The Irish Times

What’s Van Graan going to do that Bath’s other well-paid coaches couldn’t?

Whatever happens next, it already feels like the season is long beyond saving

Thu May 05 2022 - 14:09

Leinster brush aside setback and set sights firmly on Bath challenge at Aviva

Leo Cullen’s side look good enough for bonus-point opener against struggling visitors

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: This could become Ireland's worst ever Six Nations

A bulked-up pack and heads-up rugby can lead to a statement win in Italy

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 07:10

Jack is back: Carty overcomes self-doubt and returns to form

Clearly a thoughtful and sensitive soul, he plays better when he feels the coach’s trust

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 08:00

Jack Carty has the tools to cope with difficult times

On defeat in Japan: ‘I did use the Tackle Your Feelings app just as a mental check-in’

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 07:20

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

Connacht come back from the dead against Gloucester

Connacht keep slim hopes alive with last-gasp win over Gloucester at the Sportsground

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 15:45

Depleted Connacht brace for must-win tie against Gloucester

Andy Friend admits injury-hit province chasing ‘glimmer of hope’ at Sportsground

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Irish halfback situation now looking less certain

For the first time since the 2011 World Cup, the nine-ten partnership is not certain

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 06:18

Butler returns to captain Connacht as they target first win against Gloucester

Andy Friend’s side in strong position to capitalise on opponent’s recent poor form

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:30

Jarrad Butler returns to captain Connacht at Kingsholm

Jack Carty also returns to the fold as Andy Friend’s side take on Cipriani’s Gloucester

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 13:25

Andy Friend has Connacht on guard to Gloucester’s wily ways

Former Harlequins coach knows Kingsholm remains a ‘tricky spot’ for visiting teams

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 00:30

Toulouse bounce back to take down Gloucester at Kingsholm

Joe Simpson’s two breathtaking tries had given English side early advantage

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 22:37

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Mark McCall says Saracens could sacrifice Europe to avoid relegation

English club set to put out youthful sides in defence of Champions Cup

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 17:54

Rugby World Cup: England at full strength for Tonga opener

Eddie Jones names captain Owen Farrell at inside centre with George Ford at outhalf

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 06:22

Ben Te’o left out of England squad for Wales warm-up

Mike Brown and Ben Spencer also left out of 33-man squad for first warm-up match

Wed Aug 07 2019 - 13:57

Danny Cipriani left out of England squad for Italy training trip

Outhalf’s hopes of making final World Cup squad fade after failure to make 38

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 20:21

Danny Cipriani added to England’s squad for World Cup training camp

Gloucester outhalf still has work to do to make Eddie Jones’s final squad

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 16:02

Mark McCall frustrated despite Saracens moving closer to double

Nick Tompkins scores hat-trick as they make Premiership final

Sat May 25 2019 - 16:57

Premiership player of the season Danny Cipriani eyes Tokyo

Gloucester’s controversial 10 is hoping for a place in England’s World Cup training squad

Thu May 23 2019 - 08:25

Cipriani signs bumper three-year contract with Gloucester

England star rejects host of offers to commit to Kingsholm as Carling backs Farrell

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 20:25

How head injuries finished the rugby career of Cillian Willis

'Unless you have to be dragged off you wouldn’t leave a pitch. That’s the reality.'

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:22

Ben Te’o and Billy Vunipola give England more unwanted headlines

Head coach Eddie Jones has taken a dim view of similar disciplinary breaches in the past

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 08:04

Gordon D’Arcy: What happens in Six Nations is irrelevant come the World Cup

However, Schmidt faces biggest challenge of coaching career to rebuild belief for Japan

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 06:00

Pat Lambie’s retirement a symptom of rugby’s obsession with bulk

Springbok forced to quit at 28 - the sport is prioritising brawn over speed and skill

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 13:38

Cipriani still out in the cold despite Owen Farrell injury

Eddie Jones adds Jonathan Joseph to squad ahead of Ireland game

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 18:30

Johann van Graan: ‘Games like this are why we play’

Munster head coach knows they will need the Thomond Park energy in Exeter showdown

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 05:00

Latest chapter in Munster and Gloucester’s storied history awaits

Continental drama kings must do things the hard way again as they travel to Kingsholm

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

Gloucester look to Danny Cipriani for Munster-like miracle

It is rare that the maverick English outhalf is ever judged on his rugby alone

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 14:00

Chris Farrell named in Munster team to play Gloucester

Danny Cipriani starts at outhalf for hosts in Champions Cup clash at Kingsholm

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 12:23

John O'Sullivan: who are the Champions Cup's headline performers so far?

Likes of Gloucester’s Morgan and Toulouse’s Guitoune pose real threat to provinces’ hopes

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 07:00

Munster well primed for crunch Euro showdown

Van Graan’s men feeling better about themselves after ticking boxes against Connacht

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00

Signing All Blacks doesn’t guarantee success for European clubs

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 12:09