The Irish Times

Champions Cup head-to-head: James Ryan v Maro Itoje

Two young locks already achieving greatness and destined for stellar careers

Wed May 08 2019 - 17:33

Dan Carter’s flame may be fading but his legacy is secure

All Black player of his generation is ending his top-class career as a substitute for Racing

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Lions must remember All Blacks are just men

Warren Gatland will remind his squad that the Lions have superior game managers

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 06:00

Jono Gibbes makes Ireland his port of call again

Former All Black will arrive at Ulster having thrived out of comfort zone at Clermont

Wed Apr 12 2017 - 06:30

Former All Black Ali Williams to be fired by Racing 92, reports

Club president Jacky Lorenzetti quoted in Midi Olympique after Kiwi’s cocaine charge

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 16:23

Toulon owner Boudjellal: French rugby has a cocaine problem

French club unlikely to extend contract of James O’Connor following weekend arrest

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 10:51

Ali Williams and James O’Connor held in Paris over cocaine purchase

Former internationals arrested early on Saturday morning; Racing 92 suspend Williams

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 15:32

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Both New Zealand and Australia can claim to be number one

Once more into the fray for indisputably the best teams at this Rugby World Cup

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 07:57

England need to walk the walk under glare of expectation

Stuart Lancaster may have betrayed first sign of stress with changes in backline

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 01:41

RWC #13: A mighty dragon wakes from its slumber

Wales and the All Blacks produce one of the greatest World Cup games in 2003

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 12:30

Toulon confirm Paul O’Connell deal

Ireland captain signs two-year deal with Top 14 side

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 22:03

Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominance

Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions

Tue May 05 2015 - 05:45

Paul O’Connell rumours stoked by Toulon president Boudjellal

Despite remarks, Munster star most to likely see out his career in Ireland

Mon May 04 2015 - 01:00

European Cup’s unique sense of occasion wins out despite final flaws

Competition retains old drama in its new guise even if it is devalued by early finish

Sat May 02 2015 - 13:14

Colossus O’Connell still weighing up his future options

Legendary secondrow denies there is any move to Toulon on the cards

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 06:00

Leinster would have pressed home sin-bin advantage against lesser side than Toulon

Ian Madigan’s pass was risky but it took world-class player like Habana to punish him

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 05:00

Anthony Foley plays down talk of Paul O’Connell move to Toulon

Munster coach says he has heard nothing of move which is denied by mega-rich French club

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 18:31

Organisers fear half empty Twickenham for Champions Cup final

Clermont Auvergne could face Toulon in the showpiece event in front of 40,000 empty seats

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 10:14

Matt Giteau warns that Toulon must up their game for Clermont decider

Australian back admits side were far from their best in semi-final win over Leinster

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 15:02

Toulon v Leinster: ‘We came here with the right mind frame and we can be proud’

Jordi Murphy says defeat will be a spur to him for the remainder of his career

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 08:58

Lament for Leinster as extra-time efforts amount to nothing

Taut, titanic struggle ends in rain-sodden Stade Vélodrome

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 08:56

Toulon 25 Leinster 20: How the players rated

Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final

Sun Apr 19 2015 - 19:24

Toulon see off Leinster challenge to set up all-French final

Intercept try from Bryan Habana in extra time gives Toulon daylight in Marseille

Sun Apr 19 2015 - 18:40

Frédéric Michalak embracing chance to build lasting legacy

Toulon outhalf has resurrected a career that has long mixed the flaky with flawless

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:10

Leinster player-by-player statistics for European Champions Cup semi-final

Leinster team to face Toulon at Stade Velodrome

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:05

Toulon player-by-player statistics for European Champions Cup semi-final

Toulon team to face Leinster at Stade Velodrome

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:03

How Leinster can beat Toulon - from those that have found a way

Be aggressive . . . don’t let them run at you . . . go helter-skelter at them . . . frontrow key . . . and clearouts . . . Johnny’s gone

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 18:37

Ali Williams puts Toulon success down to winning mentality

Lock says financial divide needs to be solved to avoid ruining international game

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00

Toulon looking ‘to make big improvements quickly’

New Zealand tighthead Carl Hayman believes Matt Giteau’s return is crucial

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 13:18

Michalak’s boot does the job as error-strewn Toulon set up semi-final with Leinster

French side far from their best as they see off Wasps

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 18:59

Ulster only playing for their pride in Toulon

Understrength province facing a daunting task against reigning champions

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00

Ulster must take the fight to Toulon

European champions bring their multi-talented squad to Belfast for the first time

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 01:31

Bernard Laporte takes aim at Munster and Wayne Barnes

Toulon coach and owner Mourad Boudjellal have previous form for abusing referees

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 03:00