The Irish Times

Van Graan salutes Munster’s true grit after another great escape

Healy lands late conversion to seal patched-up squad’s late comeback

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Schmidt book the more ordinary for absence of key details

Former Ireland coach’s decision not to use a ghostwriter means readers miss out

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 11:00

Leinster in tough pool for next season’s Heineken Cup

European champions face Wasps, Toulouse and Bath following draw in Switzerland

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:00

All smiles, Donnacha Ryan shines in the spotlight at Racing 92

‘He brings a very high level with a lot of intensity and precision,’ says Laurent Travers

Sat May 12 2018 - 03:00

Ireland 13 England 9: Ireland Player Ratings

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after an outstanding win for Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 19:59

Munster boosted by return of Simon Zebo for Dragons game

Tommy O’Donnell and Dave Foley in line to start at Thomond Park

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 16:57

Foley looking for a top-class replacement for O’Connell

Coach feels Munster have made progress this season despite the final defeat by Glasgow and a need to manage big games better

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 00:32

Ryan’s return boosts Munster prospects in potential five-pointer

Southerners well placed to secure lucrative and advantageous home semi-final

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40

Donnacha Ryan makes first start of the season for Munster

Tommy O’Donnell in line to win his 100th cap for the province

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 13:28

Munster welcome Donnacha Ryan back to the squad for Ospreys trip

Robbie Diack returns to Ulster bench for their Pro12 encounter on Sunday

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 13:29

Rory Best set for recall in autumn Test against Australia

Jared Payne and Mike McCarthy ruled out of clash against Michael Cheika’s side

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 11:07

Donnacha Ryan and Keith Earls add to Munster’s injury woes

Lock facing ‘last resort’ surgery while there is no timeframe for utility back’s return

Wed Sept 24 2014 - 01:00

Donnacha Ryan ruled out for up to six months

Munster and Ireland lock to undergo surgery on toe, Keith Earls due to see specialist about knee injury

Tue Sept 23 2014 - 16:55

Munster have the wherewithal to maintain their momentum in Pool Six

But threat of Perpignan in their own ground can’t be underestimated

Sat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00