The Irish Times

Patrick Horgan: Primed and ready to take another chance at glory

The Cork star has gone long enough without an All-Ireland medal – this could be his time

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 06:00

Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge

Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:00

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Fergus McFadden in race against time to add to Leinster caps

Felipe Contepomi says Ireland international suffered a ‘bad luck injury’

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Innovation and clarity key to Munster's progress

Lacking sheer physicality, Johann Van Graan’s men need to build a new playing style

Wed May 22 2019 - 06:15

Doug Howlett to end 11-year association with Munster

Former All Black to leave role as the head of commercial and marketing with province

Mon May 20 2019 - 17:57

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

Flying Folau lands try-scoring record in Howlett’s home town

Australian star runs in 60th career Super Rugby try to set new mark

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 16:04

Shannon food company Zest! signs meal deal with Munster Rugby

Firm signs three-year deal to supply 15,000 meals a year to club

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 14:31

Waratahs end Canterbury Crusaders’ 19-match winning run

Two sides remember victims of Christchurch shootings ahead of Super Rugby clash

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 13:05

Isa Nacewa: Rugby’s new generation see value in chasing financial rewards

As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 06:30

David Wallace: Munster have the firepower to scale Europe again

Former flanker says X factor players can emulate Cup-winning class of ’06 and ’08

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts

Former Springbok Coetzee ticks all the right boxes with massive contribution to Ulster

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 06:30

Ben Smith ignoring the stick and focusing on winning matches

All Black took four months away from game after five concussions and failed HIA

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 06:00

Steve Hansen philosophical as his baby All Blacks brace for battle

Saturday’s defining Auckland Test a family-affair for Barrett’s Beauden and Jordie

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 09:10

Natural finisher Keith Earls has unfinished business

‘If I never scored another try and we won every game I played in, I’d still be happy’

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 10:00

Hundreds at removal of property developer Owen O’Callaghan

Politicians, business leaders and sporting figures among hundreds paying respects

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 20:18

Mother of dancer Michael Flatley laid to rest in Co Carlow

Remains of Elizabeth Flatley, who died in Chicago on December 28th, were flown home in recent days

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 16:55

Depleted Munster squad face daunting task in Thomond Park

Maori All Blacks are effectively shadow New Zealand squad but still contain big threats

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00

Munster not planning a response to Maori All Blacks’ haka

New Zealand natives Howlett, Mafi et al performed their own dance at Thomond in 2008

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 02:00

Haka: Tradition must be abused, or at least ignored

‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 05:00

All Blacks are machine because of quality of coaching, says Howlett

Former Munster winger says there is no magic formula to New Zealand’s success

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 05:50

On Rugby: More at stake for Munster than current season

Irish provinces desperately need a win or two in Champions Cup this weekend

Tue Dec 08 2015 - 07:15

‘Dr Paul’ O’Connell lines out for honorary doctorate at UL

‘I am delighted but a little embarrassed’ says former Ireland rugby captain

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 17:13

Australia v New Zealand: a Rugby World Cup history

Ahead of next weekend’s final we look back at the rival’s three tournament meetings

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 12:00

Springboks New Zealand’s ‘ultimate rival’, says Conrad Smith

The All Blacks and South Africa renew their rivalry on Saturday in World Cup semis

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 17:06

Richie McCaw and Thierry Dusautoir prepare for own Thrilla in Manila

All Black and France flankers have enjoyed compelling rivalry for almost a decade

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 08:00

Doug Howlett: Lesser teams must relish chance to play game’s giants

Former All Black Doug Howlett says players are playing for their positions in each game

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 01:00

Doug Howlett: All Blacks are far from chokers

‘I’ve found that whoever is playing against the All Blacks play the best game of their life’

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 14:00

RWC #20: Gregan taunts New Zealand: ‘Four more years boys, four more years’

All Blacks’ wait for second World Cup continues after 2003 semi-final loss to Australia

Sun Aug 30 2015 - 12:00

Doug Howlett: Schmidt can be Ireland’s trump card

Mental strength essential for success in tournament, says former All Black winger

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00

Luke Fitzgerald firmly on the road to recovery

Leinster star targeting a return in time for the World Cup warm-up games

Thu May 21 2015 - 01:00

Even Munster can’t take their supporters for granted

Gerry Thornley: As European success has become more elusive, some attendance fall off was on cards

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 11:41

Munster edge it as Ian Keatley fills Ronan O’Gara’s boots

Former outhalf watched from hotel room as successor notched winning drop goal

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 13:44