Mattie Donnelly and Tyrone braced for definitive testIt doesn’t get tougher than trying to end Dublin’s bid for an historic three-in-a rowFri Aug 11 2017 - 06:00
Defending champions England open with routine Spain winGulf in class clear as a sparse crowd turns up to watch World Cup opener at Belfield BowlWed Aug 09 2017 - 19:29
Sexton still musing on Lions’ Test series win that got awayExperienced outhalf looking forward to getting back into action with LeinsterWed Aug 09 2017 - 06:30
TV View: BBC happy to ignore the (British) elephant in the roomTreatment of Gatlin in stark contrast to the refusal to ask questions about Mo Farah’s coachMon Aug 07 2017 - 06:00
Ahead of the new rugby season, how do the Irish provinces stand?John O’Sullivan takes a look at where the four teams are at before the new campaignThu Aug 03 2017 - 18:20
Scott Fardy arrives in Dublin as Leinster duty begins39-time capped Wallaby secondrow: ‘To join a club like this is a fantastic opportunity’Thu Aug 03 2017 - 12:49
Pro14 league takes South African leap of faithInclusion of Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs broadly welcomed by provincesWed Aug 02 2017 - 06:00
Guinness Pro14: How the expanded tournament will workFormat of tournament changes with arrival of Southern Kings and Toyota CheetahsTue Aug 01 2017 - 17:05
Arklow take the honours at a resplendent Mount JulietKilkenny venue basked in sunshine for the Allianz/Irish Times Officers’ ChallengeTue Aug 01 2017 - 05:30
TV View: Razzmatazz and darting glares in Game of ThrowsPhil ‘The Power’ Taylor plays the villain, as Snakebite and Gurney take centre stageSun Jul 30 2017 - 20:00
Women's RWC: No excuses as Ireland look to challengeCaptain Niamh Briggs wants squad to embrace the fact that they are at homeTue Jul 25 2017 - 10:30
Tom Tierney opts for experience in World Cup squadMunster scrumhalf Nicole Cronin is the only uncapped player in the 28-woman squadTue Jul 25 2017 - 10:11
Total cost of Women’s Rugby World Cup expected to be €4mIRFU hoping that it’s a precursor for winning the rights to hosts the 2023 men’s equivalentTue Jul 25 2017 - 10:03
Women’s Rugby World Cup: A question and answer guideAll you need to know ahead of the big event taking place next month in IrelandTue Jul 25 2017 - 10:00
Rassie Erasmus invoked Munster release clause last spring‘There was a nine-month clause in this particular case,’ confirms IRFU CEO BrowneSat Jul 15 2017 - 06:00
IRFU warn provinces they won’t continue to plug gaps in their financesIRFU announce deficit of €2.8 million, the first shortfall since the 2007-2008 seasonFri Jul 14 2017 - 13:00
US Open just the next step on the ladder for Leona MaguireCavan golfer and Duke Blue Devil brings fine run of form to the Trump-owned host courseThu Jul 13 2017 - 06:00
Brumbies backrow Jarrad Butler becomes Connacht’s seventh signing‘New set of challenges on the other side of the world is something I can’t wait to embrace’Tue Jul 11 2017 - 15:30
Anthony Eddy makes two changes to Ireland Sevens squadDan Leavy’s brother Adam called up for Europe Grand Prix at Exeter’s Sandy ParkTue Jul 11 2017 - 15:07
Lions 2017: The highs and lows of the tour of New ZealandFrom a miserable defeat to the Blues through to redemption in the Wellington rainSun Jul 09 2017 - 09:00
Lions talking points: All Blacks throw away the seriesLate decision to downgrade penalty offence a brave but questionable callSat Jul 08 2017 - 13:48
Fox in the hunt but Lions the main talking pointGrant Fox’s son will be in a minority of one at Portstewart on SaturdayFri Jul 07 2017 - 18:43
Irish Open Diary: Lions will find a den in PortstewartBig screens will show third test in tented village at Irish OpenThu Jul 06 2017 - 19:38
What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a deciderLooking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final gameWed Jul 05 2017 - 07:45
Former head of Tennis Ireland’s book to support Irish Cancer SocietyDes Allen’s ‘Wandering and Ponderings’ is a collection of beautifully written essaysTue Jul 04 2017 - 01:00
