Saracens dominate Ulster to seal bonus point win in BelfastEnglish side dominate physically on the way to four-try triumphFri Nov 20 2015 - 22:42
Home advantage can tilt the balance for UlsterIain Henderson’s return a massive fillip as Les Kiss’s side take on formidable SaracensFri Nov 20 2015 - 01:00
Leinster lose Jack Conan for up to 10 weeks with broken footBackrow adds to injuries in pack ahead of trip to play BathThu Nov 19 2015 - 16:29
Peter Smyth named head of Leinster AcademyThe former Leinster player leaves his positions at St Mary’s and Blackrock CollegeThu Nov 19 2015 - 13:56
Multi-tasking Peat burns bright as rugby becomes latest pursuitThe 35-year-old’s latest sporting exploit is becoming an Ireland internationalThu Nov 19 2015 - 05:00
Leinster feel pain as they suffer record home defeat in EuropeCullen’s side already playing Champions Cup catch-up in after Wasps dominate at RDSMon Nov 16 2015 - 01:00
Wasps deliver Leinster’s worst nightmare at the RDSLeo Cullen’s team suffer the province’s record home European defeat on SundaySun Nov 15 2015 - 15:26
Champions Cup sparkle can dispel World Cup hangoverIrish provinces capable of a clean sweep this weekend as European campaign gets underwaySat Nov 14 2015 - 12:14
Experimental Ireland facing a tough assignment against EnglandCoach Tom Tierney including six debutants for Stoop testSat Nov 14 2015 - 01:00
World Cup review: Blossoms set tone for feast of rugby‘Irish Times’ team looks back at an eventful tournament and pick their highs and lowsMon Nov 02 2015 - 12:56
Dan Carter gets ending his brilliant career deservesAll Black can ride off into sunset having delivered on world’s biggest stageMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:02
Australia look to 2016 with renewed self-beliefThe Rugby World Cup is over, but for the Wallabies it’s the start of a brand new dawnMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00
Only the beginning for Michael Cheika’s WallabiesWallabies boss speaks of intention to continue progress in wake of final defeatSat Oct 31 2015 - 20:57
RWC Final: Dan Carter and Richie McCaw rise to the occasion yet againOuthalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain titleSat Oct 31 2015 - 18:39
The All Blacks and the blessings of telling it straightIRFU and Schmidt could learn a lesson from way world champions have dealt with mediaSat Oct 31 2015 - 01:02
Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining momentThe outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup finalFri Oct 30 2015 - 15:19
Matt Giteau’s presence galvanises Wallabies as glory beckonsAustralia’s policy on overseas players highlights England’s strategic failureFri Oct 30 2015 - 09:26
No one does it better than New Zealand’s Ma’a NonuAll Black linebreaker knows he will have to be at his best to thwart the WallabiesFri Oct 30 2015 - 01:00
All Blacks unchanged as stalwarts prepare for final actSteve Hansen keeps faith in the XV who edged past South Africa in the semi-finalsThu Oct 29 2015 - 12:07
All Blacks anchors primed for pressureThe more you understand it the better you cope with it, says veteran Kevin MealamuWed Oct 28 2015 - 08:49
Stephen Moore knows gold only comes from digging deepWallaby hooker left Ireland as child when GP father took job in Queensland mining townTue Oct 27 2015 - 01:23
Michael Cheika: ‘One of the big things we want to bring is honesty’Battered Wallabies count injury cost of battle with Pumas ahead of finalSun Oct 25 2015 - 20:49
Richie McCaw will not be cited over Francois Louw incidentAll Blacks captain will play in World Cup final against Australia next SaturdaySun Oct 25 2015 - 19:09
Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battleTwo tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup finalSun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45
New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submissionDefending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game SpringboksSat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33
