John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

Sports writer

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer.

No shortage of talent or experience in Ireland XV to face Spain

Ten senior internationals named in Cullie Tucker’s side for Saturday’s game in Leganés

Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to prove

Opportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell over

Tom Stewart to captain Ireland XV side against Spain

Cullie Tucker names 10 already capped internationals in his side for Saturday

Ireland try stats suggest something is being lost in translation from training to match

Of Ireland’s 38 tries across eight matches, 27 had their genesis at the set piece, scrum or lineout

Tadhg Beirne has red card for Beauden Barrett tackle rescinded

Ireland lock was shown a yellow card that was upgraded to red at Chicago game against New Zealand

Ryan Baird, combative and inventive, was a ray of light on a gloomy day for Ireland

Leinster man delivered on years of promise in Soldier Field loss to New Zealand

‘What are you doing on the field, mate?’ – how New Zealand’s media reacted to win and red card

Ireland not spared the rod after defeat at Soldier Field but All Blacks also come in for criticism

Talking Point: Tadhg Beirne a victim of the new laws as his day ends early at Soldier Field

The Ireland secondrow has very little time to readjust before Beauden Baarrett collision

Ireland will be wary of Cam Roigard’s attacking potency for the All Blacks

In 14 Tests for New Zealand, the scrumhalf has scored 10 tries

Ireland need Osborne, O’Brien and Lowe to provide solid foundation against New Zealand

It’s a step into the unknown as Andy Farrell puts his faith in new-look combinations

All-Ireland League Divisions 2B and 2C to be restructured along geographical lines

New north and south divisions are being brought in to reduce travelling costs for clubs from next season

Ireland Under-20s to face South Africa in Cork next month

South Africa Under-19s travelling north for a three-match tour to France and Ireland

Prolific try-scoring All Black Will Jordan has a happy history facing Irish sides

Winger-come-fullback has scored 43 tries in 49 Tests for New Zealand

Rory Best appointed as Ulster Rugby general manager

Former captain made 219 appearances over a 15-year spell at Ulster

Superbly combative Munster win leaves Leinster with pocketful of regret

Munster were worthy winners after thrashing Leinster 31-14 at Croke Park on Saturday

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