Josh van der Flier well aware of the Conor O’Shea factorItalians made things tough for Wales and will do so again in must-win game for IrelandTue Feb 07 2017 - 13:01
Robbie Henshaw can’t explain sluggish Ireland displayCentre suggests indiscipline and nerves were to blame for slow start at MurrayfieldMon Feb 06 2017 - 20:30
Johnny Sexton back running but management unable to provide prognosis‘At this stage no one is out of contention, hoping everyone will be in with a chance’Mon Feb 06 2017 - 15:00
Craig Fulton sees progress after Tri-Nations tournament in SpainIreland achieve draw and a win against France, and a draw and a defeat to SpainSun Feb 05 2017 - 21:57
Ronan Gormley will look to build on 250 hockey cap featIreland star can take tally to 257 if he plays in all of his side’s World League matchesThu Feb 02 2017 - 21:35
Simon Zebo points to South African influence for no-fear style of playMunster and Ireland winger lauds Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber for new approach to his gameThu Feb 02 2017 - 01:00
CJ Stander: Munster could have protected Conor Murray moreIreland will come across plenty of familiar faces from Glasgow in Scotland openerTue Jan 31 2017 - 17:03
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener against ScotlandPaddy Jackson is expected to take kicking duties while Peter O’Mahony is also outTue Jan 31 2017 - 13:53
Roger Federer, the god of tennis, returns to Mount OlympusSwiss genius claims 18th grand slam title in a triumph that will resonate like no otherMon Jan 30 2017 - 07:22
Serena v Venus Williams: a final of great complexityAs sisters do battle for 28th time, Serena seeks to break Steffi Graf’s title record of 22Fri Jan 27 2017 - 18:30
Katie Taylor set to become part of historic night in WembleyShe’s expected to fight on undercard of Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko fightFri Jan 27 2017 - 14:45
Time to call a halt to embarrassing ‘Ireland’s Call’A sop to the Ulster players who won’t sing Amhrán na bhFiann, Ireland’s Call is wrongFri Jan 27 2017 - 14:37
Ireland in Spain to prepare for World League 2 event in BelfastCraig Fulton’s side face France and Spain as they focus on Stormont challenge in MarchThu Jan 26 2017 - 23:25
Sporting bodies tell Dáil how they are running on emptyOireachtas committee hears how quest for success is undermined by funding shortagesThu Jan 26 2017 - 01:02
US firm launches device to rapidly diagnose concussionBrainScope says product will allow doctors to carry out objective pitch-side assessmentThu Jan 26 2017 - 01:00
JJ Hanrahan returning home to Munster after Northampton stintChris Farrell and James Hart also sign two-year deals with provinceTue Jan 24 2017 - 16:54
Ulster playing for pride as Les Kiss relies on Irish internationalsUlster v Bordeaux Bègles, Kingspan Stadium, Saturday, 1pm, Live Sky Sports 3Sat Jan 21 2017 - 11:47
Stormont to host international hockey tournamentIreland squad drawn in pool with Austria, Ukraine and Italy for World League 2 fixture in MarchThu Jan 19 2017 - 17:38
James Tracy in strong position to fill Sean Cronin gapHooker keen to seize opportunity but aware of the competition in Leinster and IrelandWed Jan 18 2017 - 01:00
Sinead Kane aims to be first blind athlete to complete World Marathon ChallengeSeven marathons on seven continents in seven days begins in AntarcticaTue Jan 17 2017 - 17:55
Rory O’Loughlin harboured doubts about career before breakthroughLeinster centre has capitalised on an opportunity he thought might never arriveTue Jan 17 2017 - 01:02
Stuart Lancaster: ‘Sexton was targeted – but not maliciously’Leinster coach gives Steyn benefit of doubt as he admits key rivals do get special attentionTue Jan 17 2017 - 01:02
Johnny Sexton cleared to play after head injury assessmentMeanwhile Sean Cronin will miss this week’s clash with Castres due to a hamstring injuryMon Jan 16 2017 - 13:47
Hockey: Monkstown in mourning after death of Peter TippingClub stalwart and his broader family have been immersed in hockey for many yearsFri Jan 13 2017 - 07:00
Ulster still fancy chances of making knockout stages in EuropeStuart McCloskey believes province are close to clicking as a squad as they face ExeterFri Jan 13 2017 - 01:00
