The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley: New Test eligibility rules a boost for Pacific Island sides

The likes of Piutau could feature at the next World Cup with nations of their heritage

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 19:53

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

Semi Radradra signing a statement of intent from Bristol

Pat Lam says Fiji wing’s move is evidence of fantastic work the Premiership club is doing

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 20:00

Isa Nacewa: Rugby’s new generation see value in chasing financial rewards

As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 06:30

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Lure of All Black jersey no longer enough for Lima Sopoaga

Two-year deal worth over €1.7m proved irresistible for new Wasps outhalf

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 01:03

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Steve Hansen repeats call for public funding after Sopoaga warning

Lima Sopoaga who told British media this week the All Blacks jersey had lost its allure

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 13:25

Lima Sopoaga: European money outweighs All Blacks jersey

Sopoaga has 16 New Zealand caps but signed lucrative two-year Wasps deal in January

Wed Sept 12 2018 - 13:04

English Premiership could be ring-fenced if Pat Lam’s Bristol don’t thrive

Charles Piutau one of three big-money signings made to try and cement top flight status

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 11:35

Connacht the only Irish winners as Munster and Ulster beaten

Munster held scoreless by Exeter at Musgrave Park but Connacht beat Bristol

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 21:42

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Leinster eye historic double as Ulster salvage season

Late trademark intercept try by Jacob Stockdale puts paid to an Ospreys’ comeback

Mon May 21 2018 - 01:00

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:48

Bundee Aki to lead the Barbarians against England

Ireland centre will lead a side including Charles Piutau and Greig Laidlaw

Fri May 18 2018 - 15:14

No Rory Best or Iain Henderson in Ulster team

Five changes to team that drew with Munster for Champions Cup playoff against Ospreys

Fri May 18 2018 - 13:09

Ulster’s Best asset a doubt for Champions Cup play-off

Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province

Thu May 17 2018 - 01:00

John Afoa aims for glorious Gloucester sign-off in Bilbao

Prop calls on team-mates to alter approach for Challenge Cup final against Cardiff Blues

Fri May 11 2018 - 06:00

Ulster rise above the rancour to stay in top three contention

Pro14: Province still in with a shot after confidence-boosting win over Glasgow Warriors

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 07:30

Ulster keep season and Champions Cup hopes alive

Bonus-point win over Glasgow guarantees Ulster a playoff against the Ospreys

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 21:35

Tough challenge for Ulster on a night of retirements

Iain Henderson has been handed captaincy, with Rory Best on the bench

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00

Ulster make four changes for visit of Ospreys to Belfast

Darren Cave signed a contract extension to remain at Ulster until at least summer 2019

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 13:25

Rugby Stats: Tadhg Beirne is one of the Pro14's ironmen

Players who accumulate most Pro14 minutes tend not to be playing Test rugby

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 06:35

Stockdale and Henderson to start for Ulster against Cardiff Blues

Coach Gibbes makes six changes for struggling province’s first game in a month

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00

Pat Lam aiming to turn Bristol into a Champions Cup team

Ex-Connacht coach is building a formidable side who are on way to returning to top flight

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 06:00

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes to step down at end of the season

Gibbes indicates he is returning to New Zealand rather than to any assignment in Australia

Fri Mar 02 2018 - 17:52

Piutau back to boost Ulster’s faltering challenge

Visit of Glasgow Warriors in Pro14 a must-win game for the struggling province

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 06:00

Ulster’s injury woes persist as pivotal Edinburgh clash looms

Charles Piutau leads growing casualty list after nine-try defeat of Southern Kings

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 01:00

Champions Cup: Talking points from the weekend

John O’Sullivan looks at what we learned from the penultimate round of fixtures

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 18:15

Ulster turn the tide against La Rochelle at Kingspan Stadium

Ulster put poor form behind them to claim Champions Cup win in Belfast

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 15:48

Christian Lealiifano in Ulster XV for his last home match

Wiehahn Herbst is ruled out due to a slight calf issue as Iain Henderson named at lock

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 12:34

Larmour suddenly becomes a contender for Six Nations squad

Leinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brain

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00

Rugby statistics: Ireland opportunity yet to knock for Tom Farrell

Absence of an Ireland development squad has left a vacuum for emerging talent

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 06:19

Ulster’s stunning second-half show breathes life into season

Munster were 17-0 up at the break but the sending off of Sam Arnold proves key

Mon Jan 01 2018 - 20:17