The Irish Times

Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test

Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Brian O’Driscoll: ‘The Tana thing is all fine now, it dragged out too long’

The former Lions captain looks back on the highs and lows of his days in the famous red jersey

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: World Rugby have a duty to make the sport safer for next generation

Caelan Doris will likely not be alone in suffering issues and more must be done

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 07:00

Jones confident Owen Farrell will rally after uninspiring form in Scotland defeat

England manager says captain was among a number of players who were not at their best

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 22:15

Wales will have to make at least four changes for Scotland trip

Wayne Pivac weighs options after injuries mount up following Ireland win

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 16:47

Connacht ready for ‘must win’ visit to Rodney Parade

Andy Friend’s team are without five Ireland squad members including Quinn Roux

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:00

Ulster start fast to put the Dragons to the sword in Belfast

Dan McFarland’s side go in at half-time with a bonus point already in the bag

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 17:38

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

Leinster start defence where they left off to run up 20th straight league win

Leo Cullen’s side click back into gear in some style to claim bonus-point win

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 22:40

Champions Leinster look for high-octane start against Dragons

Jordan Larmour to start on the wing with Hugo Keenan named at fullback

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:15

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Stuart Lancaster and Leinster ready to roll again at the RDS

Province welcome Dragons to Dublin as they look to shake off their Saracens hangover

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Tue Aug 25 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

Dr Claire Molloy: ‘It is a privilege to be on the front line’

Ireland international working as an accident and emergency doctor in Cardiff

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Keeping up with the petitions as Leinster Schools Cup final is postponed

Rob Kearney left in contract limbo, Jamie Roberts does his bit for the NHS in Cardiff

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 10:30

Jamie Roberts lets frontline doctor use his flat in Cardiff

He is encouraging people with Airbnb cancellations to do likewise amid pandemic

Sat Mar 21 2020 - 17:54

Jamie Roberts leaves Bath to join Stormers in Super Rugby

Former Wales centre admits he had goal to play rugby in the southern hemisphere

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 15:29

Paddy Jackson injured as Bath clean up against London Irish

Former Ireland and Ulster player suffers hamstring injury in heavy defeat

Sun Dec 22 2019 - 18:28

Clermont steam home to claim bonus-point win in Bath

Samuel Ezeala grabs two late tries as French side go above Ulster in Pool Three

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 22:13

Ulster travel to Bath buoyed by Henderson’s return to starting team

Presence of out-half Billy Burns gives McFarland’s side a much greater attacking edge

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup armchair fans facing a gruelling schedule

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 10:00

Welsh fans expecting the incredible in Cardiff stronghold

Principality stadium has always been the place of Irish dreams and nightmares

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 05:00

Moriarty fitness a boon for Wales ahead of gruelling France opener

Number eight’s return from concussion will ease Gatland’s backrow injury worries

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 09:24

Leinster demonstrate their extraordinary depth with victory over Bath

Leo Cullen’s side display their dominance as recalled players make an impact

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00

Storm Deirdre relents to allow Leinster empty Bath

Leo Cullen’s side keep up chase of Toulouse in Pool 1

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 19:59

Leinster will expect nothing less than bonus point win in Bath

Big guns return for the Irish province as they look to keep touch with Toulouse in Pool 1

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:15

Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hits

For clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educated

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 07:00

Kaino and Pointud appeals turned down at disciplinary hearings

Toulouse players were both cited for incidents in opening game against Bath

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 14:48

Gordon D’Arcy: The days of rugby's physical enforcer might be numbered

World Rugby need to be sure about which problem they are trying to solve

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 07:00

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

Bath to make unprecedented request for Toulouse game to be replayed

Club say whistle was blown early and also believe French side should have been down to 13 men

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 20:30

Champions Cup: Toulouse duo banned for the visit of Leinster

Jerome Kaino is banned for five weeks and Lucas Pointud for four weeks after Bath win

Wed Oct 17 2018 - 15:10

Toulouse duo cited ahead of Leinster clash

Jerome Kaino and Lucas Pointud both cited following last weekend’s win over Bath

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 14:02