John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

Sports writer

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer.

Connacht second-half storming earns bonus-point win at Ulster

Replacements provide the tempo as Stuart Lancaster’s side continue positive streak

Sharks v Munster: South African side braces for Irish set-piece test

After last season’s dramatic quarter-final, Munster travel to Durban seeking redemption

Below-strength Ulster to make use of versatility in URC clash with Connacht

Jacob Stockdale to fill void at outside centre as head coach attempts to minimise impact of injury and suspension

Munster aided by international and injury returnees for away trip to the Sharks

Clayton McMillan’s side first travel to Durban as part of their two-match stint in South Africa

Rob Baloucoune out for three months due to elbow operation

Ulster player has chance of being fit for Nations Cup matches this summer

Harri Morris tackle on Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu should have been straight red card

The incident in question took place in the 64th minute of Ulster’s victory at the Hive last weekend

Ulster plagued by injury concerns ahead of URC clash against Connacht

Richie Murphy’s side host Stuart Lancaster’s charges on Friday night in Belfast

Scott Bemand continues building Ireland’s depth as nine uncapped players named in Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand signs contract extension that runs up to 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup

Andy Farrell extracts the very best from his players: Five things we learned from the Six Nations

Ireland’s improving scrum; returning players make big impact; soft refereeing; Farrell’s squad management

Scottish media lament ‘same old story’ after defeat to ‘thunderous Ireland’ in Dublin

Saturday’s result marked Scotland’s 12th successive defeat to Ireland

Stuart McCloskey has flourished in the Six Nations and is Ireland’s player of the tournament

The direct influence the centre brings to matches offers irrefutable proof of a burgeoning standing in world rugby

Ireland’s once maligned scrum resembled a bastion against Scotland

Set piece was the key to Ireland’s Triple Crown win at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland’s towering lock Darragh Murray set to play his part in crunch game against Scotland

Intuitive secondrow considered ‘calm presence in the lineout and around the field’

Ireland’s Daniel Ryan plans to pick up where he left off in Under-20s Six Nations finale

Connacht player goes into Scotland clash in high spirits after scoring two outstanding tries against Wales

From Sexton masterclasses to Healy as hooker: Ireland’s 11-match winning streak against Scotland

Irish side have not been beaten by the Scots since 2017, a record they aim to extend on Saturday

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