The Irish Times

France sense New Zealand weakness in match for the ages

All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

John Plumtree says All Blacks will channel ‘hurt and anger’ into France game

New Zealand coaches scale back training by ‘10 to 15 per cent’ after toll of effort against Ireland

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 20:47

New Zealand’s North-South match returns after eight-year hiatus

The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 09:42

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00

All Blacks captain Read back for Crusaders’ important clash

Canterbury face joint-leaders Wellington Hurricanes in a key Super Rugby tie

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 19:00

Pitfalls aplenty in Ireland’s World Cup 2019 schedule

Joe Schmidt’s side faces Scotland in their opener and then Japan just six days later

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 06:00

Brilliant Belvedere too savvy and too good for Roscrea

Last year’s losing finalists go one better at the RDS and lift Leinster Schools Senior Cup

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 19:16

Simon Easterby’s thirst for knowledge keeps driving Ireland forward

Ireland coach brings kind of attention to detail that makes him a good fit for Schmidt

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 05:03

Marco Caputo resigns as Leinster scrum coach

Decision likely influenced by last month’s decision to fire head coach Matt O’Connor

Tue Jun 02 2015 - 14:53

Unassuming Simon Easterby much more than a lucky charm

The former international is playing a big role again for Ireland as forwards coach

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Ireland’s second string eventually puts Georgia away

Homeside ran in six tries in the second half after struggling to break down Georgia before the break

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 16:35

Dave Kilcoyne prepared for physical challenge of Springboks

Munster loosehead has bided his time early in his international career

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 11:20

Simon Easterby happy to be wearing the green once again

The chance to work with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was a huge factor in him accepting the position of forwards’ coach

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00

Nigel Davies backs Simon Easterby to excel with Ireland

‘It was very clear, very early on that he had all the qualities and abilities to make a top coach’

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 15:13

Simon Easterby named Ireland forwards coach

Former flanker will start his new role under Joe Schmidt in October

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 12:15

Ireland romp to victory over Uruguay

The emerging Irish side have won their opening two matches in Bucharest

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 16:36

David Humphreys’ departure came as major shock to Ulster players

‘It’s bitterly disappointing for us but you have got to wish him all the best’ says Rory Best

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00

Chris Henry determined to keep Ireland run going

Ulster backrow expects torrid encounter with rugged Argentinian pack

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 01:00

O'Connell anxious that Ireland hit the ground running in Argentina

Schmidt’s men busy straight away as as Saturday’s first Test looms

Tue Jun 03 2014 - 01:01

Paul O’Connell says Ireland are well prepared for Argentina Tests

Upcoming departure of forwards coach John Plumtree will not impact on tour

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 20:07

Plumtree tells Ireland squad he’s leaving

Forwards coach returning to New Zealand after tour of Argentina to take Hurricanes job

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00

John Plumtree to leave Ireland role

Forwards coach will return to New Zealand with Wellington Hurricanes after summer tour of Argentina

Sun Jun 01 2014 - 16:27

Durable Devin Toner taking his game to new heights

Leinster lock’s offloading game, as well as his tackling, has consistently improved

Fri May 30 2014 - 08:00

Mike McCarthy has plenty to play for at club and country

Leinster secondrow looking forward to Friday night’s game at the RDS and an opportunity to get back to winning ways

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 22:23

Go-to line breaker Healy eyes World Cup

Having produced an astounding performance against the All Blacks, Cian Healy motored through the entire Six Nations

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00

Ireland show they can compete with the best but Schmidt feels there’s a lot to do

Head coach warns against complacency as he prepares to face Italy

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00

Ireland becoming complete side - Stuart Lancaster

England coach praises John Plumtree's influence and Joe Schmidt's tactical management

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 14:34

Wales buckle under onslaught from relentless Irish pressure

Ireland maintain focus to come out on top in collisions and breakdown

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 11:09

‘Savage’ work ethic key to Ireland win: Peter O’Mahony

‘At the end of the day we wanted it more than they did, that was evident by the end of it’

Sun Feb 09 2014 - 13:45

Brilliant Ireland make Wales suffer at the Aviva

Twickenham Triple Crown attempt next up for Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 16:31

Devin Toner ready to stand tall again

Ireland secondrow happy with the way things panned out against Scotland

Thu Feb 06 2014 - 01:00

Plumtree can’t speak highly enough of O’Connell

“I’ve been around a long time, and Paul’s right up there in terms of the professional rugby players I’ve been involved with”

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 16:39

Ireland management remain coy on injured trio

Difficult to gauge whether Brian O’Driscoll (calf), Rob Kearney (ribs) and Johnny Sexton (hamstring) will face New Zealand

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 10:12

Jamie Heaslip counts on a real battle with his New Zealand opposite number

Leinster man knows he’s up against it in the battle of the number eights

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 01:00