The Irish Times

Matson hopes Harlequins get the chance to build on fine Champions Cup start

English champions secure bonus-point win over Cardiff at the Stoop

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 16:32

Johnny Watterson: Biennial World Cups smack of killing the goose that lays the golden egg

In World Rugby’s case they must also look at the physical burden that players face

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00

‘Huge disappointment’ for Pat Lam’s Bristol after semi-final collapse

Former Connacht head coach’s team throw away a 28-0 lead against Harlequins

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 18:44

Munster can make the most of home comforts against Harlequins

Two-time European champions set to start with a win despite lack of Thomond roar

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00

Graham Rowntree delighted with how Munster’s young guns have integrated

International players return to a squad that won seven straight games in their absence

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 14:37

Rory Best to captain Barbarians against Wales on Saturday

Warren Gatland coaches Baa-Baas as he prepares for emotional farewell in Cardiff

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 11:20

World Rugby still struggling to address the dangerous tackling conundrum

Speed and huge physical strength means even legal tackles can end careers

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 07:00

Ian McKinley misses out in numbers game as Italy name World Cup squad

Conor O’Shea names two outhalves in 31-man panel; Springboks lose Ulster backrow Marcel Coetzee to injury

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 18:18

Siya Kolisi returns for Springboks in a bid to prove fitness

Rassie Erasmus also names Marcell Coetzee in a new look XV for Argentina Test match

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 08:23

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

World Rugby issues new guidelines on high tackles and shoulder charges

Framework allows less leeway for referees to make judgment calls

Mon May 27 2019 - 18:46

Brian O'Driscoll backs Ireland to beat England – if they can contain Vunipola

Former Ireland captain believes England’s strength is overstated as they arrive in Dublin

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00

Brian O’Driscoll defends Sexton after Eddie Jones barb

England coach believes Sexton receives more protection from officials than Owen Farrell

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 15:40

Gordon D’Arcy: My part in the greatest Irish victory that never was

Schmidt’s side have grown since and Chicago 2016 changed the narrative for Irish rugby

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 06:00

Owen Farrell escapes citing for Andre Esterhuizen tackle

England player stopped Springbok in his tracks with a shoulder-led tackle late on

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 12:24

Kieran Read returns as All Blacks look to avenge South Africa loss

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 12:38

England face a daunting climb in the shadow of Table Mountain

Eddie Jones’s side staring Springboks series whitewash in the face in Newlands Test

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 22:00