Montpellier: a French side carved from South African muscleLeinster face tough threat at RDS despite Jake White’s team being in transitionThu Jan 12 2017 - 19:27
New high-tackle rule forcing Sean Reidy to rethink gameUlster backrow falls foul of referee’s interpretation of introduced lawThu Jan 12 2017 - 01:00
James McGee takes first step on road to Australian OpenThe Irish number one Croatia’s Matija Pecotic in straight sets, 7-6, 7-5 in MelbourneWed Jan 11 2017 - 14:01
OCI election a battle between old guard and those seeking changePat Hickey supporters among candidates for office despite Deloitte’s recommendationsTue Jan 10 2017 - 19:27
Michael Conlan’s Olympic outburst shames amateur boxing into actionSports review of 2016: Conlan beats Russia’s Vladimir Nikitin but loses the fightSat Dec 24 2016 - 20:30
Injuries mount for Connacht ahead of trip to BelfastHistory against Ulster does not bode well for Pat Lam’s much-depleted sideFri Dec 23 2016 - 01:00
Ireland’s overachievement on hockey field hints at world of possibilityCraig Fulton’s underfunded team have still managed to finish year ranked 10th in worldThu Dec 22 2016 - 18:19
Stuart Lancaster well aware of Ireland factor in team selectionLeinster coach is well aware of the wishes of Joe Schmidt in resting certain playersThu Dec 22 2016 - 06:00
Billy Walsh award sums up year where Irish amateur boxing lostCoach of year is fitting end to year that saw Ireland’s elite boxers flee to pro ranksWed Dec 21 2016 - 18:40
Ross Byrne relishing his role in limelight with LeinsterInjuries to other outhalves has provided the opportunity to step up and performWed Dec 21 2016 - 01:00
Ross Byrne to continue in pivotal role for Leinster at Thomond ParkCoach Leo Cullen denied the services of several big names for the clash with MunsterTue Dec 20 2016 - 01:00
Stella’s all too brief life an inspiration for Hayden TriggsDeath of premature baby after three weeks changed Leinster secondrow’s life foreverTue Dec 20 2016 - 01:00
Rob Kearney to miss Leinster’s Pro12 clash with MunsterMeanwhile Cian Healy has passed a Head Injury Assessment and will be availableMon Dec 19 2016 - 13:52
Jason Quigley in a hurry for bigger challenges after latest KODonegal middleweight takes out Jorge Melendez in first round to claim 10th knockoutSun Dec 18 2016 - 15:38
After four years of regret the tide finally turned for Annalise MurphySailor ends year as The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sports Woman of the Year AwardSat Dec 17 2016 - 08:07
Boxing Clever: IABA publishes its four-year strategic planDocument outlines a number of key objectives for the AssociationFri Dec 16 2016 - 22:00
Annalise Murphy crowned Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the YearSonia O’Sullivan honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Sport AwardFri Dec 16 2016 - 18:16
Tommy Bowe believes attack will be best form of defence against ClermontUlster winger regaining his confidence after a prolonged spell on sidelinesFri Dec 16 2016 - 01:00
Jerome Pels to take over as CEO of Hockey IrelandDutchman will succeed Rob Johnson and begin his new appointment on January 3rdThu Dec 15 2016 - 19:15
Dylan Hartley available for Six Nations after lenient six-week banEngland captain recieved a red card for collision which forced Sean O’Brien off after HIAWed Dec 14 2016 - 17:25
‘Flat performance’ suffices as Katie Taylor overcomes durable opponentOlympic champion happy to ‘get the six rounds’ in second professional contestMon Dec 12 2016 - 01:29
Katie Taylor semi-pleased but not thrilled by latest victoryOlympic gold medallist sees off tough Brazilian opponent in her second pro fightSun Dec 11 2016 - 16:11
Katie Taylor makes it two wins from two in stunning fashionIrish fighter claims unanimous points decision after Viviane Obeneuf lasts six roundsSat Dec 10 2016 - 23:34
Katie Taylor takes next step on road to cracking professional ranksBray boxer on Anthony Joshua undercard in fight that will be shown in United StatesSat Dec 10 2016 - 10:01
Seán O’Brien eyes Northampton after missing win over WallabiesLeinster flanker glad to see van der Flier ‘keeping heat’ on well-stocked backrowFri Dec 09 2016 - 06:00
