The Irish Times

Chris Robshaw set to join Rugby United New York from Harlequins

Franchise co-owner James Kennedy says he is going to meet with Simon Zebo in March

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 17:14

Rugby World Cup: Mixed messages on high tackles doing rugby no favours

Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 06:00

Kane Douglas back in Dublin with a point to prove

Secondrow failed to impress in short time at Leinster but wants to shine for Australia

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 06:07

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation

Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 07:45

Toulon preserve unbeaten home record with dramatic late try

French side must now beat Leinster after seeing off heroic performance from Wasps

Sun Jan 17 2016 - 23:00

Leinster beaten but unbowed as Toulon show that power prevails

Leo Cullen’s side unable to sustain strong start against the reigning champions

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 17:44

Toulon turn the screw as plucky Leinster fade in second half

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 19:53

Leinster are ready to click but it may not be enough

Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:02

Leinster’s accuracy and discipline lets them down as Toulon pounce

Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 17:51

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster must force Toulon to play the blame game

This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 22:16

Gordon D'Arcy: World Cup was won with offloads and line breaks

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 07:30

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:10

New Zealand retain World Cup title as they hold off brave Australia fightback

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 00:06

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 15:14

Liam Toland: Australia's strong systems and twin terrors

All Blacks will have to adapt to stop David Pocock and Michael Hooper

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 08:30

Stephen Moore knows gold only comes from digging deep

Wallaby hooker left Ireland as child when GP father took job in Queensland mining town

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 01:23

Ashley-Cooper bags hat-trick as Australia subdue runaway Pumas

David Pocock-inspired Wallabies march on to final meeting against New Zealand

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 20:50

Michael Cheika: ‘One of the big things we want to bring is honesty’

Battered Wallabies count injury cost of battle with Pumas ahead of final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 20:49

Wallabies’ woes might just give Pumas the edge

Cheika puts hopes in Pocock and Folau, but Argentina are not planning to sit back

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

Australia boosted by return of David Pocock and Israel Folau

Marcelo Bosch returns to Argentina midfield for Twickenham semi-final

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 15:27

Cheika’s hard work rebuilds Wallabies’ self-belief

Australia have gone from shambles to people’s favourites in less than a year

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Warren Gatland sees bigger picture

Welsh coach cuts cloth according to means ahead of bout with Australia

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 01:46

Focused Australia closely following Michael Cheika’s script

Drew Mitchell says former Leinster coach has got Wallabies committed to the cause

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 01:00

Hard boiled Cheika happy to have a good crack at England

Australia coach painting hosts as surefire favourites for Saturday

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 01:02

Australia canter past Uruguay at sunny Villa Park

11 tries for Michael Cheika’s side as they rack up biggest win of the tournament to date

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 14:24

Australia roll the dice for Bledisloe Cup clash with All Blacks

Openside flankers David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play in tandem

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 01:00

Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his release

Secondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join Queensland

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 15:19

Toulon crowned kings of Europe a third successive year

Bastareaud and Mitchell cross to break Clermont hearts at soaked Twickenham

Sat May 02 2015 - 19:32

Toulon confirm signing of Quade Cooper

Joining fellow Australian’s like Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper playing abroad

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 12:29

Australia change selection policy facilitating overseas players

Toulon’s Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell now become available for World Cup selection

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 09:34

Toulon not a bridge too far for Jimmy Gopperth

Leinster outhalf knows he and team-mates will have to be at very best to quell reigning champions

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 08:48

Toulon have chinks in their armour, says Mike Prendergast

Grenoble coach believes Leinster can cause an upset in their Champions Cup semi-final

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 01:00

Ulster only playing for their pride in Toulon

Understrength province facing a daunting task against reigning champions

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00

Leicester rally to defeat Toulon in European Champions Cup

English club still in qualification hunt after Owen Williams lands six penalties

Sun Dec 07 2014 - 21:23