The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s old issue of lack of strength in depth rears its head again

Andy Farrell deserves time and help from the provinces in remodelling international team

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 10:03

How GPS helped Paul O’Connell win Six Nations player of the tournament at 35

Former Ireland captain on how technology changed his approach to rugby late in his career

Sat Jul 18 2020 - 06:00

Sports nerd heaven: Irish elite logging on for Analytica Zoom part two

Pádraig Harrington to join Andy Farrell et al on a Zoom call raising money for Pieta House

Wed May 27 2020 - 19:17

Enda McNulty on standing guard at the door of your own mind

Former Armagh player talks to Keith Duggan about advice, learnings and life

Sat May 02 2020 - 06:00

The Joe Schmidt era: Burnout the inevitable result of a regime based upon excessive control

Unexplained conservative strategy will forever taint the most important Schmidt season

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 07:05

Gordon D'Arcy: Under the radar is best Rugby World Cup approach

Yokohama on Sunday is cup rugby, meaning squeeze the life out of your opponent

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 06:00

‘Good food, a good night’s sleep and good Wifi’: The logistics behind a World Cup camp

Ger Carmody is man making sure the logistics for Ireland’s visit to Japan run smoothly

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 07:00

Meet the team behind the Irish rugby squad travelling to Japan

From nutrition to logistics, there is more to a team than what is seen on the pitch

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Phoney battle augurs well for World Cup war ahead

Saturday’s win provided most compelling proof yet that Ireland are on course to peak in two weeks

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 05:00

Ireland go to number one with win over Wales

Ireland mark Joe Schmidt’s final game in Dublin with nine-point win

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 16:32

Jacob Stockdale back on track after ending try drought

Winger grateful Schmidt gave him chance to ‘put a few wrongs right’ against Wales

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton confident Ireland will reach their peak for Scotland clash

Ireland outhalf trusts in process put in place by S&C coach Jason Cowman

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 17:38

RWC 2019: glaring flaws in Japan schedule remain

31-man squads a concern while nations like Samoa and USA have drawn the short straw

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 07:00

Rory Best makes case for increasing World Cup squads

Injuries bound to cause major headaches for coaches at World Cup later this year

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 06:00

Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's Ireland

With injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limit

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00

Leinster and Munster’s rotating 10s make it a new ball game

Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery both likely to be rested for heavyweight clash

Tue Oct 02 2018 - 06:00

The offload: TG4 pundits need to pitch up

Go for entertainment or cold blooded inquisition. Anything else is painful viewing

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 11:30

Ideal tour for Joe Schmidt as new green shoots appear

Tour to USA and Japan has helped to identify future leaders within the Irish squad

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 22:06

Gordon D’Arcy: Clermont loss can be springboard for Leinster

Battling defeat in Lyon can do for current side what Toulouse victory did for 2006 crop

Wed May 03 2017 - 07:45

Pro12: All four provinces go down to the wire

Connacht and Leinster both chasing crucial home advantage for prized semi-final berths

Sat May 07 2016 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Cowman, McNulty among unsung heroes

Joe Schmidt has built not only excellent team but a backroom set-up to match

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 05:45

Keith Earls takes flight for Ireland once more

Munster speed merchant has found rich vein of form having regained full fitness

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 00:56

Backup players take full advantage of opportunity

Competition for places becoming fiercer by the minute

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 21:21

Cian Healy opts for baby steps as rhinoceros runs stay in locker

Ireland prop admits nerve damage affected not only career but also quality of life

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 01:01

Conor Murray ready to fuel Ireland’s fire at World Cup

Munster scrumhalf is in prime of career four years after making dramatic breakthrough

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:03

Jack Conan handed debut as Schmidt makes 14 changes

Opportunity knocks for likes of Zebo, Madigan, Tuohy and Kilcoyne to seal squad place

Fri Aug 14 2015 - 08:49

Dave Kilcoyne hoping to seize World Cup chance against Scotland

Munster prop set to start at the Aviva as questions continue over Cian Healy’s fitness

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 17:08

Rob Kearney interview: ‘It’s sink or swim for us now’

Leinster fullback says team are good enough to win the Champions Cup despite struggles

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 05:00

Luke Fitzgerald basks in new dawn after resolve earns reward

Resurgent Leinster winger encapsulates belief now flowing through Ireland squad

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 09:01

Six Nations 2015: Survival of the fittest

Size is the bottom line in rugby and the key to optimising physical power is getting access to players when they are young, writes Gavin Cummiskey

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 20:00

High-achiever Joe Schmidt records another first

Kiwi becomes the only foreign rugby coach to claim Irish Sports Manager of the Year award

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00

O’Connell sees Ulster as springboard to Argentina and beyond

Thu May 08 2014 - 08:00