The Irish Times

Brive’s Stuart Olding sent off for dangerous tackle

Former Ulster outhalf was shown a red card after just 12 minutes but Brive went on to win

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 13:34

Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade Francais

Wild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 21:13

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00

Paddy Jackson to Perpignan leaves Ulster question unsolved

Province are bereft of outhalves while Leinster and Munster have an abundance

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 07:30

Stuart Olding signs two-year deal with Brive

Former Ulster centre has found a club after having contract revoked with Irish province

Mon May 28 2018 - 15:58

Saracens building identity and tearing down perceptions

Mark McCall has played key role in helping build north London rugby powerhouse

Sat Apr 22 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

Gerry Thornley: Grenoble’s Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coaches

Reaching final or winning major trophy would be serious legacy for ex-Connacht hooker

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 07:00

Ireland v France: Leaders fall but others rise up and inspire

Sexton and O’Connell departures fail to halt unstoppable Irish momentum

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 23:01

RWC #35: Keith Wood scores four tries against USA

Ireland hooker joins the likes of Jonah Lomu crossing four times at Lansdowne Road in 1999

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 12:00

Stringer strikes as Bath see off timid Tigers

Jackman ’s Grenoble have nine points to spare over Bayonne in top 14 clash, while Coughlan gets off to winning start at Pau

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 01:00

James Coughlan just one of many Irish players to seek success abroad

Upwards of 60 Irish players in English and French leagues

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 06:00

Wild geese clash as O’Sullivan’s Biarritz take on Davidson’s Aurillac

There are now more Irish head coaches in the French ProD2 than in Pro12

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 08:00

Joe Tekori back for Toulouse to face Connacht and wary of wily Pat Lam

Samoan giant says he warned team-mates ahead of the 16-14 loss last Sunday

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 01:00

Matt O’Connor and Pat Lam take over much-changed squads at Leinster and Connacht

For the first time in professional era all four provinces have non-Irish coaches

Thu May 30 2013 - 01:00