Patriotic Ledesma now plotting downfall of his beloved ArgentinaFormer Pumas hooker now firmly ensconced in the Australian campSat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00
Wallabies’ woes might just give Pumas the edgeCheika puts hopes in Pocock and Folau, but Argentina are not planning to sit backSat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00
Magnificent Richie McCaw ready to put his body on the line againOutstanding All Blacks’ flanker has for 14 years been bending the game to his willFri Oct 23 2015 - 01:00
All Blacks coach Hansen not buying Meyer’s praise‘Heyneke has praised us a lot this week and that’s a tactic’Thu Oct 22 2015 - 16:58
Matt Giteau chasing gold after Cheika’s opening gambit pays dividendsWallaby unwanted by Deans now eyeing second World Cup final appearanceThu Oct 22 2015 - 01:02
Jared Payne’s ‘bruised foot’ to rule him out until at least DecemberAn update on Tommy Bowe’s injury never came from Ireland but is expected by UlsterWed Oct 21 2015 - 11:20
Treatment of Craig Joubert ‘unfair’ – Michael CheikaAustralia coach confident Mario Ledesma will have Wallaby scrum at their best for PumasWed Oct 21 2015 - 01:00
Michael Cheika condemns World Rugby for turning on their ownAustralia boss has come out to defend Craig Joubert - ‘I’d like my mates to back me up’Tue Oct 20 2015 - 09:35
Mike Ross hopes to keep frontrow seat despite Ireland exitProp wants to play on and feels Ireland are still on the right course for successTue Oct 20 2015 - 01:00
‘Unfortunately we were beaten by a much better side’ – Chris HenryJared Payne’s loss felt as Argentina expose defensive weaknessesMon Oct 19 2015 - 09:39
Ireland players shattered after failing to break glass ceilingJoe Schmidt refuses to use injury count as excuse for Argentina lossMon Oct 19 2015 - 01:02
All Blacks send ominous warning with awesome display of powerNew Zealand set up Springbok semi-final with nine-try rout of demoralised France sideSun Oct 18 2015 - 15:47
New Zealand run riot to send France crashing outThe All-Blacks recorded the highest winning margin in a World Cup quarter-final everSat Oct 17 2015 - 22:04
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Argentina quarter-finalIreland outhalf to be replaced by Ian Madigan after scans revealed a groin strainSat Oct 17 2015 - 13:51
Richie McCaw and Thierry Dusautoir prepare for own Thrilla in ManilaAll Black and France flankers have enjoyed compelling rivalry for almost a decadeSat Oct 17 2015 - 08:00
Anger over Papé still lingers as Ireland focus on getting to first semi-finalRory Best: ‘Everyone now has to step up - they will not be held by the hand by Paulie’Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00
Ireland v Argentina Four encounters to rememberThere have been plenty of memorable matches against Los Pumas down the yearsFri Oct 16 2015 - 22:58
Joe Schmidt adamant Johnny Sexton is fit and ready to playIreland manager says that it is not a risk but that Peter O’Mahony will be missedFri Oct 16 2015 - 15:50
Steve Hansen in right humour for FranceAll Blacks coach expecting the French to have both flair and physicalityFri Oct 16 2015 - 09:44
Rugby World Cup: Sexton in doubt but Earls may be readyDue to the number of walking wounded, normal plans have been shelved this weekThu Oct 15 2015 - 17:29
Seán O’Brien: “I just wanted to break free”Pascal Papé’s evidence points to “violent punch” that hampered him throughout the gameThu Oct 15 2015 - 08:58
Irish fingers crossed for Sexton as others play waiting gameO’Brien’s suspension ensures a quarter-final call-up for one of Ryan, Murphy or RuddockThu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00
Contepomi on Sexton: ‘I could see a great player coming through’Leinster veteran looks back on Sexton years – but won’t make predictions for SundayWed Oct 14 2015 - 20:18
Johnny Sexton back running - but serious fitness doubts remainSexton and Keith Earls remain doubts for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-finalWed Oct 14 2015 - 16:22
‘Inspirational leader’ - players react to losing their captainJack McGrath, Robbie Henshaw, Chris Henry and Rhys Ruddock on Paul O’ConnellTue Oct 13 2015 - 16:00
