The Irish Times

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

All to play for in All-Ireland League as season reaches business end

Clontarf lock horns with old rivals Cork Con in intriguing Div 1A semi-final clash

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00

URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks

High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 16:49

‘I’m a bit flat’ - Connacht find themselves at a low ebb at the worst time

Andy Friend accepts that Connacht must win all of their four remaining URC games

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 05:00

Fourteen-man Connacht floored by Leinster’s six second-half tries

Six unanswered second-half tries re-asserts Leinster’s supremacy atop the table

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 22:31

Ulster aim to complete the double on Leinster in top-of-the-table clash

Win could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole position

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 01:00

Benetton v Leinster: Peter Dooley set for 100th provincial game

Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter Chiefs

Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 20:40

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

Leinster name seven new academy recruits and three graduates to senior ranks

Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 17:13

Keenan, Conan and Penny agree new Leinster deals

David Hawkshaw signs first senior contract with the province

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 20:28

Leinster punish Glasgow’s ill discipline with bonus point win

Reigning Pro14 champions now have a six-point lead at the top of Conference A

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 20:33

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00

Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 12:45

Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on Connacht

Head coach Andy Friend said players held back excitement for the dressing room

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 05:00

Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 run

Champions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home run

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 22:32

Dan Leavy return on the cards as Leinster welcome Zebre to RDS

International flanker has not played in 18 months after suffering knee injury

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00

Rob Kearney set for Perth move to join Western Force

Leinster and Ireland fullback close to agreeing deal to finish career in Australia

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 19:24

Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giants

Ireland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height terms

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:35

Rugby Stats: Celtic Cup and the AIL providing vital outlet for upcoming talent

Academy system by its very nature imperfect and can only accommodate so many

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 07:00

Ireland U-20s’ injury toll raises player welfare concerns

Congested fixture schedule in Argentina meaning injuries are mounting up

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 06:00

Junior World Championship Pool by Pool guide

Holders France once again strong contenders to win their group and reach semi-final

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 11:46

Three debutants included in Ireland side for England opener

McNamara makes six changes to the team that beat arch rivals in the Six Nations

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 10:47

Opening clash against England a defining test for Ireland

Despite some injury woes, McNamara’s Six Nations winners remain in confident mood

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 06:00

Injuries hit hard as Ireland announce under-20 World Championship squad

Flanker Martin Moloney and secondrow Brian Deeny join long list of absentees

Tue May 28 2019 - 21:58

Ireland’s sonic youth: The inside story of the U-20s Grand Slam

Ireland’s Under-20s secured just a second Six Nations Grand Slam in history. This is their story

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 15:06

Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales

John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 17:48

Liam Turner has eyes on the big prize against Wales

The Ireland Under-20s are determined to finish the year with a Grand Slam

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 06:00

Ireland Under-20s refuse to buckle beneath French onslaught

Dogged side show their character to wear down visitors and earn a shot at history

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 22:35

Unbeaten Ireland braced for visit of U-20 world champions France

Absence of injured captain Hawkshaw a huge loss for McNamara’s team

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 06:00

French replaces injured Hawkshaw for France encounter

Ireland skipper set to miss last two games of U20 Six Nations with knee injury

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 15:47

Ireland U20 skipper David Hawkshaw a doubt for France game

Centre suffered a knee injury in training for Friday’s game in Cork

Mon Mar 04 2019 - 19:13

Ireland U-20s make it three from three with Italian win

Noel McNamara’s side secure winning bonus point to stay on top of table

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 20:17