The Irish Times

The Offload: Alex Soroka seizes opportunity in game against Stormers

Seven sons and their father make up unusual all-Irish family pack in English club match

Mon May 02 2022 - 11:58

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

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00

The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David Nucifora

All Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown places

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 09:00

Danny Care stirs pot as fallout continues between Munster and Harlequins

Murray brands late hit on Healy as ‘reckless’ with young outhalf ruled out of French trip

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 01:00

Munster battle their way past Harlequins in feisty Thomond Park scuffle

Inaccuracies cost home side a bonus point against a side that had three players sinbinned

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 19:58

2020-21 Champions Cup: The contenders, TV details, kick-off times and more

Gerry Thornley explains the tournament’s new format on the eve of the first round

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 18:00

Jones says new players will form 60 per cent of England’s next World Cup squad

Head coach says incremental change will ensure a very different squad in France

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 18:30

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

Niall Saunders pursues his rugby dream through blood, sweat and tears

Harlequins scrumhalf has not let a debilitating medical condition derail his chosen career

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 06:40

Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’

Head coach includes four uncapped players in England squad for Aviva test

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 20:41

Japan in with a prayer until England pull away in last quarter

Brave Blossoms led at half-time after brilliant first-half performance

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 17:24

Chris Ashton returns to England set-up after Sale Sharks move

Eddie Jones also names Dylan Hartley in a 44-strong pre-season training squad

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 10:31

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

Declan Kidney plays down impact after London Irish hammer Harlequins

‘We might have had a lot of luck today . . . but we took our opportunities’

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 20:04

Eddie Jones gone ‘from saviour to busted flush’

British media reaction to Ireland’s Grand Slam win points to bigger ambitions in 2019

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 13:21

Ireland’s Grand ambition realised against England

History made as Joe Schmidt’s Green Machine secure Grand Slam at Twickenham

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 17:25

Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to lose

Ahead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadium

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00

Eddie Jones attempts to put ‘scummy Irish’ slur to bed

Coach insists England can bounce back and overcome ‘test of mentality’ against Ireland

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 22:00

Eddie Jones struggles to put out the flames of video comments

England coach concedes that he will have to consider his public utterances in the future

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 14:59

History and rugby immortality beckon Joe Schmidt’s champions

Victory at Twickenham would see Ireland emulate Grand Slam teams of 1948 and 2009

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 05:00

England just thinking big but they need a new Neil Back

With opensides there has to be a leader of the pack to encourage others to follow

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 08:30

England and Scotland told to explain tunnel bust-up

Owen Farrell was involved in a fracas before the Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield

Sun Feb 25 2018 - 22:15

England against Wales could be a tale of fire and ice

Contrasting styles and philosophies promise intriguing clash at Twickenham

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 12:01

England’s Jonathan Joseph replaces Ben Te’o to face Wales

A second change will see Danny Care become England’s most capped scrum-half

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 10:14

England bring in Wigglesworth to replace Youngs

Youngs sustained knee ligament injury during win over Italy on Sunday

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 11:50

England hold off rejuvenated Italy before going for the throat

Anthony Watson’s early try sets the tone in Rome but O’Shea has plenty to work with

Sun Feb 04 2018 - 17:31

La Rochelle top Pool One after grinding past Harlequins

Top 14 side will play Scarlets away in the last-eight after failing to get bonus point

Sun Jan 21 2018 - 18:08

Harlequins do Ulster a huge favour as Wasps collapse

Remarkable comeback effectively ends Wasps campaign ahead of Ulster match

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 19:57

Gerry Thornley: Provinces should be wary of historic turnarounds

Champions Cup losers have revenge as motive not to lose return leg

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 07:00

Ulster grind it out at a snowy Stoop to see off Harlequins

Les Kiss’s side claim priceless victory away from home to keep European dream alive

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 15:46

Eddie Jones leaves Dylan Hartley out for first time in his tenure

George Ford and Chris Robshaw have been named as co-captains for Samoa match

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 10:52

Jones likens Danny Care to Alexis Sanchez after stellar performance

Player was involved in three tries in the final 10 minutes after coming off the bench

Sun Nov 19 2017 - 16:44