side secure a bonus point as Pro 12 title defence finally gets off the ground

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 22:12

Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds

Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01

Alan Solomons replaced as Edinburgh coach

Duncan Hodge takes over Scottish side on a caretaker basis

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 16:46

CJ Stander: Munster must rebuild their fortress

Defeat to Cardiff two weeks ago ups the ante for weekend game against Edinburgh

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 05:00

Leinster ready to make some points in Edinburgh

Joey Carbery gets another opportunity to build on a strong beginning to his season

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 10:43

Munster big guns to lead assault on fortress Edinburgh

Keith Earls, Conor Murray and Donnacha Ryan return to starting positions

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 02:24

Connacht face tough Edinburgh test without Robbie Henshaw

Pat Lam sticks to same backline that featured in milestone win over Ospreys

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 17:25

George Ford driving England in Six Nations

The son of Ireland’s former backs coach is back in Dublin as outhalf

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 08:43

Ulster looking to maintain winning ways after tough start to year

Ian Humphreys targets run of wins to build momentum for top-four place

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 01:01

Opportunity knocks as in-form Connacht host Edinburgh

Victory for Pat Lam’s side would be a big boost to their bid to qualify for the Champions Cup

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 14:30

Ben Teo’s broken arm takes gloss off Leinster’s bonus-point win

Centre lasts 19 minutes of debut game before suffering injury in an innocuous tackle

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 22:23

Leinster debut for Ben Te’o as Kevin McLaughlin returns

Australian rugby league convert to partner Noel Reid in the centre against Edinburgh

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 12:36

Strong Ulster side to face Edinburgh

The province are hopeful to rebound after defeat to Italian side Zebre last weekend

Fri Oct 03 2014 - 01:00

Ulster regroup ahead of Edinburgh fixture after shock defeat to Zebre

Chris Henry: ‘I think every player . . . knows how massive the next four weeks are’

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 01:00

Leinster dire but they still limp across the line against Edinburgh

Fear of losing home advantage in Pro12 final sees province offer up worst showing of a long campaign

Mon May 12 2014 - 01:00

Connacht targeting ring-rusty Edinburgh

Pat Lam’s side hoping to avenge a 43-10 defeat at Murrayfield earlier this season

Sat Feb 15 2014 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell believes Toulouse will have no fears travelling to Thomond Park

“It’s certainly better than having to go away, there’s no doubt about that,” says Munster captain

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00

Peter O’Mahony wants Munster to rise to Edinburgh challenge

Lunchtime kick-off in Thomond Park means major change in preparations

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00

Leinster victory looks a journey slightly out of reach

Province’s entire pack is changed from the Northampton Saints defeat

Fri Dec 20 2013 - 15:46

Anscombe makes seven changes as Ulster search for right balance against struggling Zebre

Italian side have lost all 10 previous matches played against Irish provinces

Sat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00

Tim Visser to miss four months with broken leg

Scotland and Edinburgh wing suffered injury against Treviso last night

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 13:18

Heineken Cup Pool-by-Pool Guide

Familiar faces expected to progress but Montpellier could be surprise packet

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 01:00

Munster have enough experience to have the edge over Edinburgh

Scottish side looking to break a run of five successive defeats to tonight’s hosts in all competitions

Sat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00

Edinburgh appoint former Ulster coach Solomons

South African replaces Michael Bradley at Scottish side

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 16:46