The Irish Times

The Offload: Glenn Moore steps down as Black Ferns head coach

Success for national underage sides; Montpellier need just two wins to reach quarters

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 10:00

The Offload: Should Jamison Gibson-Park have been shown red for ‘tackle’?

Jordan Conroy swaps his dancing shoes for rugby boots as Ireland Sevens impress

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 10:00

Lansdowne ease past UCC to reach Division 1A semi-finals

Clontarf seal home semi-final after defeating Cork Constitution 24-12 at Temple Hill

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 19:54

Ireland women suffer agonising Sevens final defeat against Australia

Australia score two late tries in Seville as Ireland let chance slip in first ever final

Sun Jan 30 2022 - 19:48

AIL roundup: Garryowen and UL Bohs move to top of the men’s and women’s tables

Ireland’s Ciara Griffin returns to action for the first time since Parma heartbreak

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 15:40

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Men’s Rugby Sevens

Ireland secured last ditch qualification for Olympics in Monaco last month

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30

Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 17:54

James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:32

Under-20s Six Nations: Meet the Ireland team to face Scotland

John O’Sullivan looks at the XV that will start the tournament in Cardiff on Saturday

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 12:17

The exceptionalism of daughters of the Irish clergymen

Daughters were expected to earn their own living. Education was a priority

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 01:01

John O’Sullivan: IRFU must recognise vital role of clubs in rugby's return

Union will need a competitive match environment to keep players ticking over

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:40

In tribute to John Casey, founder of modern geometry

Limerick academic extended Greek astronomer Ptolemy’s theorem and wrote six widely used textbooks

Thu May 07 2020 - 01:00

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:00

Ireland Under-20s make strong start to their Six Nations defence

Hosts score six tries in Cork but performance is less dominant than scoreline suggests

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 21:24

Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland team

Trinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s win

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 06:00

Injuries make Ireland U20s’ Italian job even harder

Team need bonus-point victory to have chance of making last four at World Championship

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 01:00

Ireland aiming to take a giant step towards World U20 semi-final

Coach McNamara makes two enforced changes for the clash with Australia

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 06:02

Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 06:20

‘One more time’ for Ireland Under-20s as they close in on the Grand Slam

Hosts Wales have made seven changes and a number of positional switches to the side that lost to Scotland

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 20:19

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

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

Ireland under-20 travel to Italy in confidence

Craig Casey reclaims the number nine jersey, while Angus Kernohan makes his first appearance

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Ireland defy the odds as they overturn England in Cork

Noel McNamara’s side get Under-20 Six nations campaign off to perfect start

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 22:25

Lansdowne to begin defence of their title away to Clontarf

Many men’s and women’s AIL club fixtures to be played on the same day

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 19:30

Ireland face familiar foes England in Women’s World Cup Sevens

If men beat Chile in preliminary clash they take on number-one ranked South Africa

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 07:00

Scotland inflict latest chastening defeat on Ireland Under-20s

Noel McNamara’s side teetering on the brink of relegation after another poor performance

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 19:05

Ireland give Georgia a first ever win at under-20 World Cup

The Caelan Dorris-captained side will now playoff for place ninth to 12th in Narbonne

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 20:30

Ireland Under-20 make four changes for final pool match

Conceding scrum penalties an area that will be under scrutiny against powerful Georgians

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 21:00

South Africa make Ireland Under-20s pay for imprecision

Number eight Caelan Doris gives fine showing in an otherwise scrappy performance

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 18:48

Ireland U-20s braced for a World Championship baptism of fire

McNamara’s side face daunting task against reigning U-20 Six Nations champions

Wed May 30 2018 - 06:00

Ireland face tough opener against hosts France at U-20 World Cup

Caelan Doris chosen as captain as five uncapped players included in Ireland squad

Tue May 22 2018 - 01:00

Ulster Bank League: All the final-day permutations

Bective Rangers lose place as senior club as Garryowen and Clontarf vie for play-off spot

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 06:00

Solid defence key to Ireland U20s upsetting formidable England

Depending on results, Ireland can still win the Under-20s Six Nations tournament

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00

Ireland go from sublime to careless but seal bonus-point victory

Irish number eight Jack O’Sullivan plays key role with two tries as Scotland show fight

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 21:29