The Irish Times

Lancaster stresses need for Leinster to roll with the punches and adapt

Irish province know all about La Rochelle but they still need to execute their gameplan

Tue May 24 2022 - 06:00

TV View: ‘Zero-craic Eddie’ sees the glass half-empty at Twickenham

Donal Lenihan went through the exultant highs and funereal lows in a draining 80 minutes

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 21:04

Ireland clash ‘going to be a ding-dong’ says England’s Joe Marler

Prop admits England training session on Tuesday was ‘tasty’ ahead of Twickenham

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 19:36

Gordon D’Arcy: It is a fair question to ask now if rugby in Italy is sustainable

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 06:00

‘This is killing me, Sorcha. I feel about as useful as a focking Orts degree’

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘Knitting. I mean, it’s not exactly me, is it?’

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00

From Rachael Blackmore to Steve Bruce: The best soundbites of 2021

Some words of wisdom – and some not so wise – from the world of sport

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 13:00

TV View: Bottoms up as Ireland’s boney-assed behemoths slay All Blacks

Eddie O’Sullivan delights as Ireland ‘put a stake in their heart’ of visitors

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 19:22

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must retain courage and creativity against All Blacks

Both teams will make mistakes, the key will be who will respond better to them

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00

Galway chairman praises Eddie O’Sullivan’s role in Henry Shefflin appointment

Former Ireland rugby coach has had a long association with Galway GAA

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 19:09

Lions backroom: Crowley and O’Reilly all geared up for a trip to South Africa

Irish pair important members of the Lions backroom team for the forthcoming tour

Fri May 07 2021 - 06:00

The Offload: Time to listen to Cantwell, Briggs and Coughlan

Zebo’s character, as much as his rare talent, makes him a boon for any organisation

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 10:00

Lightning strikes in Brisbane – but alas not in Energia Park

Orla O’Dwyer helps Brisbane storm to victory; Ireland’s rugby women felled by France

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 06:06

Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney

Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations miscellany: World Rugby continue clampdown on dangerous play

Momentum with Wales . . . Ireland’s long shot at title glory . . . . On this day in 2006

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Loss of summer tour will cut off vital opportunity for young Irish talent

Ireland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the past

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantage

Clive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nickname

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 09:00

Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to address

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

The revisionists might say otherwise, but the GAA? A class apart

TV View: Not afraid to recall our history, GAA provides us with a weekend of magic

Sun Nov 22 2020 - 19:51

TV View: Ireland off the mark in the The Six Nations-Plus-Georgia-And-Fiji Cup

Eddie O’Sullivan and Jamie Heaslip renew their disagreements on RTÉ loan deal

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 22:08

Tommy Bowe still on his game and alert to all possibilities

Former Lions, Ireland and Ulster winger has never been one to settle for the comfort zone

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 09:30

The Offload: Joe Schmidt the influencer is due a second act

Rugby returns in 12 days and fans are keen to see Ryan Baird and Dan Leavy in action

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 10:00

Travel refunds up in the air as readers run out of patience

Pricewatch: Deluge of complaints about travel companies as Covid-19 disrupts plans

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 00:00

The Offload: Rory Best fails to give us what we crave

Former Ireland captain fails to produce what the genre of rugby autobiography craves

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 12:19

Gerry Thornley: Wild reactions to this Ireland team as fickle as the wind

While we revel in the wins, too many people seem to delight in vilifying this team after defeat

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 06:00

TV View: Sunday Bloody Sunday . . . Not Bono’s fault but Boy, that was Bad

Inner left cheeks take a hammering as pundits try to get their heads around defeat

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 19:59

Crowning Glory: Three pivotal Ireland games at Twickenham

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to the lions’ den on Sunday with the Triple Crown up for grabs

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 11:00

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the Blues

Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: If Farrell can tap into our self-worth, we’re all on a winner

New manager’s biggest challenge is to inspire players to work as a team for their country

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 06:15

Farrell aiming to build on achievements of previous incumbents

Last four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger place

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 12:00

Mary Hannigan’s (completely random) A to Z guide to the 2019 sporting year

From Brexit to Brolly, here is an alphabetical guide to the sports year that was

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 06:16

Gerry Thornley: Painful World Cup exit should not detract from decade of success

Irish rugby reached unprecedented heights over the last ten years

Tue Dec 24 2019 - 07:00

Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on things

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Thu Dec 19 2019 - 06:15

The Offload: Television backlash for Rory Best

Former Ireland captain criticised for Schmidt quotes, Nucifora review unacceptable

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 11:00