Leinster confirm three pre-season fixturesLeo Cullen’s side will play Perpignan, Gloucester and Bath this summerMon Jul 03 2017 - 14:43
Ireland can secure place at Rugby Sevens World CupAnthony Eddy’s squad travel to Sandy Park with place in San Francisco on the lineMon Jul 03 2017 - 14:35
Referee watch: Garces’s interpretations may be more to Lions’ likingThe French official is an excellent communicator, especially during set piece playFri Jun 30 2017 - 10:00
GAA Statistics: Paul Mannion sets pace in championship scoringDublin forward kicked eight points from play in the big Leinster SFC win over WestmeathThu Jun 29 2017 - 06:00
Talking points: Gatland’s sub policy back under microscopeReluctance to utilise his bench not only denied Lions a win, but could have cost them defeatTue Jun 27 2017 - 12:53
Hurricanes 31 Lions 31 – Lions player ratingsIain Henderson was magnificent. If he doesn’t make the test 23 it’ll be a disgraceTue Jun 27 2017 - 11:52
All Blacks 30 Lions 15: New Zealand player ratingsAaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series leadSat Jun 24 2017 - 13:35
All Blacks 30 Lions 15: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s defeated sideSat Jun 24 2017 - 12:18
First Test: Lions player profilesThe 15 tourists tasked with inflicting a first defeat on All Blacks in Eden Park since 1994Fri Jun 23 2017 - 13:00
First Test: New Zealand player profilesPen pics of the 15 All Blacks players set to take on the Lions at Eden Park on SaturdayFri Jun 23 2017 - 13:00
Peter O’Mahony joins a long list of Irish Lions captainsThe Corkman becomes the latest Irish player to lead out the Lions for a Test matchThu Jun 22 2017 - 14:24
Decision on Ireland’s cricket test status to be made on ThursdayUpgrade from ICC would allow Ireland to play against world’s best cricketing countriesThu Jun 22 2017 - 01:00
Kiwis 'stunned to see such ambition and skill' from the LionsNew Zealand press, by and large, tip their hat to the tourists after Chiefs midweek winTue Jun 20 2017 - 16:33
Chiefs 6 Lions 34: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s men following win in HamiltonTue Jun 20 2017 - 11:15
Kiwi press react: Lions might feel they have ‘gone back to square one’New Zealand media hail a magical night for the Highlanders as Lions are beaten againTue Jun 13 2017 - 14:40
Mission accomplished as Ireland Under-20s rout SamoaPeter Malone’s side have avoided relegation play-off after first tournament win in GeorgiaTue Jun 13 2017 - 12:50
Six talking points: Lions move it up a gear but more requiredWarren Gatland’s side will have to start taking try chances before Test seriesSat Jun 10 2017 - 15:00
Crusaders 3 Lions 12: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over a much improved touring sideSat Jun 10 2017 - 11:29
European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sidesDonnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions ExeterThu Jun 08 2017 - 17:36
Five things: Lions still look like collection of individualsPoor kick/chase, losing breakdown battle, set piece, scripted attack and defensive concernWed Jun 07 2017 - 16:00
Lions 16 Blues 22: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over tourists as they are beaten by the Blues at Eden ParkWed Jun 07 2017 - 11:15
Moscow success gives Ireland Sevens World Cup boostJohn O’Sullivan profiles winners of first leg of Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix seriesMon Jun 05 2017 - 19:00
Provinces await European fate in Thursday’s Champions Cup drawMunster could enter next year’s tournament as top seeds with Leinster in second tierMon Jun 05 2017 - 14:30
Paddy Mayne: The bravehearted Irish Lion who joined the SASThe Ulster man gave it all in the Lions’ 1938 South Africa tour and the second World WarFri Jun 02 2017 - 09:50
Dave Kilcoyne: ‘The whole of Munster is desperate for a win’The Limerick man is determined to give his all for Munster in Saturday’s Pro12 finalSat May 27 2017 - 06:00
