The Irish Times

Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:32

Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award

Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03

Ian Costello excited at challenge facing Munster’s young stars against Wasps

‘There’s guys just out of school but to see some of the talent that’s come on is incredible’

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 06:52

Peter O’Mahony backs Munster’s young guns to step up to the plate against Wasps

Ireland backrow has been very impressed with how younger players have taken to task in hand

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 15:17

Andrew Trimble and Barry Murphy bring podcast double act to awards stage

After surviving RTÉ’s Ultimate Hell Week the duo will present Zurich Irish Rugby Awards

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 06:00

Munster v Connacht: Anthony Foley to be remembered

Memories will be invoked tonight, and not just inside the Limerick citadel . . .

Sat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00

Ireland’s Lions could be undercooked for November Test series

Ending of October Champions Cup window has limited opportunities for players

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 06:00

Munster prepare to remember Anthony Foley five years on from his untimely death

Former number eight’s family, friends and former team-mates will be at Thomond Park

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Rassie Erasmus’s unprecedented rant does rugby a grave disservice

South African has clearly lost the plot and undermined match officials and World Rugby

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 05:30

Ronan O’Gara: ‘Damn right I’m proud but there’s no point in being second best’

La Rochelle coach admits Levani Botia’s first-half red card was key in loss to Toulouse

Sat May 22 2021 - 20:26

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals

The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 08:29

Four Leinster players nominated for European Player of the Year award

Winner will be announced following the Champions Cup final on Saturday May 22nd

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 10:37

Mothers going it alone: ‘A house filled with love’

Life is still sometimes challenging for mothers raising children alone, particularly in a pandemic

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00

Craig Casey living the dream as he claims a place with Ireland’s elite

Ebullient young scrumhalf steeped in the rich rugby heritage of Shannon and Munster

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 06:15

John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memories

As the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming home

Sun Dec 20 2020 - 08:00

Drinks sector could shed 22,500 jobs this year, lobby groups suggest

Representative groups call for reduction in VAT on alcohol to 9%

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 07:43

Jack O’Donoghue reaches a crossroads of sorts but with a clear plan to push on

Versatile Munster backrow is desperate to add to his two Ireland caps in the coming years

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00

Bridging the gap: ‘A lot of what I loved about rugby got lost in the end’

Three Ireland players look back at the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the start of professionalism

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 07:00

It’s been 20 years since the Red Army was born in Bordeaux

Munster truly announced themselves as a force in European rugby by beating Toulouse

Thu May 07 2020 - 14:00

Cillian De Gascun: Team sports are going to be in a very difficult position

Director of the national virus laboratory believes club championship could happen

Sat May 02 2020 - 21:15

Crowning Glory: Three pivotal Ireland games at Twickenham

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to the lions’ den on Sunday with the Triple Crown up for grabs

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 11:00

Few, if any, have given as much to Munster as Garrett Fitzgerald

Long years of unstinting service to Munster rugby recalled after his passing on Friday

Sun Feb 16 2020 - 16:45

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Munster mood will be determined before kick-off

If Northampton win and Glasgow claim five-point haul, province’s cup campaign is over

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Houdini moments: Three great rugby escapes in Europe

All may seem lost for Munster, but there’s always the chance of doing the impossible

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay Goliath

After 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoon

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 12:00

Formidable home fortress key to Munster conquering the French

Over the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park test

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 05:00

Munster could do with a racing start against old foes and friends

Van Graan’s men will have to bring their ‘A’ game to overcome talented French visitors

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 21:15

The Offload: Ireland’s Joe Schmidt rattled rugby’s true elite

Outgoing coach has left a blueprint behind, Jamie Joseph will have plenty of options

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 10:00

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

An apparition or a magic lantern: What happened at Knock 140 years ago?

Co Mayo site is one of few Marian shrines worldwide to be visited by two popes

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 08:12

Seán Moran: Connolly's return is good karma for Dublin's march on history

Different considerations around recalling the player but Jim Gavin did the right thing

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 21:00

Casey confident Ireland are ready to take on the world’s best

Under-20 scrumhalf has been immersed in Munster rugby from his earliest years

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 01:00