The Irish Times

Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South Africa

The fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacements

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:02

‘If I get Covid again, I’ll have another crate of wine in my hotel suite in Cape Town’

Rowntree confident Munster players have no anxiety issues over return to South Africa

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 06:00

Andy Friend determined to change perception of Connacht after White comments

Responding to Bulls coach, Friend says squad must strive to ‘be proud, be respectful’

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 07:20

Gerry Thornley: Weary South African franchises endure baptism of fire

Despite the early setbacks their involvement should benefit the URC

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 06:00

Connacht and Bulls seeking to bounce back in URC clash

‘If we can be more clinical at crucial times I know we’ll be tough to beat whoever we face’

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 06:12

Jake White tells Bulls that Leinster display is ‘the benchmark’ to follow

South African sides face tough start to competition with four away games

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 06:00

Leinster’s high-intensity opening act bodes well for season ahead

High-tempo offloading game proves too much for a weary looking Bulls side

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 06:00

‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby

Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 08:00

South African sides make new dawn one of promise for United Rugby Championship

Leinster and Munster both open with games against the newcomers this weekend

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00

United we stand - All you need to know about the South African sides joining the URC

The United Rugby Championship (URC) begins next weekend with some new faces . . .

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 08:00

World Rugby respond to plans for IPL style World 12s competition

Organisers intend for 192 players to enter an auction to represent one of eight franchises

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 14:47

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi a doubt for first Lions Test

Backrow was absent from Bulls defeat as he continues recovery from Covid-19

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Eddie Jones’ masterclass a sight to behold

England coach is in total control of his environment and having fun in doing so

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 12:31

Matt Williams: Improving England a dangerous proposition but Ireland should prevail

Victors will have a massive psychological advantage going into the World Cup

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 06:30

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