Josh van der Flier named Irish Players’ Player of the Year 2022
Flanker chosen from shortlist with Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan
Flanker chosen from shortlist with Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan
Talented back one of four nominees for men’s XVs players’ player of the year
Andy Friend’s side take on a strong Sharks side in Durban on Saturday
Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Battle of the two young blindsides will be fascinating in the second leg
Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV
‘We had them under the pump and then we let them off, but we fought back and got the win’
Connacht’s hopes hit by two yellow cards as poor run continues for Andy Friend’s side
Andy Friend’s side let 18-point lead slip away but can still reach Champions Cup last-16
Backrow has enjoyed an outstanding season so far with ball in hand
Andy Friend’s side are continually on the upgrade as stodgy Munster fail to inspire
Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad
English side on 12-game winning streak ahead of Sunday’s clash
Bonus point win comes with six tries and a rock solid defence in a famous Galway win
Leo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDS
Andy Friend’s side looking to repeat last season's success at the RDS on Friday night
Andy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provinces
Connacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’
Matthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s team
Andy Friend wants his side to be adaptable against sides with more firepower
Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again
Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds
Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad
Bundee Aki returns to midfield after four-match ban for England sending off
Ireland internationals Dave Heffernan, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham and Jack Carty sign deals
Irish province had an opportunity to take full points with the last play of the game
Flanker Alex Soroka to make his full debut in a rearranged backrow
Winger Ben Moxham and prop Marcus Hannan named for game in Cork
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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