The Irish Times

Rugby Australia turn down Jake White bid to succeed Michael Cheika

Former South Africa coach had approached Wallabies as pressure on Cheika increases

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 16:53

Gerry Thornley: World awards cap Irish rugby’s greatest year

Schmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World Cup

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 06:00

Scott Fardy takes the long way round to reach the top

Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster

Sat May 19 2018 - 06:00

European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sides

Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 17:36

Ulster confirm deal for South African prop Schalk van der Merwe

‘Cornerstone of the Lions scrum that dominated for a couple of Super Rugby seasons’

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 12:44

Seán Moran: Gaelic football rich territory for crossovers

Code ‘competition’ helps from Shane Horgan’s try to Kieran Donaghy’s basketball skills

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 07:00

South Africans putting Springbok into Munster’s step

CJ Stander, Jaco Taute and Jean Kleyn provide powerful framework of raw power

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 06:00

Montpellier coach calls for consistency on high tackles

Frans Steyn was shown a red card for a forearm to the jaw and neck of Johnny Sexton

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 13:23

Montpellier pose big obstacle as Leinster eye quarter-final

Irish province need to stick to their own game against multinational opposition

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 05:50

Isa Nacewa and Leinster aiming to curb Nadalo threat

Massive Fijian winger scored a brace of tries for Montpellier last time the sides met

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 01:00

Montpellier: a French side carved from South African muscle

Leinster face tough threat at RDS despite Jake White’s team being in transition

Thu Jan 12 2017 - 19:27

Leinster brace themselves for bruising Montpellier battle

Discipline and smart kicking key against physicality of ‘langueboks’

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 06:00

Who will replace Pat Lam at Connacht?

Gerry Thornley looks at the possible contenders to replace Lam at Connacht coach

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 20:52

Bristol make Pat Lam an offer he can’t refuse

English club understood to have offered Lam a salary in the region of €750,000

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 15:08

Eddie Jones’s ‘speed dating in Algarve’ keeps England players on toes

Dedicated coach’s obsession is to make every player in his squad a little bit better

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 23:09

Leinster look well-equipped for Montpellier test

Pieces falling into place again for Leo Cullen as O’Brien, Healy and Sexton return

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:00

Hold mirror to Montpellier and see a reflection of Springboks in crisis

Leinster’s opponents backboned by former world champions who face worrying talent drain

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 11:00

Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their money

Provinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00

Ronan O’Gara homecoming - Munster grouped with Racing

Champions Cup draw puts focus on provinces’ failure to attract top overseas players

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 01:04