The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Professional game a dangerous place for amateur players

A non-stop Trojan effort due to ability gap raises a very serious player welfare issue

Tue May 03 2022 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton gives hint that 2023 Rugby World Cup may be a bridge too far

Ireland outhalf rules out role as a coach or pundit when his playing career ends

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 16:09

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

Sporting Cathedrals: Fortress Thomond, where the 16th man always gets his game

The Limerick city ground is famed and feared the rugby world over

Wed Jul 22 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Eddie Jones back sticking needles in people’s eyes

Sam Burgess bites back and savages Ford, English RFU keen to reduce two metre rule

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 11:00

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00

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

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

Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends

Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00

Ian Foster promoted to head coach of New Zealand

The 54-year-old gets the nod ahead of Crusaders coach Scott Robertson on a two-year contract

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 17:33

Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?

What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 09:24

Ian Foster gets the nod as new All Blacks coach

He served eight years as Hansen’s assistant and beat Scott Robertson to the position

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 07:14

Matt Williams: National coaching plan must address recurrent World Cup failure

Farrell needs to be brave and embrace what is a daunting challenge

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 07:10

Rugby World Cup: England on the verge of greatest triumph

Eddie Jones’s men look to complete quartet of wins against southern hemisphere big four

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand struggle to process unfamiliar taste of defeat

Brutal, comprehensive nature of defeat to England will leave lingering emotional scars

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 16:28

Steve Hansen profile: Gaining rugby wisdom at every turn along the road

The former policeman has always known the value of listening on the way to the top

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 20:00

Rugby World Cup: Joe Schmidt - 'I’ll be frank, I don’t have a specific philosophy'

Ireland coach: ‘We will adapt to what we think is going to best suit us and best combat them’

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 01:00

Rugby World Cup: Steve Jackson knows the frustration of being Samoa’s coach

‘I think there’s about 67 if the eligibility and things like that changed’

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 20:17

Barrett brothers make history as nine-try All Blacks maul Canada

The All Blacks defied the humid conditions for their second win in as many matches

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 13:52

RWC moments: The All Blacks leave it to Beaver

New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalf

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 14:00

World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 14:46

Pool B: hat-trick hunting All Blacks remain the team to beat

Steve Hansen’s side are bidding to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a third-straight time

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 05:00

Warren Gatland takes Chiefs job but will have year out for Lions

Gatland’s decision to take the job has the full support of the Lions hierarchy

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 10:46

Matt Williams: Lack of leadership is the reason for Ireland’s on-field crisis

Schmidt’s exit and the slump in form of Sexton, Murray and Best has changed something

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 06:00

Steve Hansen departure to coincide with huge challenges for All Blacks

He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 11:15

Ireland grateful beneficiaries of Andy Farrell’s resurgence

Growing realisation in England that the man they sacked in 2015 is a top class coach

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 06:00

No show like a Joe show as Ruddock and players remain Schmidt disciples

‘He’s keeping everyone in the right frame of mind and everyone on their toes’

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Steve Hansen will reveal his All Blacks future ‘before christmas’

New Zealand coach: ‘I decided before I left that I was going to make an announcement’

Sun Nov 18 2018 - 12:03

Speargate 13 years on: O’Driscoll and Umaga bury the hatchet

No bad blood between the pair as they meet in Dublin ahead of November internationals

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 05:00

Ireland v Australia: Carbery undaunted by challenges ahead

Experience gleaned against Wallabies in first test will prove beneficial to development of outhalf

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 06:00

Scarlets flourishing but Welsh sides still trailing the provinces

Leinster and Munster have thrived as regions struggled in the continental wilderness

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 10:57

Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks radar - Conrad Smith

Former All Black centre believes Schmidt could coach New Zealand after World Cup

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 16:27

Leading coaches Warren Gatland and Schmidt to reach landmarks

New Zealander takes charges of Wales against Ireland for a record 100th Test match

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 07:00