John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

Sports writer

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer.

Ciarán Frawley to make Connacht debut at outhalf against Benetton

Leinster make five changes to face the Sharks

Ian Flanagan to step down as CEO of Munster Rugby

Flanagan had come under huge pressure from dissatisfied former players and supporters

Leinster to play home Champions Cup pool games at the Laya Arena

Leo Cullen’s side to welcome Sale Sharks and Pau to Dublin

Croke Park could be in the mix to host future Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals

EPCR keen to announce final venues for 2028, 2029 and 2030 as French Top 14 clubs back format changes

Munster’s Jack Crowley focused on rest and reflection amid uncertain injury lay-off

Outhalf has been dealing with a lower limb vascular injury since the end of last season

Leinster enter the Shark Tank needing a plan to deal with Luan Giliomee

Youngster again backed up the hype with two tries in Sharks’ URC victory against Ospreys

Aoibheann Reilly excited to return to starting line-up as Ireland prepare for Japan Test

Scrumhalf missed a year after getting injured in the World Cup quarter-final with a broken fibula

Chance for Leinster’s young stars to shine in URC opener against Lions

Sizeable task ahead for Irish province away in South Africa to win without strongest side

Ireland determined to build on positives against Japan

Kicking coach Gareth Steenson pays tribute to team’s excellence despite painful defeat to the USA last weekend

Mack Hansen returns to URC action for Connacht after 11 months out

Team news: Caspar Gabriel gets the nod at outhalf for Leinster’s URC opener against the Lions

Versatile Andrew the latest Osborne off talented family’s conveyor belt

Leinster and former underage international keen to take the field against against Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday

Gus McCarthy primed to tame the Lions as Leinster face URC opener in South Africa

Hooker has consistent exposure to the ultimate benchmarking experience for a frontrow forward

URC fixtures list: Leinster start campaign with a trip to South Africa

Connacht and Ulster head for South Africa in late October while Munster do so next April

Jacques Nienaber didn’t miss a beat when asked if he was in the running for Leinster job

After a swift reply on the matter, province’s senior coach turned his attention to the URC opener in Johannesburg

‘Keep your foot on your opponents’ throat’: Ireland vow to learn after wilting against USA

Home team were footloose and elegant as they built impressive lead, only for Americans to snatch victory

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