Person: Josh Strauss

Shaun Edwards pinpoints exactly where Wales 'mistake' happened in their loss to England

Shaun Edwards has delivered a detailed analysis of the Wales "mistake" that potentially cost them victory over England.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

How does a Scottish centre wander into an Irish lineout and no-one notices?

The most pressing issue that needs to be addressed before travelling to Rome is the ease with which Ireland concede metres on the outside, writes Donal Lenihan.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Intensity and possession - Ireland must dominate to beat Scotland

Three areas that Ireland must control to win against Scotland, writes Donal Lenihan

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

‘Quietly confident’ Joe Schmidt aware of pitfalls

Ireland flew into Edinburgh last night with what head coach Joe Schmidt described as a “quiet confidence” that the players he will send into the RBS 6 Nations fray at Murrayfield tomorrow can ignore the hype surrounding Scotland and continue their winning ways.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Racing 92 v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 1 Refixture

Peter O’Mahony: Up to us to protect classy Conor Murray

Peter O’Mahony believes Munster and Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray deserves better protection from his team-mates as opponents try to negate the impact of one of world rugby’s best number nines.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Conor Murray on ‘dangerous’ Glasgow approach - 'I’m properly pissed off about that'

Conor Murray has hit out at Glasgow’s “unsafe” and “very dangerous” targeting of his standing leg as he kicked from the base of rucks during Munster’s Champions Cup victory at Scotstoun last Saturday.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Stuart Lancaster says key players not being targeted in a ‘malicious way’

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster has dismissed the idea that teams single out opposing players for malicious treatment after a weekend of Champions Cup rugby which saw both of Ireland’s first-choice half-backs suffer under the yoke of late and dangerous tackles.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2017

Glasgow Warriors v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 5

Three out of eight quarter-finalists would be great

At last, a contest this round of Champions Cup rugby so badly needed. After the capitulations witnessed in some of the other Rd 5 games, it was so refreshing to see Glasgow and Munster give absolutely everything in an effort to secure a win and a coveted quarter final slot.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Munster handling of Conor Murray faces scrutiny

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have launched an inquiry into Munster’s handling of a head injury to Conor Murray during Saturday’s Champions Cup win over Glasgow Warriors.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Gregor Townsend: We must raise game for Racing return

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will have to play even better against Racing 92 if they are to repeat last week’s historic win.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Gregor Townsend braced for Thomond trip

Gregor Townsend knows how tough it is to win at Thomond Park in the best of circumstances and he recognises it will be an awful lot harder for his Glasgow Warriors players in these most emotional of times at Munster.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Connacht make it an All-Ireland final in the Pro12 decider in Scotland

Connacht's dream season continued at the Sportsground where they dethroned reigning champions Glasgow Warriors 16-11 to reach their first Guinness PRO12 final.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Ireland v Scotland: How the sides compare

Simon Lewis looks at how both teams match up.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Joe Schmidt backing tenacious Tommy O'Donnell against Scotland

Joe Schmidt has backed a fresh and enthusiastic Tommy O’Donnell to meet fire with fire when he faces Scotland tomorrow at the expense of rested rookie Josh van der Flier.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Maro Itoje a global star in the making

Such was the reaction of the Scottish crowd at the final whistle in Murrayfield on Sunday you would have thought they had won the Six Nations championship.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Peter Jackson: ‘Project’ players an unfair ploy

For a small town, Enniskillen has given birth to more than its share of international sportsmen, amongst them Olympic gold medal sprinter Robert Kerr, champion heavyweight boxer Gordon Ferris and ex-Celtic goalkeeper Michael McGovern.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Scotland add muscle for physical France test

Vern Cotter hopes to nullify France’s muscular threat after recalling Alex Dunbar and Josh Strauss (below) to his Scotland line-up.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Munster's Pro12 play-off hopes fade

Glasgow Warriors 27 Munster 24: Munster’s chances of reaching the Guinness Pro12 play-offs this season became slimmer after defeat to the defending champions Glasgow Warriors at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock last night.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Duncan Weir spots an opening after South Africa defeat

South Africa 34 Scotland 16: Stand-off Duncan Weir hopes his stunning second-half burst against South Africa on Saturday will help seal his place in coach Vern Cotter’s plans as Scotland look to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

England pair Barritt and Joseph for clash with Ireland

England have selected Brad Barritt and Jonathan Joseph as their centre pairing for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up game against Ireland at Twickenham.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

Munster fans want silver lining for Paulie

Guinness Pro12 final 

Sat, 30 May, 2015

Neil Doak rings changes for Ulster’s trip to Glasgow

Ulster head coach Neil Doak has decided that though a win in Glasgow this afternoon is both possible and rich with reward, he’ll put the Top Four play-offs at the top of his list of priorities.

Sat, 16 May, 2015

Irish provinces make major mark on Pro12 Dream Team

Munster back-row duo CJ Stander and Tommy O’Donnell are among a seven-strong contingent from the Irish provinces to have been voted onto the Guinness Pro12 Dream Team for this season but there is no representation from outgoing champions Leinster.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Connacht tumble to five-try defeat at the hands of Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors’ clinical finishing proved too much for Connacht as the Guinness PRO12 leaders ran out 31-13 bonus point winners at the Sportsground.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Keith Earls inspires Munster against Glasgow Warriors

Munster 22 Glasgow Warriors 10

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Munster go top after win over Glasgow

Munster moved above Glasgow to the top of the Guinness PRO12 after defeating the under-strength Scots in Cork in a 22-10 bonus point win.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

Munster lose after second-half comeback from Glasgow

Glasgow came from behind to beat Munster 21-18 to move above the Irish province in the battle at the top of the Guinness PRO12 table.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Archer maintains a driving ambition

Stephen Archer recently signed a three-year renewal of his Munster contract.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Blues’ work undone by Hogg

Glasgow Warriors 22 Leinster 20

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Late Leinster fightback not enough

Glasgow 22 Leinster 20

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Hanrahan injury gives Penney H-Cup headache

Munster 5 Glasgow Warriors 22

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

Disappointment for Munster as Warriors celebrate rare Thomond win

Glasgow Warriors became the first Scottish team to win away at Munster in six years as they took the scalp of the Heineken Cup semi-finalists with a 22-5 victory at Thomond Park today.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

Leinster go top after six-try thriller

Leinster 28 Glasgow Warriors 25

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Glasgow regain top spot

Glasgow 51 Munster 24

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013

Saints hopes dashed by last-minute defeat to Glasgow

Glasgow 27 Northampton 20

Sat, 19 Jan, 2013

A narrow win for Leinster

Glasgow 0 Leinster 6

Fri, 23 Nov, 2012

Comprehensive victory for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors 37 Dragons 6

Fri, 02 Nov, 2012

Cipriani saves the day for Sale

Danny Cipriani was Sale’s hero as the Premiership strugglers overturned a 15-point deficit to gain a dramatic, morale-boosting 34-33 triumph over Cardiff on their return to the Heineken Cup.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2012

Bonus-point win puts Saints level with Ulster

Northampton 24 Glasgow 15

Sun, 14 Oct, 2012